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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ]?*is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.*
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*Benefit Payment Methods are Changing for Some Veterans and Dependents*

The vast majority of Veterans and beneficiaries receive VA benefit payments through electronic funds transfer, also known as direct deposit. But if you're still receiving a paper check, changes are coming. Watch and learn how to sign up for EFT payments or how to request a waiver to keep receiving a paper check.? ?

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Upcoming Events

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*JOB FAIRS*

Corporate Gray Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair ? Jul 20 [ [link removed] ]
Kansas City Veterans Job Fair ? Jul 20 [ [link removed] ]
Sacramento Veterans Job Fair ? Jul 20 [ [link removed] ]



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*COMMUNITY*

Brick by Brick Esports Stream ? Jul 12 [ [link removed] ]
Texas Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) ? Jul 13 [ [link removed] ]
Navajo Nation Veterans Stand Down and Gourd Dance ? Jul 14 [ [link removed] ]
North Texas Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) ? Jul 18 [ [link removed] ]



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*PACT ACT EVENTS*

Venango County VA Clinic Open House ? Jul 13 [ [link removed] ]
Wilmington, DE Summer VetFest ? Jul 14 [ [link removed] ]
#ToxicExposure Chat: Newly Expanded Benefits for Veterans ? Jul 14 [ [link removed] ]
Oceanside, CA Summer VetFest ? Jul 15 [ [link removed] ]
Summer Concert and PACT Act Resource Fair ? Jul 15 [ [link removed] ]
VetFest Puerto Rico ? Jul 20 [ [link removed] ]



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Summer Fun: Veterans Save on Access to Parks, Campgrounds

Outdoor recreation can help Veterans with social reconnection, physical and mental wellness, and psychological healing. Whether it's a peaceful stay under the stars or an extended scenic adventure, as a Veteran you and your family have many options to save when planning your next expedition.

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*Learn how continued therapy helped this U.S. Navy Veteran find ways to cope with her anxiety and live a better life. [ [link removed] ]*

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Twitch Chat: New Benefits Eligibility for Veterans Exposed to Toxins

Join?VA [ [link removed] ]?and the?Wounded Warrior Project [ [link removed] ]?s streaming and gaming team for a live broadcast on?Twitch [ [link removed] ], July 14 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, to learn about new presumptive conditions and eligibilities for VA benefits under the PACT Act.?

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*If you have been exposed to a toxic substance during your military service, you may be eligible for VA benefits, even if you have been turned down in the past. You must?apply [ [link removed] ]?by August 9, 2023, to possibly have your benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, if approved.*



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*VA hosting PACT Act events throughout July during ?Summer VetFest? [ [link removed] ]*

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Put On a New Uniform and Protect Veterans with VA Police

Nearly 90% of VA's police officers come from a military background. Learn more about helping other Veterans and the benefits of a career as a VA police officer.

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We?re Looking for College Interns. Apply Now!?

VA?s Digital Media Engagement team - the collaborators who run VA News and VA?s social media channels - is looking for college interns. Interested or know someone who might be? Click below to find the current internship opportunities we have available!

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Veterans Benefits Banking Program Converts 250K Beneficiaries to Direct Deposit

The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) eliminates the need for benefit recipients to wait for a paper check.

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Veteran Jobs [ [link removed] ]

*Technology & Engineering*

*Credentialing Specialist*?(Remote) [ [link removed] ]
*IT Security Analyst*?(Lansing, MI) [ [link removed] ]?
*IT Auditor- Senior*?(Chicago, IL & Phoenix, AZ) [ [link removed] ]

*Agriculture & Technical Jobs*

*Production Supervisor*?(Florence, KY) [ [link removed] ]
*Compensation and Benefits Specialist*?(Lansing, MI) [ [link removed] ]
*Driver / Material Handler*?(Cedar Park, TX) [ [link removed] ]
*Executive Manager*?(Philadelphia, PA) [ [link removed] ]
Piper Aircraft -?*CNC Machine Operator* (Vero Beach, FL) [ [link removed] ]
*Integrated Logistics Support Manager* (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD) [ [link removed] ]

*Business*

Manager of *HR Communications* (Brentwood, TN) [ [link removed] ]
*Lead Project Manager*?(Lansing, MI) [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical* [ [link removed] ]

*United States Navy Memorial* -?Development Director (Washington, DC) [ [link removed] ]
*Case Manager* (Lincoln, NE) [ [link removed] ]
Sr *Legal Assistant* (Alpharetta, GA) [ [link removed] ]
*NY Early Intervention SME?*(Remote/New York) [ [link removed] ]
*Program Coordinator- Onsite Reviewer*?(Charlotte, NC) [ [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.

Asics [ [link removed] ]?30% off retail price online.

Baseball Hall of Fame [ [link removed] ]?$19 admission for Veterans. Free admission for active and retired career military.

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*VA News:?*


* Tampa VA improves access to exoskeleton technology for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* "Advisory Committee on U.S. Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States? established by VA Secretary [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #177: Playing with clouds [ [link removed] ]
* South Texas nurses earn Pathway to Excellence designation ? again [ [link removed] ]
* Music therapy reduces stress for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Bay Pines VA welcomes summer student volunteers [ [link removed] ]
* VA partners with Arthritis Foundation [ [link removed] ]
* Empowering Veterans: Los Angeles VEAC event a resounding success [ [link removed] ]
* Promising practices improve safety for patients and Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Recognizing cyberbullying and its impact at VA [ [link removed] ]
* Share your story: America250 wants to hear from you [ [link removed] ]
* Renew your Medicaid or CHIP coverage [ [link removed] ]
* Combatting PTSD with vital support for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Vietnam Veteran?s story one of many on July 4 [ [link removed] ]
* Make Independence Day the day you begin your journey to a VA career [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #176: Mindfulness in a minute [ [link removed] ]

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VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 [ tel:18006982411 ]?(1-800-698-2411 [ tel:18006982411 ])?is always the right number

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 ]
Homeless Veteran Resources [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-424-3838 [ tel:18774243838 ]?or Chat [ [link removed] ]

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