April 11 at 6 pm EST - Q&A session about VA health care and benefits





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Free, Easy-to-Use Veteran Buddy Finder

Find people you served with and make contact using Together We Served's Veteran Buddy Finder. Over 2.3 million members.



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Upcoming Events

We have so many events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors, we are now posting a list in the weekly blog. Check out the blog for a list of upcoming events, including:

*Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans, Caregivers & Spouses – Online* [ [link removed] ]
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. ET

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*ICYMI: Watch the special celebration of Medal of Honor Day! Hear from Medal of Honor recipients Britt Slabinski, Barney Barnum and Ryan Pitts during "Honor the Sacrifice: A Fireside Chat to Inspire the Future." [ [link removed] ]*

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Up to 50% off 2024 MLB Ticket Discounts

Baseball is back! Save up to 50% on tickets to your favorite MLB games this season. With a new season it’s time for new savings, and these deals hit the on-deck circle for you just in time.



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2 Million Mobile App Downloads Giving More Veterans Access

Get the VA Health and Benefits mobile app [ [link removed] ] and quickly check your VA appointments and claims status, refill prescriptions and much more. More than 2 million Veterans have already downloaded the app.



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Join VFW’s Free Exclusive Gaming League for Veterans

Registration for Season 3 of VFW's free gaming league Combat Tested Gaming closes April 12, with weekly matches set to begin the week of April 15. Each season culminates in a playoff-style tournament bracket. 



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*April 11 at 6 pm EST - Q&A session about VA health care and benefits on the Combat Tested Gaming Discord [ [link removed] ]*

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*VA Serves More Women Veterans than Ever Before *

Women Veterans are the fastest growing group using VA services, and VA is expanding care to better serve their needs. VA health services for women include primary care, mammograms and cancer screening, gynecologic and fertility treatment, specialized mental health support, female-specific prosthetic and sensory aid devices, chronic pain management, and many more. Read why Air Force Veteran Lyndsey Leffel chooses VA care.



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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week

Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in our "Hiring Veterans" blog post. Check out the latest job listings and upcoming job fairs, including Aurora, CO – Operations Research Analyst [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ].

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*13 Ways to Protect Yourself From Fraud [ [link removed] ]*

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Help Drive Research and Unlock Veteran Spouse Employment Improvements

Blue Star Families is conducting their annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey [ [link removed] ]. Survey results help develop programs and policies to support Veterans and service members, their spouses, families, caregivers and survivors.



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Finding Hope After Military Sexual Trauma

While serving in the National Guard, Melissa was sexually assaulted. Fearing repercussions, she didn’t speak up about her experience. Watch her talk about how she began her healing journey after seeking mental health support.



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*Veteran Peer Q&A Corner*

* Is there a DD214 equivalent while still on active duty? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* [ [link removed] ]Do you get housing allowance for the Post-9/11 GI Bill for school if you still live on a military installation as a dependent? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* Should I be worried about receiving a discharge for Adjustment Disorder if I want to get back into the military? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*





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

CheapTickets [ [link removed] ]18% discount on travel deals. See website for details.

Sunny Sports [ [link removed] ] 6% off your order for military, Veterans and first responders.

Texas de Brazil [ [link removed] ] 15% off, not valid on holidays.



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*VA News: *


* Clinicians’ role in sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention [ [link removed] ]
* Proactive culture: How to uphold dignity and respect for all [ [link removed] ]
* Navy Veteran turns his life around with a second chance from VA [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #216: World Tai Chi and Qigong Day [ [link removed] ]
* Montana VA’s new mobile mental health service [ [link removed] ]
* Nurse practitioner has a heart “as big as Texas” [ [link removed] ]
* Innovation expo: 'It’s our honor to innovate and improve for you' [ [link removed] ]
* Last Roll Call of Remembrance [ [link removed] ]
* Navy Veteran finds his calling as VA police officer [ [link removed] ]
* Why Air Force Veteran Lyndsey Leffel chooses VA care [ [link removed] ]
* Re-evaluating penicillin allergies in Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* PTSD resources for active duty, National Guard and Reserve [ [link removed] ]
* The Tuskegee Airmen: 332nd Fighter Group’s “Red Tails” [ [link removed] ]
* Transgender Veteran brings visibility to LGBTQ+ and homeless communities [ [link removed] ]
* Dance like your heart depends on it! [ [link removed] ]
* Moving in May for VA2K [ [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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