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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ]?*is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.*
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IMPORTANT! The?PACT Act is here to stay, and Veterans and survivors can apply anytime for the benefits they?ve earned. *File?your PACT Act claim [ [link removed] ]?or submit your intent to file?(takes minutes) today at?VA.gov/PACT [ [link removed] ].*

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*NFL, NCAA Ticket Discounts*

Veterans can access discounted NFL & NCAA tickets on ShopVCS.com. Not a member? Sign up for ShopVCS.com to verify your Veteran status and unlock deals on live sports. Plus, enjoy savings on theme parks, hotels, rental cars and more. Don't book travel or entertainment without checking ShopVCS.com first!

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Upcoming Events

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job fairs

*JOB FAIRS
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2023 Dole VA Job Fair (Wichita, KS) ? Aug 18 [ [link removed] ]
DHS Law Enforcement & Mission Support Recruitment (Arlington, TX) ? Aug 22 [ [link removed] ]
G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair ? Aug 24 [ [link removed] ]
Dallas Veterans Job Fair ? Aug 24 [ [link removed] ]



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*COMMUNITY*

Brick by Brick Esports Stream ? Aug 16 [ [link removed] ]
Tribal Veteran Outreach Symposium ? Aug 17 [ [link removed] ]
California Veteran Populations Listening Session (Online) ? Aug 17 [ [link removed] ]
Colorado Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) ? Aug 22 [ [link removed] ]
Los Angeles Veterans Creative Arts Festival ? Aug 23 [ [link removed] ]



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*RESOURCES
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Chippewa County Veteran Resource Fair ? Aug 22 [ [link removed] ]
Ironwood, MI Veteran Resource Fair ? Aug 23 [ [link removed] ]
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing ? Aug 23 [ [link removed] ]
Muskogee PACT Act Resource Fair ? Aug 23 [ [link removed] ]



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

*Song Connection: Which song do you connect most to your time in Military service? What specific memories does this song bring back for you? [ [link removed] ]*

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

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Help for Afghanistan Veterans: August Marks Anniversary of Afghanistan Withdrawal

As the nation marks the two-year anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, VA is providing support and resources to Veterans who may be in need.?

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Looking to Return to School, Use Your GI Bill?or Explore VA Education and Training Benefits? Ask your Questions!?

Whether you are a Veteran, service member, Survivor or family member, join the virtual Q&A event hosted by VA and community partners on?*Thursday, August 31**?from 1?2 p.m. EST*?on?RALLYPOINT [ [link removed] ].

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*Veterans Crisis Line is here for all Veterans [ [link removed] ]*

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Donate Blood in August, Receive a $10 Movie Theater Gift Card?

By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can help keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels.?Anyone who donates during August will get a $10 e-gift card to a movie merchant of their choice.?

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Catch a Rideshare to Your Next VA Appointment

Eligible Veterans in 18 states and Puerto Rico will have access to supplemental transportation to and from their medical care thanks to the VHA Uber-Health Connect Initiative.?

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*Hear Veterans describe their experiences with bipolar disorder and finding treatment that helped them live well. [ [link removed] ]*

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Hawaii Wildfire Assistance Information for Veterans

Veterans and their families should be aware of assistance available to them because of a natural disaster. VA resources are available if you or a Veteran you know needs help related to the Hawaii wildfires. VA is standing by to assist.

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New Website a One-stop Shop for Veteran Privacy Information

Need to file a privacy complaint related to your VA benefits? Would you like tips on how to prevent identity theft? Are you a Veteran who wants to amend your VA record??VA?s new??Protecting Veteran Privacy? website [ [link removed] ]?has all the answers.

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Veteran Jobs [ [link removed] ]

*Technology & Engineering*

*Senior IT Auditor [ [link removed] ]*?(Chicago, IL and Phoenix, AZ) [ [link removed] ]
*Share Point Program Manager*?(Ft Liberty, NC)*
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*Business*

*Financial Advisor* (Claremont, CA) [ [link removed] ]
*Pension Analyst*?(Washington, DC) [ [link removed] ]
*Payroll Relationship Manager* (Edwardsville, IL) [ [link removed] ]

*Agriculture & Technical Jobs*

*Maintenance Technician?*(Tonganoxie, KS) [ [link removed] ]
*Program Manager*?(Tampa, FL) [ [link removed] ]
*Commercial Tire Technician*?(Charleston, SC) [ [link removed] ]
*Logistics Analyst* (Washington, DC) [ [link removed] ]
*Electrician*?(Corpus Christi, TX)? [ [link removed] ]
*Controls Technician*?(Salina, KS and Stilwell, OK) [ [link removed] ]
*Production Supervisor?*(Salina, KS) [ [link removed] ]
*Supply Chain Manager?*(Florence, KY) [ [link removed] ]
*Senior Technical Maintenance Manager?*(Florence, KY) [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

*NY Early Intervention SME*?(Remote) [ [link removed] ]
*Career Skills Program (CSP) Administrator*?(Ft Stewart, GA)*
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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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Grand Sierra Resort [ [link removed] ]?Up to 30% off standard room rate.

Tactical Gear [ [link removed] ]?10% discount of entire purchase for active duty, retirees, Veterans, first responders, military spouses and military family members.

TaylorMade [ [link removed] ]?15% off entire purchase.

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*VA News:?*


* Maui fire assistance information for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Renovated Phoenix VA clinic focuses on optometry [ [link removed] ]
* Virtual support group helps Veterans with head and neck cancer [ [link removed] ]
* VA grant funding helping prevent Veteran suicides [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #182: Relaxation and learning to let go [ [link removed] ]
* VA hosts 3,500 people for VetFest in southwest Florida [ [link removed] ]
* Advanced technology innovations tackling clinical problems [ [link removed] ]
* Vietnam Veteran a singing volunteer [ [link removed] ]
* Advocating for Veterans in leadership positions [ [link removed] ]
* Bay Pines VA peer specialist competing for national honor [ [link removed] ]
* Innovation Experience (iEX) to showcase VA Innovation [ [link removed] ]
* Add a little something extra to your VA application with a cover letter [ [link removed] ]
* Oklahoma City VA brings PACT Act resources to tribal communities [ [link removed] ]
* Partnership with Mediflix enhances access to health care information [ [link removed] ]
* VA homeless programs support LGBTQ+ Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* South Texas VA paving the way for PACT Act success [ [link removed] ]
* Make revolutionary progress with VA?s research teams [ [link removed] ]
* #Live Whole Health #181: Your body, just as it is [ [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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