2024 Veterans Day Teacher’s Resource Guide Available for Download





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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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100 percent VA disability? Can I work? [ [link removed] ]
*Can Veterans with 100% VA Disability Work?*

Learn the difference between a 100% disability rating and Total Disability Individual Unemployability and how it affects work earnings.



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Patriot Week deals from ShopVCS. [ [link removed] ]
Patriot Week | ShopVCS.com 

ShopVCS proudly salutes those who served. Veterans get an extra 20% off at checkout and every purchase helps support the well-being of other Veterans within your community.



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Free Entrepreneur Training and Mentorship for Post-9/11 Veterans

American Corporate Partners Ventures program provides Veteran entrepreneurs with 1-on-1 year-long mentorship, on-demand resources, and access to other Veteran entrepreneurs and industry experts.



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2024 Veterans Day Teacher’s Resource Guide Available for Download

As a new school year begins and Veterans Day nears, now is a great time to acknowledge those who fought and served in harm’s way to preserve our freedom and the freedom of others. Download [ [link removed] ] the 2024 Veterans Day Teacher's Resource Guide.



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Avoid foreclosure, the Bottom Line Up Front. [ [link removed] ]
The Bottom Line Up Front on Avoiding Foreclosure

What support options are available to you if you’re worried about foreclosure? With VA’s Home Retention Waterfall [ [link removed] ], there are a series of steps designed to provide you with multiple options to remain in your home and avoid foreclosure.



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*Tour of Duty course introduces federal employees without military backgrounds to the life of a military member [ [link removed] ]*

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Welcome Military Families Transitioning to Civilian Life to Their New Communities

Join the Blue Star Welcome Week campaign September 21-29. Americans are invited to welcome military families into their new communities, and raise awareness about the importance of creating community.



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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:

Online: Addressing the Needs of Rural Veterans - Sept. 12, 2024 from 2 - 3 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]

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9/11 a Day of Service and Remembrance

Join over 25,400 volunteers

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Hear stories from Post 9/11 military veterans on managing PTSD. [ [link removed] ]
Post-9/11 Veterans on Managing PTSD

Hear Veterans who served in the post-9/11 era share their experiences of living with PTSD. These Veterans discuss their emotions and symptoms and what led them to get the help they needed to start their path to healing.



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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 *23 jobs* and *five upcoming job fairs*, including: 


* Coroporate Job Opportunities for Veterans and Transitioning Military - Dallas, TX | Sept. 12 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]

*JOBS OF THE WEEK* [ [link removed] ]


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

* Why do Veterans and active duty members still stereotype by rank after someone has retired or left the service? *Answers here > [ [link removed] ]*
* I am a 100% disabled retired Veteran. Does VA have a program or consideration for a Veteran with no family or friends? *Answers here > [ [link removed] ]*

Continue serving and join other Veterans using their skills to provide disaster response with Team Rubicon. Team Rubicon is a Veteran-led humanitarian organization, built to serve global communities, before, during, and after disasters and crises. Their vision is to support humanity and build resiliency for vulnerable communities across the world.

Team Rubicon is powered by people and there’s a role you can fill. Learn how to connect and get involved: How to Get Involved - Team Rubicon (teamrubiconusa.org) [ [link removed] ]






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BOG2 Instant Coffee! Double Time Your Cuppa Joe 

Veteran-owned Alpha Coffee is offering buy 1 get 2 on their new instant coffee Seven Summits. Add three instant coffees to your cart and apply the discount code below. Cannot be used with the GOVX discount or any other discount codes. Discount Code: VABOG224



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*VA News: *


* 9/11 a day of service and remembrance [ [link removed] ]
* Administrative correction honors WWII soldier's service, identity [ [link removed] ]
* Learn more about Advanced Fellowships in Health Systems Research [ [link removed] ]
* New plastic surgeon at Columbia VA [ [link removed] ]
* VA doctor recruits new VA doctors [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #238: Compassion is good for you, and it's only a breath away [ [link removed] ]
* Gulf Coast VA advances virtual reality for Veteran care [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran’s rehabilitation has personal significance [ [link removed] ]
* One Team approach brings new life to ending Veteran homelessness [ [link removed] ]
* Special event for expecting Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* VA leads the way in exposure-informed care [ [link removed] ]
* How to successfully highlight education on a federal resume [ [link removed] ]
* Father and son compete in the Golden Age Games [ [link removed] ]
* VA to send Gulf War-era survey [ [link removed] ]





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Download the VA Welcome Kit

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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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