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Racing for Veterans: Learn the Thrill of the Track 

Battle Scarred Motorsports (BSM) harnesses the power of motorsports and road course endurance racing to provide adrenaline therapy and create positive change in the lives of Veterans and first responders.



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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 27 upcoming events, including:

*Federal Employment Webinar Series: Navigating USAJobs* [ [link removed] ]
Friday, April 19, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m. ET

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*VetServe 2024: Support National Volunteer Week, April 21-27 [ [link removed] ]*

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Ask VA Secretary McDonough a Question: Virtual Townhall, May 15

Submit your question for VA Secretary Denis McDonough's virtual townhall on May 15, 2024 at 2 pm ET. *Submit your question by April 30*. You will receive an email confirmation if your question is selected.



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Find Your Next Career 

Bridge My Return is a free hiring platform for members of the military community—Veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, as well as military spouses, Veteran spouses and caregivers.



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12 Free Mobile Apps for Veterans

Find fitness and wellness resources, manage your VA medical appointments and refill prescriptions, network and explore Veteran advocacy groups, and much more with these 12 free apps for Veterans.



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Celebrate National Parks Week with Deals from ShopVCS.com

Visiting hours are open! Discover deals devoted to the exploration and appreciation of our most treasured and public lands. Hike, bike and camp the great outdoors. ShopVCS has curated all your essentials to venture into America’s backyard.



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*Veterans, Gold Star Families get free lifetime pass to national parks, wildlife refuges, other public lands [ [link removed] ]*

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Free Resource Helps Families Embrace Seen, Unseen Differences

Project Flaunt Hub [ [link removed] ] is open to all, and is specifically tailored to meet the needs of children with military connections. Free online activities and videos can help families and children learn more about the importance of celebrating visible and invisible differences.



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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 this week's list of 24 jobs and four upcoming job fairs, including Seattle, WA - Police Officer [ [link removed] ].

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*Recognize a Commitment to Hiring and Recruiting Veterans: Nominations for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, the only federal-level Veterans’ employment award, being accepted through April 30, 2024 [ [link removed] ]*

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Healing From MST Looks Different for Everyone

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. VA offers free services to support military sexual trauma (MST) survivors no matter where they are in their recovery.



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*Veteran Peer Q&A Corner*

* What are some considerations when deciding between using VA health care versus a private plan? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* How well are you sleeping? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* What is your personal response to homeless Veterans? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*





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Foot Locker [ [link removed] ] 10% discount for Active Duty, Veterans, National Guard, Reservists and dependents of Active Duty and Retirees.

Lululemon [ [link removed] ] 15% off online and in-store. Available for active military, Veterans, reservists and spouses.

Baseball Hall of Fame [ [link removed] ] $20 admission for Veterans. Free admission for active and retired career military.



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*VA News: *


* Innovative program focuses on homeless trauma [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #217: Are you breathing? [ [link removed] ]
* Telehealth and virtual tools deliver high-quality care to rural Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Six ways anyone can start the conversation about suicide with a Veteran [ [link removed] ]
* Proactive culture: How to uphold dignity and respect for all [ [link removed] ]
* Build a VA career caring for aging Veterans as a geriatrics specialist [ [link removed] ]
* Bridging health care gaps for Veterans with TeleCardiology [ [link removed] ]
* Social workers’ efforts to end food insecurity [ [link removed] ]
* Remain vigilant this tax season! [ [link removed] ]
* Black maternal health matters at VA [ [link removed] ]
* A Veteran’s journey of redemption thanks to VA [ [link removed] ]
* Brush with homelessness leads Air Force Veteran to helping others [ [link removed] ]
* Preserving Veterans’ memories and stories [ [link removed] ]
* Help our teams reach their full potential with a leadership role at VA [ [link removed] ]
* Get help in raising your credit score at a free workshop [ [link removed] ]
* Journal of General Internal Medicine special issue on VA virtual care [ [link removed] ]
* Social worker’s 48 years at VA [ [link removed] ]
* Career of dedication includes Navy, Air Force and VA [ [link removed] ]
* Reaching Veterans in Southeast Louisiana [ [link removed] ]
* Managing Type 2 diabetes [ [link removed] ]





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Find a VA facility near you.

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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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