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*IMPORTANT! Do you know a Veteran who deployed to a combat zone but never signed up for VA health care? There?s a special enrollment period right now. But act fast?the deadline is?September 30. Apply now [ [link removed] ].*

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Together We Served [ [link removed] ]
*Find Your Military Friends*

TogetherWeServed.com can connect you to others who served in your units. After you enter the basic details of your military service, the site does the rest!

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*Free Entry to Win in RallySweeps: $1,000 in Amazon Gift Cards*

*What should we do to encourage the next generation to serve? [ [link removed] ]*



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Upcoming Events

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job fairs

*JOB FAIRS
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757 Military Career Summit: Hiring Event ? Aug 24 [ [link removed] ]
Vets to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair ? Aug 25 [ [link removed] ]
South Texas VA Job Fair ? Aug 26 [ [link removed] ]
National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans ? Aug 29 [ [link removed] ]
Indianapolis Veterans Job Fair ? Aug 31 [ [link removed] ]



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*COMMUNITY*

Women's Resource Fair with Veterans Justice Outreach Program ? Aug 25 [ [link removed] ]
VetXL: Pacific Island Veterans ? Aug 29 [ [link removed] ]
VeTALKX: Back-to-School Q&A ? Aug 31 [ [link removed] ]



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*RESOURCES
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Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop (Online) ? Aug 25 [ [link removed] ]
VA Million Veteran Program (Cincinnati, OH) ? Aug 28 [ [link removed] ]
American Corporate Partners IT Symposium (Online) ? Aug 29 [ [link removed] ]
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing ? Aug 30 [ [link removed] ]



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9/11 National Day of Service [ [link removed] ]
Honor Veterans, First Responders on 9/11, a National Day of Service

VA?s national cemeteries will host a National Day of Service on September 11 to honor the nation?s service members, police officers, firefighters and first responders on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Volunteers are needed to clean headstones and take part in other activities. Click here [ [link removed] ] to register.

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Vortex Optics Sale [ [link removed] ]
Reduced Prices for Veterans on Binoculars, Riflescopes and Other Optical Accessories

Use code OPTICS40 to get 40% off on Vortex Optics. Save on special optical equipment for hunting, wildlife watching, outdoor recreation, shooting sports, law enforcement and military. Sign up for ShopVCS.com to verify your Veteran status and unlock your exclusive discount code. The offer ends on August 29 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Exclusions may apply.

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VA Job Fairs [ [link removed] ]
Job Fairs for Veterans!

Whether you're seeking a job or considering a career change, attending a job fair in person or virtually can be an excellent way to start or advance your civilian job search. Check out this list of upcoming job fairs for the Veteran community.

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*In case you missed it: Webinar to avoid PACT Act scams and identity theft [ [link removed] ]*

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Hawaii wildfires [ [link removed] ]
Veteran-Led Groups Assist in Relief Efforts in Fire-Devastated Hawaii

Team Rubicon and Project DYNAMO are among the Veteran-led organizations contributing to relief operations in Hawaii, where wildfires have killed more than 100 people and devastated the historic town of?Lahaina in Maui.

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Make The Connection [ [link removed] ]
Overcoming the Challenges of? Transitioning to Civilian Life

After resuming civilian life, some Veterans face challenges with redefining their goals and finding their footing. These Veterans describe how treatment and support helped them rediscover their purpose.

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For Veterans' Spouses, a Pathway to Business Success?

A new training program led by the U.S. Small Business Administration supports a White House executive order [ [link removed] ] that strengthens economic opportunity and pathways to entrepreneurial success for military and Veteran spouses, caregivers and survivors.?

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*HUD, in partnership with VA, has announced $6.4 million in grant funding to rehabilitate or modify Veterans' homes.* [ [link removed] ]

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Veteran Jobs [ [link removed] ]

*Technology & Engineering*

*Senior Network Technician* (Stratford, CT) [ [link removed] ]
*IT Manager*?(Yuma Proving Ground, AZ) [ [link removed] ]

*Business*

*Sr Accountant*?(Boston, MA) [ [link removed] ]
*Accountant III*?(Crystal City, VA) [ [link removed] ]

*Agriculture & Technical Jobs*

*Generator Technician?*(Springfield, NJ) [ [link removed] ]

*Security and Law Enforcement*

*County of Hawaii -?Police Officer I Recruit* (Hilo, HI) [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

*NY Early Intervention SME*?(Remote) [ [link removed] ]
*US Army TAP Roles?*(Multiple locations) [ [link removed] ]
*Strength and Conditioning Coach?*(Multiple locations) [ [link removed] ]
*Contract Therapist* Neurofeedback/Neurotraining?(Edina, MN) [ [link removed] ]
*Case Manager* (Roanoke, VA) [ [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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Champs Sports [ [link removed] ]?15% military discount on most items.

Six Flags [ [link removed] ] 20% military discount on one-day general admission ticket at the Guest Services Center.

The Green Turtle [ [link removed] ]?15% off for military personnel-- excludes alcohol and can't be combined with any other offers.

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*VA News:?*


* Join the Million Veteran Program to help Veterans from your service era [ [link removed] ]
* Job fairs offer prime opportunities for employment, career changes [ [link removed] ]
* Modernizing the disability claims process [ [link removed] ]
* Embrace the power of primary care with a career at VA [ [link removed] ]
* Mass-casualty exercise tests Bay Pines VA?s readiness [ [link removed] ]
* Houston VA performs first multi-organ transplant involving the heart [ [link removed] ]
* VA?s national cemeteries to host National Day of Service on anniversary of 9/11 attacks [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #183: Checking in with yourself through Body Scan Meditation [ [link removed] ]
* VA mental health apps can support Veterans with PTSD [ [link removed] ]
* Internal, invisible, intangible: You can?t always see the signs of a crisis [ [link removed] ]
* VetFest screens 280 Veterans, connects 400 with benefits [ [link removed] ]
* Alaska youth volunteered for 800 hours on the way to Air Force career [ [link removed] ]
* First VA mammography unit in Oklahoma opens [ [link removed] ]
* Delve into diversity at VA with our practitioners in Puerto Rico [ [link removed] ]
* Figuring out why Veterans return to homelessness [ [link removed] ]
* South Texas VA ambitious food insecurity program [ [link removed] ]
* Black Hills VA supports PACT Act at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally [ [link removed] ]

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