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


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


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RESOURES

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


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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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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?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?

Last month?s $250 & $50 winners

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Veteran Jobs

Technology & Engineering

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

Business

Associate Paralegal (Richmond VA)
Enrollment Specialist?(Remote)

Agriculture & Technical Jobs

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

Social Services & Medical

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


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Urban Helmets?15% off for active duty and Veterans.

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

Sunglass Hut?15% off discount.

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