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*Help Us Reach Veterans Who May be Eligible for VA Services as a Result of the PACT Act.? [ [link removed] ]**Take the 5-Minute PACT Act Survey. [ [link removed] ]*

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Upcoming Events

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*JOB FAIRS & TRAININGS
*Vets to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair ? May 19 [ [link removed] ]?
National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans ? May 23 [ [link removed] ]?
Seahawks Military Hiring and Resource Fair ? May 23 [ [link removed] ]?
Job Fair at Fort Bragg ? May 24 [ [link removed] ]?
G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair ? May 25 [ [link removed] ]?
Eglin AFB/Hurlburt Field Area Veterans Job Fair ? May 25 [ [link removed] ]?



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community

*COMMUNITY
*Brick by Brick Esports Stream ? May 17 [ [link removed] ]?
VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Virtual Summit ? May 18 [ [link removed] ]?
Operation Radio Check ? May 19 [ [link removed] ]?
Oregon Women Veterans Conference ? May 20 [ [link removed] ]?



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PACT Act Awareness Symposium - Green Bay, WI?? May 20?
[ [link removed] ]Overview of VA Caregiver Program ? May 24 [ [link removed] ]?
Memorial Day with Veterans in Palliative and Hospice Care ? May 24 [ [link removed] ]?
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing ? May 24 [ [link removed] ]?
VeTALKX Survivors Together: Q&A with VA and Community Partners ? May 25 [ [link removed] ]?
#ToxicExposure Chat: New Benefits Eligibility?? May 25 [ [link removed] ]
TAPS Military Survivor and Good Grief Camp, Arlington, VA?? May 25-29 [ [link removed] ]



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Join VA and WWP Instagram Live for Discussion on Toxic Exposure Benefits Eligibility - May 25

Exposed to a toxic substance during your military service? Join us May 25 on Instagram as Wounded Warrior Project and VA experts discuss how eligibility for VA benefits may have expanded for you under the PACT Act.

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Clothing Deals on ShopVCS.com

Veterans can access exclusive discounts on hundreds of brands, including Grunt Style, Under Armour, Rothco, The North Face and more. Visit ShopVCS.com to shop and save on over 4,000 items. Not interested in clothing? Take advantage of exclusive discounts on sunglasses, outdoor gear, hotel bookings, electronics and more ? all on ShopVCS.com. With every purchase, Veterans Canteen Service gives back to Veteran programs, making a positive impact on Veterans' health and wellness.

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*Women Veterans: In-person training tour near you* [ [link removed] ]

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Poppies Honor the Fallen and Support the Living

To enhance the focus on the real reason behind Memorial Day, organizations within The American Legion Family brought ?National Poppy Day??to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day.

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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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May is Mental Health Month

Hear real Veterans tell their stories about what made the difference in their mental health journeys and how it changed their lives.

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National Veterans Memorial and Museum Hosts Memorial Day Weekend Events

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, will host a series of events over?Memorial Day Weekend [ [link removed] ]?to honor and remember our fallen service members. Events will take place in person, online or virtually.

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*?Reflecting Back? ? Military Memories?**Competition. Your Chance to Win $250!*

*Was there a specific incident during your military service when you felt your life was at risk? What were the circumstances and what was the outcome? [ [link removed] ]*

Last month?s $250 & $50 winners [ [link removed] ]

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Veteran Jobs [ [link removed] ]

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

*System Engineer III*?(Rockledge, FL) [ [link removed] ]
*Aircraft Mechanic*?(Patrick AFB, FL) [ [link removed] ]
*Aeronautical Electrical & Mechanical Engineer II & III*?(Fort Walton Beach, FL) [ [link removed] ]
*Structural Engineer III*?(Rockledge, FL) [ [link removed] ]

*Business*

*Associate Paralegal* (Richmond VA) [ [link removed] ]
*Enrollment Specialist?*(Remote) [ [link removed] ]

*Agriculture & Technical Jobs*

*Program Coordinator*?(Langley AFB, VA) [ [link removed] ]
*Construction Superintendent*?(Tacoma, WA) [ [link removed] ]
*Project Manager*?(Pierre, SD) [ [link removed] ]
*Automation & Controls -Senior*?(Tonganoxie, KS) [ [link removed] ]
*Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician* II (Anchorage, AK) [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

*Security Officer* (Alexandria VA) [ [link removed] ]
*Assistant Professor of Aviation* (Bend, Oregon) [ [link removed] ]
*Public Figure Protection / Executive Protection Team Lead* (Austin, TX) [ [link removed] ]

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Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.

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Urban Helmets [ [link removed] ]?15% off for active duty and Veterans.

Champs Sports [ [link removed] ]?10% discount for active duty, Veterans, National Guard, reservists and family members.

Sunglass Hut [ [link removed] ]?15% off discount.

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*VA News:?*


* Borne the Battle #283: How 800-MYVA411 simplifies VA access [ [link removed] ]
* Find opportunities for advancement with a career as a VA nurse [ [link removed] ]
* Army Veteran?s diagnoses reveals celiac disease [ [link removed] ]
* Have you experienced harassment at VA? [ [link removed] ]
* Poppies honor the fallen and support the living [ [link removed] ]
* VA and WWP Instagram Live talks #ToxicExposure benefits eligibility [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #171: Rocks and pebbles [ [link removed] ]
* Volunteer drivers needed for Veteran patients [ [link removed] ]
* VA nurses share their stories through songs [ [link removed] ]
* Want to improve our digital tools? Give us your input [ [link removed] ]
* Mississippi VA job fair draws hundreds of applicants [ [link removed] ]
* Actions of geriatric and home care teams save Veteran?s life [ [link removed] ]
* Employees? wellness improves care for Veteran patients [ [link removed] ]
* VA Innovation Collaboration continues through Greenhouse Initiative [ [link removed] ]
* CWV Book Corner, May: Army Reserve Veteran Beverly Smith-Tillery [ [link removed] ]
* 4 ways military spouses can enhance their job search [ [link removed] ]
* Facility dog is Winter Sports Clinic Veterans? best friend [ [link removed] ]
* Guest Post: Social isolation experienced by our Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* After hurricane and street drugs, Veteran is a Volunteer of the Year [ [link removed] ]
* We Honor Them Together: National Veterans Memorial and Museum hosts Memorial Day weekend events [ [link removed] ]
* VA teams assess hurricane assets capabilities [ [link removed] ]
* Colorado VA screens Veterans for toxic exposures [ [link removed] ]
* What the end of the Public Health Emergency means for VA [ [link removed] ]

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Veterans Crisis Line [ [link removed] ]:?988 [ tel:988 ] and press 1, Chat [ [link removed] ], or Text 838255
Vet Centers [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-927-8387 [ tel:18779278387 ]
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