# Operation Pathfinder

> Operation Pathfinder is a free, veteran-built platform that helps transitioning U.S. service members and veterans translate military experience into civilian careers, prepare stronger VA disability claims, and find education and training pathways. Founded and operated by combat veterans, it combines AI-powered military-skills translation, a resume builder, a VA Claim Optimizer, direct employer and college connections, and veteran networking (PathFinder Alliance). It is 100% free for veterans: no subscriptions, no fees, no selling data. Contact: support@operationpathfinder.com.

## Get Started

- [Create Free Veteran Account](https://app.operationpathfinder.com/auth?mode=register&role=veteran): Sign up free, build a profile, translate military skills, explore careers, and use the VA Claim Optimizer.
- [Veteran Guides](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/veteran-guides): The full library of free 2026 veteran benefit guides, state-by-state and national, veteran-written and sourced to official .gov pages.
- [VA Disability Benefits Support](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/va-disability-benefits): How ratings work, organizing records, and preparing a stronger claim before connecting with an accredited VSO.
- [Veteran Career Transition Guide](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/veteran-career-transition-guide): Step-by-step onboarding for career, education, entrepreneurship, and community paths.
- [FAQ](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/faq): Is it free (yes, always), what the VA Claim Optimizer does, who can use the platform.

## State Veteran Benefit Guides (2026)

Free 2026 guides to state benefits: property tax exemptions, tuition programs, retirement tax treatment, employment preference, VA facilities, and free claims help. Every fact sourced to official .gov pages.

- [Texas Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/2026-texas-veteran-benefits-property-tax-education-more)
- [Florida Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/2026-florida-veteran-benefits-property-tax-education-healthcare)
- [California Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/2026-california-veteran-benefits-tuition-waivers-home-loans-more)
- [Virginia Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/2026-virginia-veteran-benefits-tax-relief-education-career-programs)
- [North Carolina Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/north-carolina-veteran-benefits-2026-property-tax-tuition-tax-free-retirement)
- [New York Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/new-york-veteran-benefits-2026-tax-free-pension-property-tax-tuition)
- [Ohio Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/ohio-veteran-benefits-2026-homestead-exemption-tax-gi-promise)
- [Pennsylvania Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/pennsylvania-veteran-benefits-2026-tax-free-retirement-property-tax)
- [Georgia Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/georgia-veteran-benefits-2026-retirement-tax-property-tax-va)
- [Washington Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/washington-veteran-benefits-2026-no-income-tax-property-relief-va)
- [Michigan Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/michigan-veteran-benefits-2026-property-tax-tuition-tax-free-retirement)
- [Arizona Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/arizona-veteran-benefits-2026-new-property-tax-exemption-tuition-jobs)
- [South Carolina Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/south-carolina-veteran-benefits-2026-property-tax-retirement-tuition)
- [Tennessee Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/tennessee-veteran-benefits-2026-no-income-tax-property-tax-relief)
- [Colorado Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/colorado-veteran-benefits-2026-property-tax-retirement-guard-tuition)
- [Missouri Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/missouri-veteran-benefits-2026-tax-free-retirement-property-tax-tuition)
- [Illinois Veteran Benefits 2026](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/illinois-veteran-benefits-2026-property-tax-tuition-tax-free-retirement)

## National VA Guides (2026)

- [PACT Act 2026: New Presumptive Conditions & Back Pay](https://www.operationpathfinder.com/post/pact-act-2026-new-presumptive-conditions-back-pay): toxic exposure presumptives and protecting your effective date. No filing deadline.

## What the Platform Offers

- Military Skills Translation: AI matches MOS and service background to verified civilian job titles and career paths.
- Resume Builder: translates military experience into civilian-employer language.
- VA Claim Optimizer: organizes claim information and evidence, identifies gaps, and prepares a clean digital handoff to an accredited VSO.
- Direct Employer & College Connections: companies hiring veterans, partner schools, and GI Bill optimization.
- PathFinder Alliance Networking: scan-to-connect digital business cards for veterans.

## AI Agent Access

This site is powered by Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live, up-to-date site content - no scraping required.

- Site MCP Endpoint: https://www.operationpathfinder.com/_api/mcp
- Wix MCP Docs: https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp
- Available tools: GetBusinessDetails, SearchInSite, SearchSiteApiDocs, GenerateVisitorToken, CallWixSiteAPI, ReadFullDocsArticle, ReadFullDocsMethodSchema.
- No authentication required; only public site information is exposed. Content is always live.

## Notes

- Operation Pathfinder is always free for veterans and transitioning service members.
- The platform helps veterans prepare and organize VA claims and connects them to accredited VSOs for formal claim assistance; it does not replace a VSO or provide legal representation.
- Only publicly available information is exposed to AI agents.