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Plan Your Spring Break Getaway
Get away this spring with 20% off select resorts starting Feb. 7 through Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC). AFVC is a free membership travel club for all active, retired and Veteran military members.
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Upcoming Events
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JOB FAIRS
Fort Liberty, NC - Military Community Hiring Event Job Fair – Feb 1
(Online) MOAA Virtual Career Fair and Hiring Event – Feb 7
(Online) Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics Hiring Fair – Feb 7
(Online) Career Opportunities at Wells Fargo – Feb 7
(Online) G.I. Jobs Get Hired Workshop – Feb 8
COMMUNITY
(Online) Brick by Brick Esports – Jan 31
Onslow County, NC - Kelley Hamilton Veterans Standdown – Feb 6
(Online) Black History Month Virtual Outreach Symposium – Feb 8
(Online) Alaska VA Women Veterans Town Hall – Feb 8
RESOURCES
Madison, WI - Women's Heart Health Fair – Feb 2
(Online) Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop – Feb 2
New Gloucester, ME - Veterans Benefits Seminar – Feb 4
Evansville, IN - Veteran Resource Fair – Feb 7
Schertz, TX - Veterans Benefits Seminar – Feb 8
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Spread the Word: VA Disability Compensation Outreach Kit
Many Veterans are eligible for life-changing disability compensation benefits from VA, but they may not know how to get them. Use this outreach kit to help Veterans get the benefits they've earned.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program will stop accepting new applications and enrollments Feb. 7, 2024, in anticipation of a funding expiration in April 2024. It’s unclear if this program will be renewed or not.
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Valentine’s Day Sales Continue: Up to 40% off on ShopVCS.com
Veterans can still access exclusive discounts and save on orders that will make it home in time for your Valentine. Along with exclusive deals on brands like Ray-Ban, Brooks Running, and Crocs, members can get a free pair of Ruby Fashion earrings with any other qualified jewelry purchase from ShopVCS.
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Grant Funding Applications Open Now for Organizations Working to Prevent Veteran Suicide
VA recently announced the availability of $52.5 million in funding for grants to organizations that provide or coordinate suicide prevention services for Veterans and their families. Applications are due by April 26, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET.
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Organizations Can Apply Now for Adaptive Sports Grant
VA is accepting applications from organizations now through March 27, 2024 at 3 pm ET for the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program. Funding provides adaptive sports and therapeutic recreational opportunities in the community for disabled Veterans and members of the armed forces.
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Prep for College Success at a Free Academic Boot Camp
Warrior-Scholar Project offers Veterans and service members free one- and two-week academic boot camps at college campuses nationwide. These academic boot camps are designed to prepare you for college the same way boot camp prepared you for the military.
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Getting Back to Nature
Courtney, a Marine Corps Veteran, sustained an injury during service that required multiple surgeries. The experience left her feeling robbed of her identity. Read about how VA treatment and being outdoors helped her manage her mental health.
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At VA, Innovation Means Better Care, Better Careers
By encouraging new ideas from employees, VA embraces innovation to pave the path toward better health care outcomes and careers for Veterans.
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Veteran Peer Q&A Corner
Can I update my DD214 with an interim award memo? Answers Here >
In what order should the service songs be played when performing the Armed Forces Medley? Answers Here >
Can I make a claim for disability associated with a botched surgery at VA after I left the service? Answers Here >
Veteran Jobs
Technology & Engineering
Colorado Springs, CO - Space Systems Engineers & Analysts
Pryorz, OK - Infrastructure Technician
Business & Finance
Franchise Opportunity: Veteran Service Brands – Nationwide
DC Metro and Fayetteville, NC - Manager and Senior Manager Audit Roles
San Antonio TX - Account Coordinator
Security & Technical
Washington, DC - Background Investigator
Philadelphia, PA - Distribution Construction Supervisor
Legal & Medical
Dallas, TX - Police Officer, Critical Skills Incentive (VA)
Tomah, WI - Registered Nurse, Long Term Care (VA)
Leavenworth, KS - Pharmacy Technician (VA)
Vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide at www.HireMilitary.us
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Veteran and Military year round discounts
O’Reilly Auto Parts 10% discount on in-store items for Active Duty, Veterans and families.
Apple 10% off products and accessories with ID.me.
NFL Shop 15% off online orders.
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VA News:
Digital dentistry at Orlando VA: Transforming patient care
Helping Veterans with healthy weight management
What can VA disability compensation do for you?
2023 VA Federal Benefits Booklet: Unlocking a wealth of support for Veterans
A caregiver’s journey with VA Chaplain Services
LA VA Food Security Committee helps Veterans access healthy food
Eye care goes mobile for West Texas Veterans
Caregiver Support Line celebrates 1 million calls
VA’s investments in employees result in innovation
North Texas community supports Veteran food pantry
VA engineers provide best Veteran patient experience
Protect your online information when using My HealtheVet and VA apps
Couples workshop helps Veterans strengthen relationships
Keeping your VA benefits safe from identity theft and fraud
Improving communication and access for prosthetic limbs
#LiveWholeHealth #206: White Chicken Chili, comfort for body and mind
Podcast-hosting web platform specializes in 'Giving Veterans a Voice’
The link between sexual violence and suicide
Make 2024 the year you join VA, starting with these February events
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Download the VA Welcome Kit
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Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
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Update Your Address and Contact Information Online
Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today!