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Give the Gift of a Resort Vacation

From Dec. 13-22, Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC) is offering discounted seven-night resort stays to destinations worldwide. AFVC is a free membership travel club for all active, retired and Veteran military members. 



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Upcoming Events

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*JOB FAIRS*



Fort Liberty, NC Job Fair – Nov 30 [ [link removed] ]
Houston, TX Job Fair – Nov 30 [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) National Government Agency Career Fair for Veterans – Dec 5* [ [link removed] ]
Atlanta, GA Veterans Job Fair – Dec 7 [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) Military/Veteran Get Hired Workshop – Dec 7* [ [link removed] ]



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*(Online) Prepare for SBA Veteran Certification /Recertification – Nov 30* [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop – Dec 1* [ [link removed] ]
Bloomfield, MO Veterans Benefits Seminar – Dec 2 [ [link removed] ]
Winston Salem, NC Veterans Benefits Seminar – Dec 5 [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) Protecting Veterans from Scams and Fraud – Dec 5* [ [link removed] ]
Johnson City, TN Veterans Town Hall – Dec 5 [ [link removed] ]
Rockford, IL Veterans Benefits Seminar – Dec 5 [ [link removed] ]
Addison, TX Mental Health First Aid Training – Dec 7 [ [link removed] ]



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Cyber Monday Sale Extended on ShopVCS.com

Cyber Monday Deals continue! Veterans can access exclusive discounts on top brands: YETI, Blackstone, Dyson, Samsung 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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Free Writing, Art Workshops for Veterans and Caregivers 

Veterans and their caregivers can find free online workshops led by professional artists through Community Building Art Works.



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VA’s New Program for Medal of Honor Recipients

VA recently developed a pilot program providing direct and specialized assistance for the nation's 65 living Medal of Honor recipients.  



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Apply to Attend VA's Summer Sports Clinic

Applications open Dec. 1 and run through March 1, 2024 for VA's National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Veterans will participate in kayaking, surfing, sailing, cycling and adaptive fitness during the weeklong clinic Aug. 25-30, 2024 in San Diego.



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Taking the Steps: Finding Help After Tragedy

After his son was killed in action while serving in the U.S. Marines, this Veteran was devastated and thought about ending his life. Hear how he worked through his grief with the help of therapy.



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My Journey Up Mt. Kilimanjaro: Five Takeaways from a Veteran

A seven-day expedition to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro alongside seven other Veterans was a life-changing experience for me. See how I did it, and share the experiences that changed your life.



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*Veteran Peer Q&A Corner*

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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] ]Is there anyone else out there with multiple sclerosis that served at Camp Lejeune? Why has it not been added to the diseases list? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*


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[ [link removed] ]How much can a spouse be paid for taking care of a disabled Vet? *Answers Here >* [ [link removed] ] 

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Veteran Jobs

*Technology & Engineering*

DC Metro Area - *IT Audit Consultant *Hybrid** [ [link removed] ]

*Business & Administrative** *

Nationwide - **Franchise Opportunity: Veteran Service Brands** [ [link removed] ]
Denver, CO - *Realty Specialist (VHA)* [ [link removed] ]
Charlotte, NC - *Legal Operations Processor (Legal Services)* [ [link removed] ]
Tampa, FL - *Key Account Sales Consultant * [ [link removed] ]

*Security & Technical Jobs*

DC Metro Area - *Environmental Disposal Consultant *Hybrid** [ [link removed] ]
Dallas, TX & Lehi, UT - *Equipment and Facilities Technicians* [ [link removed] ]
San Diego, CA - *Senior Police Officer (VHA)* [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

Poplar Bluff, MO - *Registered Nurse, Acute Care (VHA)* [ [link removed] ]
Fort Sill, OK - *Victim Advocate* [ [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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iRobot [ [link removed] ] 15% off select robots and free shipping on all robot orders

Take 5 Oil Change [ [link removed] ] 25% off oil change for Active Duty and Veterans.

Eddie Bauer [ [link removed] ] 10% off military discount.



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*VA News: *


* Oklahoma City VA’s Health Chat app [ [link removed] ]
* Transitioning Veteran found VA career with DoD Skillbridge program [ [link removed] ]
* VA program helps Native American Veterans buy, build or refinance homes [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #197: You can be grateful for your struggles, too! [ [link removed] ]
* Police encounter with Veteran has positive results [ [link removed] ]
* Southwest San Antonio community receives new VA clinic [ [link removed] ]
* New innovation fellows working to improve Veteran health care [ [link removed] ]
* Mobile medical unit to meet Veterans where they live [ [link removed] ]
* Dallas nurse spends half a century in scrubs [ [link removed] ]
* Suicide prevention: Staying in touch with friends, family and myself [ [link removed] ]
* Oklahoma Native American Veterans go from homeless to housed [ [link removed] ]
* Take the Vet Center awareness survey before Nov. 30 [ [link removed] ]
* Texas Vet Center hosts open house [ [link removed] ]
* Opening of enhanced My HealtheVet space [ [link removed] ]
* VA and ETS-SP partnership enhances transition experience [ [link removed] ]
* National Veterans Experience Action Center dedicated to women Veterans [ [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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