Illinois Veterans of Desert Wars

Illinois Veterans of Desert Wars Veterans helping Veterans This is an organization started by three Navy Corpsmen or “Docs” who experienced the many gaps in the system and decided to act.

An online outreach project began as "Illinois Veterans of Desert Storm", after a few months, we decided it should include all veterans that have served since US troops were sent to the region in 1990. Many thousands who began service in Desert Shield went on to serve in Iraq and/or Afghanistan. Therefore, to match the new mission, the name was changed to the "Illinois Veterans of Desert Wars" ,

with a focus on informing, assisting, advocating for all veterans of what can be referred to as the Desert Wars Era. On January 13, 2018 , Illinois Veterans of Desert Wars was incorporated as a Not-For-Profit with the Illinois Secretary of State.

This was a problem w Biden and now Trump. Are we supposed to turn to our Congress members now ??  What can we do !?
04/02/2026

This was a problem w Biden and now Trump. Are we supposed to turn to our Congress members now ?? What can we do !?

Foreclosures on VA loans are at their highest level in a decade. VA has a fix but it is months away and could still leave vets worse off than most other homeowners.

Gulf war syndrome Requirement  # 1“Wadda ya mean “No” ?  I gotta sign “
03/12/2026

Gulf war syndrome Requirement # 1
“Wadda ya mean “No” ? I gotta sign “

01/08/2026

Haven’t posted for a while, so here are some useful links for the new year

VA resources, we're here for you.

For any questions or requests, 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number.

Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255

Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387

Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat

Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert

For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App or MyHealtheVet.com secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.

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VETERANS BENEFITS BANKING PROGRAM (VBBP)Learn what your banking options are »Veterans and their beneficiaries now have a...
06/02/2025

VETERANS BENEFITS BANKING PROGRAM (VBBP)

Learn what your banking options are »
Veterans and their beneficiaries now have additional options for receiving VA benefits via direct deposit, as well as access to financial services at participating banks. Get paid faster, safer, and with less fees.
VETERANS BENEFITS FRAUD PREVENTION

Learn more about fraud prevention »
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) encourages Veterans and their beneficiaries to know the warning signs of various types of fraud and the best practices to avoid falling victim to a scam.
Fraud Prevention Toolkit »
Learn more about common scams, protecting yourself, reporting fraud, and getting help.
VA Financial Services Fact Sheet »
Check out essential VA services you might not know about, including mortgage delinquency assistance and help for homeless Veterans.
Financial Resources from Federal Agencies and Organizations »
This VA fact sheet outlines helpful free resources from government agencies and non-profits.
What You Need to Know about Identity Theft »
As a Veteran, you have more to protect than the average citizen. Learn how to protect yourself.
How to Avoid VA Overpayments »
Did you receive more VA benefits than those to which you are entitled? If an overpayment should happen, learn what to do next.
VA’s Money Management Tools »
VA offers a variety of tools to help you make more informed financial decisions as a civilian. Check out this free budget worksheet, monthly spending plan, savings calculator, and much more.

Full story and more information at:

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

04/28/2025
04/13/2025

IMPORTANT NOTES - PLEASE READ FIRST The list below includes the hundreds of active and former/closed installations for all service branches for which we currently have apparel available, but this is by no means a comprehensive, historical list of all active and former installations. Please note that...

04/11/2025
04/04/2025

Recently, one of our administrators posted a video of two senators, giving speeches, and it caused a heated discussion. We like the idea of discussions on our page, but we don’t want to get adversarial. We do not endorse any political group or organization. We only advocate for veterans

We apologize for any misunderstandings and will strive to continue to be non-political, but we will always post content dealing with veterans. 

04/03/2025

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04/03/2025

Just a joke, folks.

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853 English Street
Springfield, IL
62704

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