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*Get Matched with a Mentor from America's Top Companies*

American Corporate Partners (ACP) connects post-9/11 Veterans with corporate professionals for customized career guidance. ACP can help you find a new position, get promoted and grow your network. The average starting salary for Veterans who use ACP is $93,000!



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*Discord Event - Q&A with Medal of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts Hosted by Regiment Gaming [ [link removed] ]*

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. ET


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VA Secretary Denis McDonough townhall with Veterans on May 15 [ [link removed] ]
Stream the VA Secretary's Live Townhall on May 15

VA Secretary Denis McDonough will host a live and in-person townhall from the Cleveland VA to discuss VA updates and answer questions from Veterans. Watch the livestream on May 15 at 3 pm ET.



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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 all 45 upcoming events listed by state, including:

*Preparing for Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) – Online [ [link removed] ]*

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. ET

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Denver conference May 13-17 [ [link removed] ]
HUGE Veteran Event in Denver May 13-17

Get 1-on-1 assistance from VA and the National County Association of Veteran Service Officers in Denver, May 13-17. Register [ [link removed] ] today!



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Free Call of Duty Endowment Knight Recon: Tracer Pack

Military service members and Veterans get your free Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Knight Recon: Tracer Pack for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone. The freebie is provided by Call of Duty Endowment and USAA. *While supplies last. Quantities limited. ID.me account required.* See official rules here [ [link removed] ]. 



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$10 Credit in Every Account from Shop VCS.com

To honor the work of our brave men and women wo have served our country so valiantly, we have put $10 in every member’s account. From now through May 21, 2024, honor America’s military heroes and save on the best that ShopVCS has to offer.



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Claim Predators are Targeting Veterans. How to Protect Yourself and Your Benefits

Claim predators target Veterans’ benefits via mail, phone or online. Check out this list of red flags to look out for to protect yourself and your VA benefits. 



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*This Mental Health Month, Veterans Ryan, Greg, and Bridget share how they improved their lives by reaching out for mental health support. Learn how individualized treatment helped make a difference. [ [link removed] ]*

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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 29 jobs and six upcoming job fairs, including New Orleans, LA – Police Officer [ [link removed] ].

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*It's Public Service Recognition Week! Learn How You Can Recognize VA Employees [ [link removed] ]*

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10 Tips to Defend Your Online Data

Veterans are often targeted by criminals attempting to fraudulently deceive and receive benefits or access valuable data. Here are 10 tips to protect your online information and defend your VA benefits. 



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Veteran Buddy Check! [ [link removed] ]

Be a Buddy – Use Vet Tix [ [link removed] ] to re-connect with a Battle Buddy! Vet Tix provides tickets to a variety of events across the country, visit the Vet Tix [ [link removed] ] today and enjoy a show with your Buddy!  


* Has anyone here had a combat related near death experience? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* Does VA offer marriage counseling? *Answers Here [ [link removed] ]*





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

Urban Helmets [ [link removed] ] 15% off for active duty and Veterans.

Champs Sports [ [link removed] ] 10% discount for active duty, Veterans, National Guard, reservists and family members.

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



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*VA News: *


* Advance your nursing career with VA and start serving Veterans today [ [link removed] ]
* VetFest: Making connections in the community [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans share how mental health care improved their lives [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #220: Moving forward [ [link removed] ]
* Women Veterans: Suicide is preventable and support is available [ [link removed] ]
* Caregiving with children and adolescents [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans: New website for ordering contact lenses [ [link removed] ]
* Dr. Sari Hart: “I want my students to remember why they came to medicine.” [ [link removed] ]
* Houston VA Epilepsy Center receives highest accreditation rating [ [link removed] ]
* Kerrville VA celebrating 100 years of providing care for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* At VA, beating employee burnout means investments in what you need [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Edward Thomas [ [link removed] ]
* It may be your thyroid [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans benefitting from VA’s banking program [ [link removed] ]
* VBA embracing organizational transformation to enhance customer experience [ [link removed] ]
* VA celebrates Nurses Month [ [link removed] ]
* Vet Centers: No-cost counseling for military sexual trauma [ [link removed] ]
* The valor and sacrifice of the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Military Intelligence Service [ [link removed] ]
* Promoting healthy aging for older adults [ [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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