Twelve Years Later: The Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
VA Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs reflects on the repeal of DADT, 12 years later, and offers two important messages to bring home to VA ALL who served.
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New PSAs from VA and the Ad Council Strive to Reduce Veteran Suicide
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Veterans in Franchising: Busting 5 Common Myths
Franchising can be an ideal way for Veterans to get into business ownership. Here are the top five reasons Veterans think they can't own a franchise and why those are myths.
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Family members and friends play an important role in a Veteran’s life, especially during difficult times. Hear how opening up to their loved ones helped these Veterans find support for their mental health.
Easy, Simplified Application! Transfer Your Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Benefits to Family Members
The streamlined application to use transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits is now available on VA.gov. Recent updates have made the application on VA.gov easier and faster than ever before to complete.
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End of Summer Discounts on ShopVCS.com
Veterans can access exclusive discounts on top apparel brands: Oakley, Prada, Ray-Ban, Costa and more. Visit ShopVCS.com to save on over 1,000 deals on sunglasses. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on apparel, 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 their health and wellness.
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URGENT! Direct Health Care Enrollment deadline Sept. 30, 2023.
Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care and left the military between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care through the PACT Act. This special enrollment period ends at 11:59 p.m. local time on Sept. 30, 2023. APPLY NOW!
First-ever Buddy Check Week, Oct. 16-20 – Get Involved!
Check in on your fellow Veterans during Buddy Check Week Oct. 16 to 20. Take time during this week to help organize and facilitate Veteran connections, outreach and education around peer wellness, crisis prevention and community.
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Calling all Federal Student Loan Borrowers
Student loan interest resumed on Sept. 1, 2023, and payments will be due starting in October. Wondering how to prepare? Follow these tips to prepare for loan payments to restart.
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