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The Flu and Vaccines: What Everyone Needs to Know

It's flu season! Watch this series from theSITREP and learn everything you need to know about the flu, including: symptoms, how to treat, whether flu shots work, flu vs. cold, flu vs. pneumonia, flu vs. covid, flu vs. RSV, what is flu A, flu B and much more. *Did you know?* Veterans can get a *free flu shot [ [link removed] ]* from a nearby VA clinic or within your community from one of nearly 70,000 in-network pharmacies or urgent care locations.



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*Take this survey and help VA understand awareness of burial options, and end-of-life and survivor benefits. [ [link removed] ]*






Upcoming Events

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*JOB FAIRS*



G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair – Sep 28 [ [link removed] ]
Intelligence Community Career Fair (Online) – Sep 28 [ [link removed] ]
Job Fair at Fort Bliss – Sep 28 [ [link removed] ]
Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans – Oct 3 [ [link removed] ]
Colorado Springs Veterans Job Fair – Oct 5 [ [link removed] ]



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*RESOURCES*



PACT Act Open Enrollment Session (Alhambra, CA) – Sep 29 [ [link removed] ]
The Warrior Alliance and VA PACT Act Claims Filing (Augusta, GA) – Sep 30 [ [link removed] ]
Quad Cities Veterans Experience Action Center – Sep 30 [ [link removed] ]
Hispanic and Latino Veteran Outreach, Engagement, and Enrollment – Oct 4 [ [link removed] ]
Moral Injury Seminar by the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic – Oct 4 [ [link removed] ]
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing – Oct 4 [ [link removed] ]







*What Myths Have You Heard About VA? [ [link removed] ] *
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Exploring the Use of Psychedelics to Treat Veterans with PTSD

In the new podcast series, *New Horizons in Health*, Dr. Shereef Elnahal, VA under secretary for Health, leads a candid discussion on psychedelic-assisted therapies for Veterans experiencing a number of mental health conditions.



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Hey, we really need your help.

Do you know any Veterans who deployed to a *combat zone* and left active duty between* September 11, 2001 - October 1, 2013?* If so, they may be eligible for free or low-cost health care from VA.

*But they need to apply by September 30, 2023 or they'll miss this fast-track *special health care enrollment opportunity. You can apply online [ [link removed] ], call *1-800-MyVA411* and press 2, or visit your nearest VA medical center [ [link removed] ]. 

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Tuition-Free Defense Manufacturing Training for Veterans

The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program provides accepted Veterans with 16 weeks of tuition-free training in high-demand skills that can lead to well-paying jobs with military suppliers.



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FREE Online Training: Veterans Needing Business Start-up Help Can Turn to Warrior Rising

Are you a Veteran with aspirations of entrepreneurship and business ownership? Do you need guidance to help you put your idea into action? Sign up for free online training from Warrior Rising.



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*Season Two of the podcast “Make the Connection: Real Veterans. Real Stories.” This season will explore what comes after service. As you wait for the new episodes to release, listen to all of Season One now. [ [link removed] ]*

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$10 off $50 | ShopVCS.com

Veterans can access exclusive discounts on top brands: Oakley, YETI, Ray-Ban, Solo Stove and more. Join ShopVCS.com before 10/3/2023 for $10 off a $50 purchase or more. With every purchase, Veterans Canteen Service gives back to Veteran programs, making a positive impact on their health and wellness.



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*‘Reflecting Back’ – Military Memories **Competition. Your Chance to Win $250!*

*Favorite Bar: What was your favorite bar/recreational establishment from your military service? What do you remember most about this place and do you know if it still exists? [ [link removed] ]*



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


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Our Military Kids Expands Grant Program to Include PACT Act Presumptive Conditions

Our Military Kids is a national nonprofit that provides extracurricular activity scholarships to children and teens (ages 3-18) of deployed National Guardsmen and Reservists and post-9/11 combat-injured Veterans in treatment.



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Finding Hope with Help From Our Buddies

As we approach VA’s “Buddy Check Week” Oct. 16 to 20, it’s essential to recognize the profound impact that friendships can have on the well-being of our fellow Veterans.



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Veteran Jobs

*Technology & Engineering*

*Operations Engineer* (Oklahoma City, OK) [ [link removed] ]

*Business & Administrative*

*Franchise Opportunity: Veteran Service Brands *(Nationwide) [ [link removed] ]
*HR Generalist *(Louisville, KY) [ [link removed] ]
*Administrative Assistant *(Corona Del Mar, CA) [ [link removed] ]
*Business Operations Analyst II* (Englewood, CO) [ [link removed] ]

*Security & Technical Jobs*

*ATF - Industry Operations Investigator* (Birmingham, AL) [ [link removed] ]
*VHA - Contract Specialist* (Remote) [ [link removed] ]
*Warehouse Driver* (Denver, CO) [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

*US Army TAP *(multiple locations) [ [link removed] ]
*Customer Service Advocate Tricare* (Remote in Hampton Roads, VA) [ [link removed] ]

Vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide at www.HireMilitary.us [ [link removed] ]

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*Sept. 28: Free Online Career Coaching Session for Veterans and Military Spouses. * [ [link removed] ]

*Register Now* [ [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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Your Chance to Win a New Toyota

Open to active-duty service members, Veterans and military spouses, the Committed to America’s Heroes sweepstakes is a chance for one lucky military community member to win a new Toyota of their choice. 



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Veteran and Military year round discounts [ [link removed] ]

Dunkin Rewards [ [link removed] ] members receive a complimentary medium hot or iced coffee with purchase on National Coffee Day, September 29. 

Yankee Candle [ [link removed] ] 10% off in retail stores, outlet stores and online. This discount can be combined with any other in-store or coupon discount.

LinkedIn  [ [link removed] ]Free 1-year Premium Career subscription, including one year of access to LinkedIn Learning.



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*VA News: *


* VR&E celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [ [link removed] ]
* Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation holding historic public input campaign [ [link removed] ]
* PACT PT: Improving Veteran access to same-day physical therapy [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #188: Having a ball with yoga [ [link removed] ]
* Bay Pines VA honors women Veterans with recognition wall [ [link removed] ]
* South Texas VA’s SIRT state-of-the-art treatment for liver cancers [ [link removed] ]
* Job fair at Audie Murphy VA draws over 500 applicants [ [link removed] ]
* Marine for 22 years, VA volunteer for 13 years [ [link removed] ]
* VA employee to donate kidney to Navy Veteran [ [link removed] ]
* Texas Mobile Vet Center assists with food distribution [ [link removed] ]
* Make a difference for Veterans with Alzheimer’s disease at VA [ [link removed] ]
* Care technician brings SCOUTS services to Veterans at home [ [link removed] ]
* Omaha VA’s healthy teaching kitchen program [ [link removed] ]
* VA TeleOncology brings the best care to Veterans with breast cancer [ [link removed] ]
* Santa Barbara VA and community partners reduce Veteran homelessness [ [link removed] ]
* Meet Veterans where they live with VA’s Rural Scholars Fellowship [ [link removed] ]
* Partnerships deliver commitment to enrich the lives of Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Bay Pines VA police conduct active threat training [ [link removed] ]
* See how VA physician/provider recruiters can make an impact on your career [ [link removed] ]
* Learn how to reduce or prevent your risk of malnutrition [ [link removed] ]





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Find a VA facility near you.

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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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