Buddy Check: Support and Connect with Your Fellow Veterans





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*'Carry the Load' and Honor Veterans, Service Members During 'Memorial May'*

Sign up now to 'Carry the Load' and be a part of the 20,000-mile cross-country trek honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. The march takes place in May and will travel through 34 VA national cemeteries along five separate routes covering 48 states. 



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What You Need to Know about the Change Healthcare Cyber Breach

You may have heard about the recent Change Healthcare (CHC) cybersecurity incident [ [link removed] ], which impacted health care institutions across America. Read this update from VA, and learn what this incident could mean for you. Listen in Thursday, April 25 at 2 pm ET to VA Secretary McDonough's press conference [ [link removed] ] for updates and more information.



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This National Volunteer Week, Support VetServe 2024 by Volunteering at VA. [ [link removed] ]

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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 of more than 30 upcoming events listed by state, including:

*Online – VFW Combat Tested Gaming Rec Therapy Q&A* [ [link removed] ] - Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. ET

*Online – VA Gaming Outreach Team: MVG (Military and Veteran Gaming) VA Health Care Q&A* [ [link removed] ] - Tuesday, April 30, 6 to 7 p.m. ET

*Online – Medal of Honor recipient Ryan Pitts Q&A hosted by Regiment Gaming [ [link removed] ]* - Thursday, May 9, 6 to 7 p.m. ET

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Buddy Check: Support and Connect with Your Fellow Veterans

Make time for your buddies. Call, email, text or visit and support one another. Explore VA’s Veteran Buddy Check [ [link removed] ] effort to learn more about Buddy Checks and access valuable resources.



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VA Home Loan Denials and New Guides to the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App

In this episode of the BLUF, learn about common reasons VA Home Loans are denied and how to address these causes, and we also take a look at the convenience and ease of the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App.



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Mother’s Day Sale on Shop VCS.com

Mom deserves special treatment. Make her day and enjoy exclusive savings on top brands like Vuori, Ray-Ban, Crocs and more. With your Mother’s Day gear, you can also enjoy amazing savings on jewelry, flowers and vacations deals guaranteed to make her smile.



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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 Remote – Financial Manager (VA) [ [link removed] ].

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May is Mental Health Month

As we approach Mental Health Month, hear from Veterans on how they took charge of their mental health and found healing, balance and recovery through treatment.



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*Discover the Blue Star Neighborhood*

Blue Star Neighborhood is here to create community and support for military-connected families. If you activate your account in April, you will automatically be entered to win 1 of 350 Amazon e-gift cards!

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Work at VA, Get Scholarship Money for School

The Employee Incentive Scholarship Program [ [link removed] ] (EISP) offers eligible VA employees tax-free scholarships of up to $46,307 toward the cost of higher education, including tuition, registration fees and books.



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*National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, 2024 [ [link removed] ]*
*Locate a Collection Site Near You [ [link removed] ]*

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Veteran Buddy Check!

When’s the last time you checked-in on your buddies? Pledge to reach 10 Veterans and sign up for Buddy Check resources. [ [link removed] ] Share your Buddy Check story [ [link removed] ] or learn how to start your own Veteran social [ [link removed] ]. Connect now on these questions:


* How can Veterans living abroad get assistance if there are no VA hospitals nearby? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* What are your best practices on handling the stresses of everyday life? *Answers Here >* [ [link removed] ]





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

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

Tread Labs [ [link removed] ] 20% off once verified. Available for active military, Veterans and family members.

Sunglass Hut [ [link removed] ] 15% off discount. [ [link removed] ]



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*VA News: *


* VA and American Kidney Fund partnership [ [link removed] ]
* Help for Veterans facing thoughts of suicide [ [link removed] ]
* South Carolina VA team hosts successful Veterans Event [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #218: Give me a (yoga) break! [ [link removed] ]
* A caregiver’s journey with advance care planning [ [link removed] ]
* Inside a VA Healthy Teaching Kitchen [ [link removed] ]
* VA and USDA food security initiatives [ [link removed] ]
* Stand Down 2024 demonstrated ATLAS capabilities to Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Peer sponsorship increases success of military-to-civilian transition [ [link removed] ]
* CWV Book Corner, April: Marine Corps Veteran Uquay Baker [ [link removed] ]
* Equipping Veterans with the knowledge to address kidney disease [ [link removed] ]
* Gulf War Illness Engagement Sessions scheduled in April [ [link removed] ]
* Doctor encourages Veterans to get a colonoscopy [ [link removed] ]
* Chicago Vet Center, VA, honor women Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* VA’s Million Veteran Program supports Whole Health research [ [link removed] ]
* American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans: Apply for your copayment exemption today [ [link removed] ]
* Busting misconceptions about toxic exposure screening [ [link removed] ]
* VA finds new ways to make diversity a cornerstone of Veteran care [ [link removed] ]
* Six ways anyone can start the conversation with a Veteran about suicide [ [link removed] ]
* Telehealth and virtual tools deliver high-quality care to rural Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #217: Are you breathing? [ [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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