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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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3 Tips When Submitting a VA Disability Claim. [ [link removed] ]
*3 Tips for VA Disability Claims*

Learn three important tips to consider when submitting a claim for VA disability.



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GI Bill Comparison Tool and VA Health Connect. [ [link removed] ]
Find the School that Fits You with the GI Bill Comparison Tool

Learn how you can use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to find the right school for you to use your GI Bill benefits.



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Google cloud launchpad for Veterans. [ [link removed] ]
No-cost Google Cloud Training and Certification for Veterans 

Ready to translate your military experience into a powerful career in cloud? Join Google Cloud Launchpad for Veterans on November 7 & 8. Gain in-demand skills and become a leader in digital transformation with this no-cost Google Cloud training and certification journey.



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Summer closeout deals from ShopVCS. [ [link removed] ]
Summer Ending Deals from ShopVCS.com

Celebrate the end of summer with amazing savings on ShopVCS member favorites. Save big on brands like Olukai, Born Primitive, Solo Stove, Yeti and more. 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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Vietnam War Memorial. [ [link removed] ]
Volunteer to Assist in POW/MIA Research and Recovery Missions

TERRA Search Promise has been completing POW/MIA research, recovery and repatriation missions since October 2020. Joining this unique mission allows Veterans to explore their service-connected past while influencing their own future.



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VA History, VA study of former Prisoners of War. [ [link removed] ]
The History of VA: VA Study of Former Prisoners of War

In the wake of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, American POWs endured severe hardships, from starvation to torture. Their return home often marked the beginning of a new struggle with lasting health issues. Learn more about a vital VA study that shaped ongoing support for Veterans who experienced such hardships.



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*Thank you for the opportunity to serve you: John Boerstler bids farewell
a [ [link removed] ]s VA’s Chief Veterans Experience Officer. [ [link removed] ]*

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Military boot camp photo. [ [link removed] ]
*Find Your Boot Camp,
Basic Training P**hoto for Free*

Find a copy of your Boot Camp, Basic Training class or platoon photo from Together We Served! Browse their growing library of over 30,000 photos today!



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Veterans at a PACT Act event. [ [link removed] ]
VA Leads the Way in
Exposure-informed Care

Since August 2022, 5.6 million Veterans have been screened for toxic exposures, and more than 740,000 Veterans have enrolled in VA health care. 


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* Apply for VA health care [ [link removed] ]


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Access the care and benefits you deserve. Visit VA.gov/PACT [ [link removed] ] or schedule an appointment with your VA provider to see if you're eligible for PACT Act benefits and services.

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*Michael served in the Marines and carried his experiences with him after service. An angry outburst at a bar made him realize he needed mental health support. Read how therapy for PTSD and anger helped him manage his symptoms, find a new purpose. [ [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 in this week's Veteran Resources article, including:

Online: Regiment Gaming VA General Benefits Q&A - Sept. 19, 2024, 6-7 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]

*EVENTS* [ [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 *27 jobs* and *six upcoming job fairs*, including: 

Kirtland AFB NM Military Hiring Fair — Sept. 20, 2024, 9 a.m. - noon MT [ [link removed] ]

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


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

* Can a medically retired combat injured Veteran working for the federal government buy back their service time to retire early? Answers here > [ [link removed] ]

Serve again in your community by volunteering with a Mission Continues [ [link removed] ] service platoon—an opportunity to engage and connect with Veterans and community members while generating real, tangible impact. Each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support needed to work more effectively. Find a platoon near you [ [link removed] ].

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*Join the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's National Convening Sept. 24, 2024. [ [link removed] ]*

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Dress shoes for men. [ [link removed] ]
Save 15% Off Premium Footwear

Founded in 1922, Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation is a U.S. based manufacturer of premium men’s footwear and accessories. 15% off for active-duty service members and Veterans.



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*VA News: *


* How we spent our summer… volunteering [ [link removed] ]
* Working at VA means getting more from your primary care career [ [link removed] ]
* Enhancing access to mental health care for Veterans in crisis [ [link removed] ]
* VA’s Million Veteran Program shares suicide prevention research [ [link removed] ]
* Support for Veterans experiencing fraud and other monetary challenges [ [link removed] ]
* Over 200 Veterans tee it up at golf clinic [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #235: Bring your mind back with mindful breathing [ [link removed] ]
* PTSD Bytes 42: PTSD Later in Life [ [link removed] ]
* Be prepared for an emergency [ [link removed] ]
* HEARTH project supports Veterans through military transition [ [link removed] ]
* Online certification programs provide training in environmental exposures [ [link removed] ]
* Teens trade screens for service at North Texas VA [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran shares immersive technology with other Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Employee experience officer shares story, discusses retention [ [link removed] ]
* A place of hope and healing [ [link removed] ]
* Lesson learned worth heeding: Use Multi-Factor Authentication [ [link removed] ]
* Moving testimonials at American Legion convention [ [link removed] ]
* VA and Armed Forces Wellness Centers partnering [ [link removed] ]
* Thank you for the opportunity to serve as VA’s Chief Veterans Experience Officer [ [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] ]
Ask VA [ [link removed] ]
Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert [ [link removed] ]

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