May 12 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day



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*May 12 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day*

Check out the resources and information for military spouses on the DoD's Military Spouse Appreciation spotlight page. Visit the upcoming events for military spouses below.

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Upcoming Events

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job fairs

*JOB FAIRS & TRAININGS
*Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair ? May 11 [ [link removed] ]?
Greater Los Angeles Veterans Job Fair ? May 11 [ [link removed] ]?
[ [link removed] ]Virtual Federal Military Spouse Employment Event?? May 15-16?
[ [link removed] ]Virtual Hiring Fair: Transportation, Supply, and Logistics ? May 17 [ [link removed] ]?
Cincinnati Veterans Job Fair ? May 18 [ [link removed] ]?
Baltimore Veterans Job Fair ? May 18 [ [link removed] ]?
Corporate Gray Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair ? May 18 [ [link removed] ]?



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community

*COMMUNITY
*Brick by Brick Esports Stream ? May 10 [ [link removed] ]?
The State of the Caregiver Community ? May 11 [ [link removed] ]?
Welcome Home! Vietnam War Commemoration ? May 11 [ [link removed] ]?



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resources

*RESOURES
*Protecting Military Spouses in the Workplace ? May 11 [ [link removed] ]?
California Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) ? May 11 [ [link removed] ]?
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing featuring Amazon ? May 17 [ [link removed] ]?
7th Annual Military Spouse Employment Summit ? May 18 [ [link removed] ]?



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Get Hired! Virtual and In-Person Career Fair on June 7

VA will host the Hiring America's Best Virtual Career Fair on June 7. This event includes a nationwide virtual career fair and in-person events in Washington, DC; Atlanta; Houston and Phoenix. Register today.?

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Learn About Veteran Caregiver and Survivor Benefits - VetTALKX: Survivors Together?

On May 25 at 1 pm ET, VA and several community partners will be available to answer questions about survivor resources, benefits, caregiver support, memorial affairs and mental wellness. Ask your questions now!

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*VA Announces Availability of Funds for Suicide Prevention Grants - Submissions Due May 19 [ [link removed] ]*

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How the End of the Public Health Emergency Impacts VA Care and Services

From a return to in-person visits for Veteran Family Caregivers to expanded use of VA video connect, check out this overview of how the end of the public health emergency will affect Veterans and their families at VA.

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Get Moving, Help Homeless Veterans with VA's VA2K May 17

VA?s 13th annual VA2K Walk & Roll is back with goals of moving the body in support of your whole health and well-being, while also helping homeless Veterans. The event is scheduled for May 17 at VA medical centers around the nation. The community is invited to participate in the free event, which often includes a short two-kilometer walk (1.24 miles). Activities and date may vary by location.

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*This Mental Health Month, learn how Veterans have found hope, community, and relief through mental health treatment. [ [link removed] ]*

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Crocs Sale on ShopVCS.com

In honor of National Nurses Week, Veterans and their VA caregivers can enjoy a bonus 10% off Crocs with code CROCS10. Choose from US Army, Navy, and Air Force designs, plus dozens of other colors and patterns! Sign up for ShopVCS.com today to unlock this limited time offer. Offer ends May 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Excludes clearance, sale and flash deal items.

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Welcome Home! Vietnam War Commemoration Honors Veterans on the National Mall, May 11-13

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration will host ?Welcome Home! A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and their Families," May 11-13 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. This national event honors Vietnam Veterans and their enduring legacy of service and inspires Americans to thank them and their families for their service and sacrifice.

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How I Honor Our Fallen on Memorial Day - A Gold Star Wife?s Perspective

As a Gold Star spouse whose husband gave the ultimate sacrifice almost 10 years ago, Memorial Day holds special significance for me.?

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*$1,000 in Prizes! Share and Be Entered to Win 1 of 10 Amazon Gift Cards*

*What do you do to maintain or improve your mental health? [ [link removed] ]*



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Veteran Jobs [ [link removed] ]

*Technology & Engineering* [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]

Java Software Engineers?(Raleigh, NC) [ [link removed] ]
Backend Developer- Senior?(Raleigh, NC) [ [link removed] ]
Structural Engineer III?(Rockledge, FL) [ [link removed] ]
System Engineer III?(Rockledge, FL) [ [link removed] ]
Aircraft Mechanic?(Patrick AFB, FL) [ [link removed] ]
Aeronautical Mechanical Engineer II & III?(Fort Walton Beach, FL) [ [link removed] ]
Aeronautical Electrical/Electronics Systems Engineer II & III?(Fort Walton Beach, FL) [ [link removed] ]

*Business*

Military Hiring and Resource Fair - Multiple employers (Seattle, WA) [ [link removed] ]
[ [link removed] ]Business Development Manager - Hybrid?(Houston, TX) [ [link removed] ]
SalesForce Tier II & Support Team Manager (Remote) [ [link removed] ]

*Agriculture & Technical Jobs*

Trident Technologies and Consulting - Credentialing Specialist (Tampa, FL) [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

Superintendent Soldiers' Home Massachusetts (Chelsea, MA) [ [link removed] ]
Dispatcher?(Missouri City, TX) [ [link removed] ]
City of Tucson -?Police Officer Recruit (Tucson, AZ) [ [link removed] ]

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Six Flags [ [link removed] ]?15% discount off the one day General Admission ticket after verification.

Seaworld Parks and Entertainment [ [link removed] ]?Various free and discounted tickets for active military and Veterans depending on location.

Wrangler [ [link removed] ]?10% off online orders once verified. Available for active military, Veterans, spouses and immediate family members.

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*VA News:?*


* Prepare for the new application timeline with these four helpful strategies [ [link removed] ]
* How could genes affect your mental health? [ [link removed] ]
* Suicide prevention: How to bring up the tough questions [ [link removed] ]
* Accessing Veterans? records from the National Archives or National Personnel Records Center [ [link removed] ]
* Take advantage of VA Life Insurance programs during National Military Appreciation Month [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #170: Chair yoga for the heart [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran Experience Officer emphasizes commitment to Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* VA helps homeless Army Veteran find a home [ [link removed] ]
* Resuscitation Symposium illustrates Innovation saving Veteran lives [ [link removed] ]
* VA?s mission to better serve all [ [link removed] ]
* K [ [link removed] ]idney dialysis pioneer Dr. Michael Brescia dies at 90 [ [link removed] ]
* Army Veteran flutist now an occupational therapist [ [link removed] ]
* Pour painting helpful therapy for domiciliary Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Celebrate National Nurses Month?and the nurses who change lives [ [link removed] ]
* VA celebrates Older Americans Month [ [link removed] ]
* Today is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls [ [link removed] ]
* VA services for pregnant Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Houston VA lung cancer screening program saves lives [ [link removed] ]
* Let?s talk about suicide prevention resources [ [link removed] ]
* Compensation: New health assessment for transitioning service members [ [link removed] ]
* Vietnam Veterans honored at Texas event [ [link removed] ]
* MVP: Hawaii Veteran finds a way to make a difference [ [link removed] ]
* Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13 [ [link removed] ]
* How women Veterans can learn about VA health care services [ [link removed] ]

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