Caregiving Through the Holidays: Resources for Caregivers





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Honor Those Who Have Served, Volunteer for Wreath Laying on Saturday

National Wreaths Across America Day is this Saturday, Dec. 16. Find a location near you and join the more than 3 million volunteers who will pause and say thank you to all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. 



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Upcoming Events

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*JOB FAIRS*



Orlando, FL Veterans Job Fair – Dec 14 [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) Military-Friendly Job Fair – Dec 14* [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair – Dec 14* [ [link removed] ]
San Diego, CA Veterans Job Fair – Dec 14 [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop – Dec 15* [ [link removed] ]



*COMMUNITY*



*(Online) Brick by Brick Weekly Community Gaming Stream – Dec 13* [ [link removed] ]
Chattanooga, TN Veterans 2-Day Songwriting Workshop – Dec 15 [ [link removed] ]
*(Online and in person) Vietnam War 50th: A Celebration of Character & Courage – Jan 13* [ [link removed] ]
Washington, D.C. Vietnam War 50th Legacy Reception – Jan 13 [ [link removed] ]



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*RESOURCES*



Roanoke, VA Claims Clinic – Dec 15 [ [link removed] ]
Largo, MD Veterans Claim Clinic – Dec 15 [ [link removed] ]
Atlanta, GA Military and Veteran Food Distribution – Dec 15 [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network Caregiver Chat – Dec 20* [ [link removed] ]



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Sign up for email communications from Veterans Canteen Services and save $5 on your next purchase of $25 at the PatriotStore! Get advanced notice on VCS deals and more straight to your inbox.



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

*What personal and professional achievements from your military service are you most proud of and why? [ [link removed] ]*



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*Give hope this holiday season: Check in and spend time with the Veterans in your life [ [link removed] ]*

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Military Influencer Conference 2023

In this episode of The BLUF, we visit the 2023 Military Influencer Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, find out what products and services are available to our Veterans, and more!



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*Hear about how Joel, a Marine Corps Veteran, hid his emotions after returning home from deployment in Iraq. The support of his family and treatment from a VA medical center helped him get his life back on track.  [ [link removed] ]*

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Caregiving Through the Holidays: Resources for Caregivers

The holidays are upon us, and VA’s Caregiver Support Program offers resources to help caregivers manage and enjoy the magical season.



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What is CHAMPVA?

Learn all about CHAMPVA, the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including: Who is eligible? Can family members get care? How to apply and get coverage. 



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Reorder Your CPAP Supplies Online

Veterans now have a new streamlined online ordering system for CPAP supplies. Order your hearing aid supplies online too!



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Protect Your Benefits from Scammers During the Holiday Season

Chances are you're doing some online shopping this holiday season. Now is a perfect time to be vigilant, protect your sensitive information and VA benefits, and verify the security of websites when shopping online.



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*Veteran Peer Q&A Corner*

* What is the best way to go about starting the VA rating/disability process? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* Can someone collect both a regular pension and a medical retirement? How will medically retiring early impact what I collect from the Army? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* I am a survivor spouse of a retired service member. Is there any military life insurance for the survivor spouse? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*

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DoD: Foreign Governments are Targeting Veterans

Accepting work with foreign military contractors or governments could be putting the safety of U.S. service members and our country at risk. Learn more about the risks involved when accepting employment from foreign governments.



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Veteran Jobs

*Technology & Engineering*

Fort Meade, MD - *Cloud Software Engineer* [ [link removed] ]
Remote - *Principle Manufacturing Process Engineer* [ [link removed] ]

*Business & Administrative** *

Remote - *Military and Government Sales Manager* [ [link removed] ]
Nationwide - *Franchise Opportunity: Veteran Service Brands* [ [link removed] ]
Estancia, NM - *Administrative Clerk* [ [link removed] ]

*Security & Technical*

Mather, CA - *Aircraft Mechanic III Technical Inspector* [ [link removed] ]
Marion, IN - *Environmental Protection Specialist* (VHA) [ [link removed] ]
Martinsburg, WV - *Emergency Management Specialist*, Watch Officer (VHA) [ [link removed] ]
Fayetteville, NC - *Supply Technician* (VHA) [ [link removed] ]
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Vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide at www.HireMilitary.us [ [link removed] ]

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North Face [ [link removed] ] 10% off online and in-store. Available for active duty, reservists, Veterans, retirees, and spouses and dependents of active duty military.

Timberland [ [link removed] ] 10% off select styles online with valid credentials. Available for active duty, Veterans, reservists, spouses and dependents.

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*VA News: *


* Bombas, Veterans United donate 100,000 socks to homeless Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* During the Holiday Mail Crunch, VA Will Rush Your Prescriptions to You [ [link removed] ]
* Northwest Arkansas VA’s intervention pain procedure room [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #199: Playing with your schedule [ [link removed] ]
* Innovation Experience event celebrates another year of transforming Veteran care [ [link removed] ]
* Art eases pain for combat Veteran [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran reflects on life with multiple sclerosis [ [link removed] ]
* Battle Creek VA Outreach team conducted over 70 PACT Act information events [ [link removed] ]
* Healing hooves: Equine therapy raises spirits of Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Find out why a job at a rural VA facility is right for you [ [link removed] ]
* Residency programs address unique access to care challenges [ [link removed] ]
* Center for Minority Veterans hosts fireside chat for Transgender Day of Remembrance [ [link removed] ]
* No Veteran Dies Alone – Compassion and dignity in life’s final moments [ [link removed] ]
* Your unique health care engineer training can make a difference at VA [ [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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Update Your Address and Contact Information Online

Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today!



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