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Free Farming, Beekeeping Opportunities for Veterans

Farming and beekeeping can be therapeutic and meaningful work. Check out this list of free opportunities exclusively for Veterans interested in beekeeping or agricultural programs.



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Upcoming Events

We have so many events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors, we are now posting a weekly list. Check out VA News for more than 40 upcoming events listed by state, including:

*Military & Veterans Connect Group: Find Flow & Relief with Qi Gong and Tai Chi – Online* [ [link removed] ]

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET

*National Veterans Creative Arts Festival - Denver, CO [ [link removed] ]*

Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT

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Get Health Care Overseas

VA's Foreign Medical Program may be able to help you get reimbursed for care received while living or traveling abroad.



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Find What You're Looking for with VA's New Resource Navigator

Are you looking for a quick reference guide to the most popular and frequently sought-after VA tools and resources? Check out the VA Resource Navigator.



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Manage Your VA Care While Traveling

Traveling this summer? From telehealth options to filling your prescriptions, check out these five tips to ensure your health care needs are met while you’re away.



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VA Working Towards a Sustainable Health Care System

Climate change is one of the biggest public health threats of the 21st century, impacting Veterans where they live and work. Read how one VA provider reduced harmful emissions at her facility by 30% and what else VA is doing to mitigate the health care sector’s impact on the environment.



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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  "Hiring Veterans" on VA News. Check out this week's list of 24 jobs and four upcoming job fairs, including Baltimore, MD – Firefighter [ [link removed] ].

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Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11

Have you seen a VA employee doing something noteworthy, in words or action, and making a positive difference to the Veterans we serve? Learn how to nominate employees for their outstanding service during Public Service Recognition Week.



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Chronicles from VA’s History: Occupational Therapy

Have you had occupational therapy at VA or in the private sector? Early OT programs originally started after the Civil War. In the 20th century, formal programs were included in rehabilitative care for Veterans. This exhibit explores the type of activities and historic equipment used to treat Veterans.



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Today I am Sharing My Story. Three Veterans who share their mental health story during Mental Health month. [ [link removed] ]
May is Mental Health Month

This Mental Health Month, hear Veterans share how their lives and perspectives have improved with mental health treatment, and learn about the tools that helped them along the way.



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Veteran Buddy Check! [ [link removed] ]

Ready to re-connect with your friends and family from service? Pledge to reach 10 Veterans and sign up for Buddy Check resources. [ [link removed] ] Get started now and check out American Legion’s *Buddy Check Toolkit [ [link removed] ]*


* What are some resources you have used to try to find old wartime buddies? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* When you deployed, what were some resources, organizations or services that you wish you had known about? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*





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Six Flags [ [link removed] ] Discounts off single and season passes after verification.

Seaworld Parks and Entertainment [ [link removed] ] Various free and discounted tickets for active military and Veterans depending on location.

Armed Forces Vacation Club [ [link removed] ] Save big on travel for Military Appreciation Month! 



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*VA News: *


* VA Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing [ [link removed] ]
* VA celebrates five years of appeals modernization [ [link removed] ]
* Make the most of May and meet a VA recruiter at one of these events [ [link removed] ]
* Welcoming home North Texas Vietnam Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #219: Breakfast burrito, fuel your day for success [ [link removed] ]
* Patient Experience Week [ [link removed] ]
* VA to expand health care coverage to Veteran family members and caregivers through CHAMPVA [ [link removed] ]
* Innovative clinic treats PTSD with acupuncture [ [link removed] ]
* Keeping hospital clean job of every Dallas VA employee [ [link removed] ]
* Columbia Fisher House: One year of supporting Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Medal of Honor, social work and service [ [link removed] ]
* Patient safety a Bay Pines VA top priority [ [link removed] ]
* Army Veteran shares her experiences with autism [ [link removed] ]
* Exploring Rural VA Communities: Fort Harrison, Montana [ [link removed] ]
* New Akaka clinic already making a difference [ [link removed] ]
* PTSD Bytes: PTSD and HIV [ [link removed] ]
* Inspiring future doctors: CMV event connects students to medical careers [ [link removed] ]
* Oklahoma City VA's Raisin to retire [ [link removed] ]





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