Veterans Canteen Service Celebrates 78 Years of Serving Veterans





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Gaming PC Giveaway

REGIMENT Gaming, America's largest military gaming community is teaming up with Bob Woodruff Foundation to give a gaming PC away to a Veteran or service member. REGIMENT uses video games to unite Veterans, build camaraderie and prevent suicide. You can enter the giveaway for FREE below.



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*Apex Legends Tournament - Aug. 10, 6 p.m. ET. [ [link removed] ]*






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Purple Heart Day and VA Benefits to Recipients

Purple Heart Day is celebrated on August 7 and honors the brave men and women who were wounded, or gave their life, while serving our country. Learn more about the history of the Purple Heart and the benefits VA provides to recipients.



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*Team RWB Purple Heart Workout [ [link removed] ]*

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What CHAMPVA Covers, Costs & Submitting Claims

Learn all about the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), including eligibility, cost, coverage, and more. 



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*Hear stories from Veterans who have used self-help tools — such as journaling and meditation — to help improve their mental well-being. Learn how these practices, combined with mental health treatment, have supported Veterans throughout their journeys. [ [link removed] ]*

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2024 Veterans Day Poster Contest: And the Winner Is...

Check out the winning poster from the 2024 Veterans Day Poster Contest.



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Veterans Canteen Service Celebrates 78 Years of Serving Veterans

It's our birthday! To celebrate, we’re offering FREE SHIPPING and amazing in-store discounts. Use the code SALUTE at checkout to get free shipping. Also, enjoy a free piece of whole fruit with purchase of any lunch sandwich from the grill at the PartiortCafe, get 50% off iced tea or iced tea lemonade at the PatriotBrew, and save over 50% on electronics and more throughout the entire week at the PatriotStore!



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If You're a Marathoner or Ultramarathoner - R*ead This! *

Team RWB is looking for *12 outstanding Veterans* to establish a new record carrying an American flag from San Diego to Washington DC as a team in just 15-17 days. They will run the flag through day and night at a 7:30 - 8:00 min/mile pace. Runner and Crew applications open NOW.



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1921: Veterans Bureau is Born – Precursor to Department of Veteran Affairs

On August 9, 1921, the first centralized U.S. agency for Veterans benefits was established as part of the national effort to consolidate various Veteran programs, specifically for those from World War I. The Bureau only lasted until 1930, but its short history is significant to the establishment of the future VA system.



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Hundreds of Veteran Advocates Meet to Improve Experience for Transitioning Military

Nearly 300 Veteran advocates from the VetResources Community Network (VRCN) representing more than a hundred Veteran organizations met in Dayton, Ohio, to improve the experience for transitioning service members. Learn more about the VRCN [ [link removed] ], partnerships, outreach efforts, upcoming community engagement events and how to join.



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* Get 1-on-1 assistance at VA VetFest events across the country [ [link removed] ]*

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Upcoming Events

We have hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the full list of upcoming events on the outreach events site, including:

*National Peer to Peer Q&A Chat (Typed Q&A chat) [ [link removed] ] *– Aug. 22, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m. ET. 

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FourBlock Provides Free Employment Resources for Veterans

Access instructors, coaches, employer partners and a vast network of alumni all at no cost. FourBlock delivers a variety of in-person and online employment resources designed specifically for individuals at every stage of their transition from the military to civilian employment.



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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 *26 jobs* and five upcoming job fairs, including: *Virtual Heroes Connect Military to Manufacturing – August 14, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

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Check on Your Veteran Buddy! [ [link removed] ]

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting and honoring our nation’s military caregivers; the spouses, parents, family members and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill or injured Veterans. Stand with Hidden Heroes, learn more here *Hidden Heroes - Join and Support Military Caregivers [ [link removed] ].*


* What advice do you have for a friend whose Vietnam Veteran father is in declining health and has no idea what benefits he may be eligible for? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* [ [link removed] ]Are Veterans with ID cards eligible to use any MWR activities and programs provided by bases? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*





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

L.L. Bean [ [link removed] ] 10% off military discount.

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

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*VA News: *


* Celebrate National Eye Exam Month and explore VA optometrist careers [ [link removed] ]
* Protheses implant surgery at Portland VA [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #233: Predicting the future [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #233: Predicting the future [ [link removed] ]
* Houston VA helps restock Veteran food pantries after power outage [ [link removed] ]
* Workshop to expand Social Connection resources for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Connecting Veterans: Houston event unites over 1,000 Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* How a VA virtual reality headset changed a Veteran’s life [ [link removed] ]
* 20,000 completed toxic exposure screenings [ [link removed] ]
* Kansas City VA honors centenarian [ [link removed] ]
* CWV Book Corner, August: Army Veteran Theresa Kulikowski-Gillespie [ [link removed] ]
* Earn more with a gastroenterology specialty at VA [ [link removed] ]
* Transforming smiles: Denture solutions for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Support for Veteran with Lou Gehrig’s Disease [ [link removed] ]
* The Congressional Gold Medal and the 369th Infantry Regiment's Harlem Hellfighters [ [link removed] ]
* Wheelchair games uplifting for New Orleans Veteran [ [link removed] ]
* VA offers compassionate care for pregnancy loss [ [link removed] ]
* Vet Center Scholarship program first graduates [ [link removed] ]
* Special operator defeats cancer with help from VA [ [link removed] ]





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