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Subject Top 10 VetResources of 2023 | Free Franchise Coaching | Careers for Veterans, Military Spouses
Date January 4, 2024 3:04 AM
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Top 10 VetResources in 2023 [ [link removed] ]
Top 10 #VetResources

What were the Top 10 resources in VA's weekly #VetResources newsletter in 2023? Leading the list were Veterans Day retail discounts, free meals and other offers; a cost-of-living adjustment for Veterans in 2024; and free U.S. National Park passes for Veterans and Gold Star families. Did you know about all of these #VetResources?



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Upcoming Events

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*RESOURCES*



*(Online) Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop – Jan 5* [ [link removed] ]
Corpus Christi, TX Food Distribution Drive-Thru – Jan 11 [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) VA Caregiver Support Program Overview – Jan 11* [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) G.I. Jobs Get Hired Workshop – Jan 11* [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) Preparing for Veteran Small Business Certification – Jan 11* [ [link removed] ]



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*VIETNAM WAR COMMEMORATION*

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*(Online, in person) Vietnam War 50th: Celebrate Character-Courage – Jan 13* [ [link removed] ]
Washington, D.C. Vietnam War 50th Legacy Reception – Jan 13 [ [link removed] ]



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*COMMUNITY*



Chicago, IL Veterans Coffee Social – Jan 5 [ [link removed] ]
*(Phone-based) Mindfulness Meditation Class – Jan 5* [ [link removed] ]
Crestwood, IL DAV Chapter 84 Veterans Meeting Event – Jan 5 [ [link removed] ]
*(Online) Military and Veteran Caregiver Chat – Jan 10* [ [link removed] ]
Abilene, TX Veteran Town Hall – Jan 11 [ [link removed] ]







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Find Your Next Career With Salesforce [ [link removed] ]
Find Your Next Career with Salesforce

Through the collaborative efforts of VA and its community partner, Salesforce, Veterans can use free training and learning resources to find new and fulfilling career paths in their post-military lives. 



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A Veteran's Journey Toward Recovery

Watch Jesse, an Army Veteran, talk about the challenges he faced adjusting to civilian life, including how he misused substances to cope with his experiences in Iraq. Through therapy, Jesse recovered and turned his life around.



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*In a VA event, Delaware and southern New Jersey Veterans received help with VA health care enrollment, claims and appeals filing, PACT Act eligibility and more. [ [link removed] ]*

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ShopVCS.com [ [link removed] ]
Fitness Deals | ShopVCS.com

Veterans can access exclusive discounts on top fitness brands: Costa, Danner Boots, Brooks Running, Olukai and more. Visit ShopVCS.com to save on over 1,000 footwear deals. Not interested in fitness? Then take advantage of exclusive discounts on items such as apparel, sunglasses, hotel bookings and electronics — all on ShopVCS.com. 



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Six Benefits of Launching a Business Franchise in 2024

Are you reconsidering your professional future? For Veterans who don’t want to work for someone else, there’s an option worth considering: starting a franchise. Go to vetrepreneur.com [ [link removed] ] to get started.



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*Veteran Peer Q&A Corner*

* How would you solve the military recruiting challenges currently facing DOD? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
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Why did you leave the military and how did you adjust to civilian life after separating? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]
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What are some of your favorite military phrases and sayings? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*

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Veteran Jobs

*Technology & Engineering*

Bradenton, FL - *Installation Manager* [ [link removed] ]
Hugo, OK - *DISH Installation Technician* [ [link removed] ]
Texas - *Senior Software Engineer* [ [link removed] ]

*Business & Administrative** *

Butler, KY – *Plant Maintenance Supervisor* [ [link removed] ]
Fairfax, VA - *Project Control Analyst* [ [link removed] ]
Owensboro, KY - *Dry Dock Supervisor* [ [link removed] ]
Olive Branch, MS – *Cargo General Manager* [ [link removed] ]
Nationwide – *Veteran-Only Franchise Opportunities* [ [link removed] ]

*Security & Technical*

Cayce, SC - *Unarmed Security Officer* [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

Indianapolis, IN - *Chaplain (VA)* [ [link removed] ]
Leavenworth, KS - *Medical Technician (VA)* [ [link removed] ]
Roseburg, OR - *Biomedical Equipment Specialist (VA)* [ [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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Veteran and Military year round discounts [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ]Tiffany [ [link removed] ] 10% off engagement rings and wedding bands. The engagement discount is available in the U.S. only.

New Balance [ [link removed] ] Discount for active-duty military, National Guard, reservists and Veterans.

[ [link removed] ]The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille [ [link removed] ] 15% off for military personnel, excludes alcohol and cannot be combined with any other offers.



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*VA News: *


* Safe settings and trusted care for women Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans get help with VA health care enrollment, benefits in successful VEAC event [ [link removed] ]
* Embrace the new year with the Caregiver Support Program [ [link removed] ]
* Revolutionizing lung care: Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy [ [link removed] ]
* Together We Served celebrates Veterans by offering a free plaque of their military service [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #202: Preparing for the New Year [ [link removed] ]
* Six reasons why military Veterans should consider opening a franchise in 2024 [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans share their New Year's resolutions [ [link removed] ]
* Best of 2023: Top Veteran Resources of the Year [ [link removed] ]
* Tennessee volunteer given President's Volunteer Service Award  [ [link removed] ]
* PTSD Bytes: Safety planning to prevent suicide [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans Treatment Court helps direct Veterans to VA services [ [link removed] ]
* Wreaths Across America in Nashville [ [link removed] ]
* Explore the top "Talk About It Tuesday" episodes of the year [ [link removed] ]
* Caregivers: Enhance your holiday well-being with CHAMPVA [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran's crisis line cards remind Veterans they are not alone [ [link removed] ]
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Oklahoma City VA’s buddy check [ [link removed] ]


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Atlanta opthalmologists use Tele-glaucoma to serve Veterans [ [link removed] ]


* [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]Duty and compassion from a Home Based Primary Care team [ [link removed] ]
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Creating tech that improves Veteran care [ [link removed] ]


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Partnerships empower military spouses with successful careers [ [link removed] ]


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Wellness Wednesday Financial Education: Take your first steps toward financial freedom [ [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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