Please use our resources to help you find State benefits that you may be eligible for in Missouri.
Phone (800) 336-4590
Nationwide
ESGR, a Department of Defense program, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. For a workplace issue, conflict or question, call the Customer Service Center to speak with a representative at (800) 336-4590, and press option 1.
Phone (573) 522-4224
Nationwide
End-of-life planning provides surviving family members with peace of mind following their Veteran's death.
You can apply for benefits for burial or memorialization to honor a Veteran, service member, Reservist, or family member.
Missouri National Guard Awards
Phone (866) 834-3431
Statewide
This website provides information on how Missouri National Guard Service Members and Veterans can receive medals and awards they have earned.
Missouri Military Funeral Honors
Statewide
This website provides information about receiving Military Funeral Honors in our state.
Phone (573) 751-3280
Statewide
The State of Missouri organization holds many military records of Missourians who served in domestic and foreign wars between 1812 and World War I. These records primarily consist of individual service cards. In some cases, other information is available, such as payrolls, muster and descriptive rolls, reports, orders, and reparation claims. This collection contains military records exclusively.
Phone (888) 526-MONG
Statewide
If you are a service member or family member of the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG), the Care Team can provide assistance with many matters in your life such as mental health, spiritual needs, financial needs, personal/professional counseling, and much more! This link provides contacts at MOARNG for all of those needs.
This is where those who served in the Missouri Army National Guard can go to retrieve their record(s) of military service, such as the NGB Form 22. Call (573) 638-9683 for assistance.
Phone (573) 522-4115
Statewide
The Missouri Department of Conservation recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by Veterans.. Follow the link to see the permit exemptions, specific events, and many opportunities to help you access the great outdoors in the Show Me State.
Information for Missouri hunting and fishing permits.
This is the application to receive a wallet-size permit carry card.
Phone (816) 236-9440
Statewide
Department of Revenue (DOR) has many programs to help Veterans pertaining to taxes, Veteran designations on licenses, and more.
Phone (800) 473-6757
Statewide
The Missouri Returning Heroes Act, Section 173.900, RSMo, established August 28, 2008, as amended effective August 28, 2019, provides reduced tuition for certain Combat Veterans attending public institutions of higher education.
Phone (800) 334-6946
Statewide
Missouri State Parks values the contributions of Veterans, current service members and their families. They offer several free or discounted programs and activities.
The Hero Hunt/Military and Veterans Appreciation Hunt is hosted by Mark Twain State Park and Crowder State Park. This is an all-inclusive managed deer hunt for Missouri residents only. Hunters who have been drawn in past are ineligible to hunt at the same location but can apply for the other. A hunter is considered ineligible if they have participated in both hunting locations. Applicants are limited to Veterans and Active Service Members to include Reservists and National Guard. Selected hunters will be provided with the following at no cost: lodging, meals, limited deer processing, hunting guide, and deer tags will be provided and will not count against your regular season count. Twenty hunter (20) names will be drawn for the Mark Twain State Park Hunt held 6-8 November 2026. Fifteen hunter (15) names will be drawn for the Crowder State Park Hunt held 4-6 December 2026. Selected hunters will be notified beginning September 15, 2025. You will not be notified if you are not selected. If you have any questions or concerns before applying, please call one of the State Parks; Mark Twain State Park: (573) 248-9985; Crowder State Park: (660) 359-6473.
Jim Nugent, Director of Cemeteries Program
Phone (660) 295-4237
Statewide
Information about benefits, interment services, pre-planning, scheduling of interments, and eligibility. Visit each cemetery link below for more individual information about that location.
Phone (573) 522-4227
Statewide
The links below provide more information about each State Veterans Home in Missouri.
Phone (877) 530-2765
Statewide
The Missouri legislature created Operation Recognition in September 2001 to provide honorary high school diplomas for Veterans and civilian prisoners of war (POWs) who left high school before graduation to serve in the military. Who is eligible for an honorary diploma? All civilian POWs who are residents or former residents of the state of Missouri and all honorably discharged Veterans who are residents or former residents of the state of Missouri who served in the United States military and who did not return to school and complete their education after their term of service shall be eligible to receive an honorary diploma. Family members may apply for the honorary diploma on behalf of a deceased Veteran.
Nationwide
This website provides a list of all 50 state agencies who serve Veterans, including those located in American Territories who offer services similar to Missouri Veterans Commission.