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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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JOB FAIRS

Corporate Gray Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair ? Jul 20
Kansas City Veterans Job Fair ? Jul 20
Sacramento Veterans Job Fair ? Jul 20


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COMMUNITY

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


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PACT ACT EVENTS

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


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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.


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Twitch Chat: New Benefits Eligibility for Veterans Exposed to Toxins

Join?VA?and the?Wounded Warrior Project?s streaming and gaming team for a live broadcast on?Twitch, 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?by August 9, 2023, to possibly have your benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, if approved.


VA hosting PACT Act events throughout July during ?Summer VetFest?


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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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Veteran Jobs

Technology & Engineering

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

Agriculture & Technical Jobs

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

Business

Manager of HR Communications (Brentwood, TN)
Lead Project Manager?(Lansing, MI)

Social Services & Medical

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


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Urban Helmets?15% off for Active Duty and Veterans.

Asics?30% off retail price online.

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

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