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Free Meals, Discounts and Offers for Veterans Day 

Veterans Day 2023 is Saturday, Nov. 11. Check out this year's list of free meals, retail discounts and other ways businesses and organizations are showing appreciation for Veterans this Veterans Day and year-round. 



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Upcoming Events

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*JOB FAIRS*



Joint Base San Antonio  [ [link removed] ]Job Fair  – Oct 26 [ [link removed] ]
G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair – Oct 26 [ [link removed] ]
National Logistics Career Fair for Veterans (Online) – Oct 31 [ [link removed] ]
Norfolk, VA Job Fair – Nov 2 [ [link removed] ]



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*COMMUNITY*



Tomah, WI Trunk or Treat – Oct 27 [ [link removed] ]
Los Angeles, CA VAMC Halloween Celebration – Oct 31 [ [link removed] ]
Caregivers Need Care Too (Online) – Nov 1 [ [link removed] ]
Atlanta, GA Veterans Appreciation Event – Nov 2 [ [link removed] ]



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*RESOURCES*



Deciphering a Job Description (Online) – Oct 26 [ [link removed] ]
National Veterans Small Business Week (Online) – Oct 31 [ [link removed] ]
Military to Manufacturing (Online) – Nov 1 [ [link removed] ]
New York, NY 2023 Veterans on Wall Street Symposium – Nov 2 [ [link removed] ]







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Free Call of Duty Endowment  Warrior Pack

Veterans and service members, get your free Call of Duty Endowment Warrior Pack, including unique weapon blueprints and vehicle skin, for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone. While supplies last. Quantities limited. ID.me account required.



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

*Where did you go to Boot Camp/Basic Training? What specific memories do you have of instructors, fellow recruits and any rigorous training? [ [link removed] ]*



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*Submit your questions for VA's Veterans Townhall now through Nov. 10. VA experts will respond to your questions by Nov. 17.  [ [link removed] ]*

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Fall 2023 Apparel Deals from ShopVCS.com

Veterans can access exclusive discounts + an additional 10% off on top apparel brands, including Under Armour, Vuori, The North Face, Born Primitive and 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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Learn the History of Veterans Day

Veterans Day is observed on November 11 every year. Learn the origins of the day and the historical significance of the date.



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*Download the 2023 Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide [ [link removed] ]*

*Download Veterans Day PSA's in VA's Radio Outreach Program [ [link removed] ]*

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Military Family Advisory Network Wants to Hear from Veterans

Take the Military Family Support Programming Survey, a national study providing a comprehensive look into the needs of military-connected families.



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*VA has 24/7 Support for Suicide Prevention and Emergent Suicide Care [ [link removed] ]*

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Listen to Veterans Talk About Their Mental Health Challenges 

Season Two of the podcast, “Make the Connection: Real Veterans. Real Stories,” explores how to find your next mission in life after military service. Hear  Veterans talk about their mental health challenges and the steps they took toward finding a new path forward.



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Updates, Improvements Coming to Federal Student Aid Form

Student Veterans you could be eligible for more federal financial aid. There are major changes coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, including expanded eligibility for federal aid. As a result, the new form will be available in December 2023, not October.



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*Add an Extra Layer of Security to Your Devices and Accounts*

Are your devices and accounts secure? Enhance your protection within minutes by implementing multi-factor authentication [ [link removed] ]. Tap into the latest tools and resources [ [link removed] ] to keep your information safe and secure.



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*Veteran Peer Q&A Corner*

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Should I apply for VA health care even if I have good private insurance? *Answers here > [ [link removed] ]*


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How long does it take to get disposition after filing a claim and getting approved for conditions covered under the PACT Act? *Answers here > [ [link removed] ]*


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[ [link removed] ]If the United States required everyone to serve one term (2-4 years) in the Armed Forces, would that help or harm our society over time? *Answers here > [ [link removed] ]*

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Veteran Jobs

*Technology & Engineering*

Crystal City, VA - *Enterprise Risk and Audit Readiness* [ [link removed] ]

*Business & Administrative*

Nationwide -**Franchise Opportunity: Veteran Service Brands** [ [link removed] ]
Orlando, FL - Veterans Health - *Program Specialist, Travel Clerk* [ [link removed] ]
Langley AFB, VA - *Business Process Developer* [ [link removed] ]
Oakland CA - *Sr Accounting Analyst* [ [link removed] ]

*Security & Technical Jobs*

Reston, VA - *SCIF Management Security Officer* [ [link removed] ]
Phoenix, AZ - *Flatbed Over the Road Truck Driving* [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

Remote - Veterans Health - *Health Science Officer* [ [link removed] ]
Multiple locations - *US Army TAP* [ [link removed] ]
Cheyenne, WY - Veterans Health - *Nurse* [ [link removed] ]

Vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide at www.HireMilitary.us [ [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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Asics [ [link removed] ] 30% off retail price online.

Apple [ [link removed] ] 10% off products and accessories with ID.me.

24 Hour Fitness [ [link removed] ] $0 initiation and $5 off monthly dues.



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*VA News: *


* Stay healthy together: Get your flu shot now [ [link removed] ]
* Breast cancer survivor urges Veterans to remember their strengths [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #192: Take a breath [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran finds second chance as a VA carpenter [ [link removed] ]
* Surviving and striving after breast cancer [ [link removed] ]
* Northern Indiana VA wins Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence [ [link removed] ]
* Flowers, freebies and fun at VA Health Summit [ [link removed] ]
* Pittsburgh VA’s new Monroeville outpatient clinic [ [link removed] ]
* Serving Veterans is a family affair [ [link removed] ]
* You can assist transitioning Veterans through peer sponsorship [ [link removed] ]
* Battle Creek VA hosts mental health summit [ [link removed] ]
* Women representation in MVP helps strengthen health research [ [link removed] ]
* A memorable Hispanic Heritage Month celebration [ [link removed] ]
* Enroll in VA’s Million Veteran Program from your home [ [link removed] ]
* 2023 VA State of Innovation Report [ [link removed] ]
* VR&E supports Workers with Disabilities and Individuals with Spina Bifida [ [link removed] ]
* Find out what drives us to serve on “Talk About It Tuesday” [ [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 ]
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