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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Financial Assistance for Buying, Building or Modifying Your Home

VA offers grants to help Veterans pay for renovations that can make their homes more accessible if they’ve lost mobility. Learn more in the free Home Modification Benefits Guide [ [link removed] ] and at the Home Modification Benefits webinar on Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. ET.

*NAVIGATE YOUR HOME MODIFICATION BENEFITS* [ [link removed] ]


*SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE EVENT* [ [link removed] ]






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Avoid the Seasonal CRUD! Get Your Free Vaccine at VA or Retail Pharmacies

Respiratory illness season is approaching. Vaccines can help protect from flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), COVID-19, and pneumococcal pneumonia. These vaccines are available free of charge to Veterans receiving care at VA. To locate a VA medical facility, in-network urgent care or retail pharmacy near you, use the VA locator [ [link removed] ].

*PROTECT YOURSELF THIS SEASON* [ [link removed] ]


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Fall Travel Deals | Shop VCS.com

As we transition into a new season, now is the perfect time to book your next family adventure. Save up to 60% off your hotel or up to 25% on rental cars. Every purchase helps to support the well-being of other Veterans within your community.

*GET YOUR TRAVEL DEALS NOW* [ [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:

Online: Social Security Benefits Overview - Sept. 26 - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]

*VIEW ALL EVENTS* [ [link removed] ]


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Back-to-School: Free Youth Programs, Recreational Activities and Family-friendly Festivities

Looking for resources to support with back-to-school? We’ve got you covered with free to low-cost programs, recreational activities, and family-friendly fun to make this back-to-school season the best yet!

*FIND THE FUN* [ [link removed] ]






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*Eldson returned from the war in Vietnam to hostile protests, which left him feeling angry. These feelings led him down a path that included self-isolation, drug use, and jail time. Watch Eldson describe how VA programs shaped his sobriety journey. [ [link removed] ]*

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Discover the National POW/MIA Memorial

Learn about the powerful memorial at VA’s Riverside National Cemetery honoring Prisoner of War/Missing in Action service members. Dedicated in 2004, the memorial features a striking bronze sculpture by Vietnam Veteran Lewis Lee Millett, Jr. Learn about the incredible story behind the memorial and the enduring legacy of those who suffered in captivity.

*TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE MEMORIAL* [ [link removed] ]






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*New podcast series highlights VA research on key health topics [ [link removed] ]*

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Have You Secured Your Financial Future with VA’s Life Insurance Programs?

Now is a great time for you and your family to reflect on whether you have the right coverage to secure your financial future. VA has a wide array of life insurance programs tailored to fit your unique needs, no matter what stage of life you’re in.

*GET COVERED* [ [link removed] ]


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Serving with Pride. A VA employee's story about serving under Don't Ask Don't Tell. [ [link removed] ]



Anniversary of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal

Air Force Veteran and VA's director of HIV, Hepatitis and Related Conditions Programs shares his military story about serving under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.

*READ HIS STORY* [ [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 *seven upcoming job fairs*, including: 

Online: Veteran Beginning Farmers And Ranchers - Sept. 30 - 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]

*FIND YOUR NEXT JOB* [ [link removed] ]


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

Veteran Buddy Check - Online - Beginning Sept. 26 through October [ [link removed] ]


* Did anyone go into teaching when they retired/separated from the military? What was your experience like? *Answers here > [ [link removed] ]*
* Four years after being medically retired DFAS says I never submitted a 1351-2. What should I do? *Answers here > [ [link removed] ]*

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Raise Awareness and Support for Veteran Suicide Prevention

Face the Fight is an initiative working to break the stigma surrounding suicide in the military community by raising awareness and fostering open conversations about support and hope.

*FACE THE FIGHT TOGETHER* [ [link removed] ]


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Veteran Discounts Year Round

*Carhartt [ [link removed] ] *15% off for Veterans. Click on the ID.me button during checkout and follow the steps to verify your eligibility. Your ID.me account does not expire, so you’ll also be able to use it on future Carhartt orders.

*CARHARTT DISCOUNT* [ [link removed] ]






*SAVE MONEY, FIND MORE DISCOUNTS* [ [link removed] ]






*VA News: *


* Community healing for American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Exploring Rural VA Communities: Chillicothe, Ohio [ [link removed] ]
* A beginner’s guide to Veteran homelessness [ [link removed] ]
* Cincinnati Veterans compete in collaborative fitness challenge [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #240: You can do yoga! [ [link removed] ]
* VA offers resources for suicide loss survivors [ [link removed] ]
* VA expands online notice availability for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* St. Louis VA performs WATCHMAN heart implant procedure [ [link removed] ]
* Second to none: VA prostate cancer care [ [link removed] ]
* VA breaks ground in El Paso for health care center [ [link removed] ]
* American Red Cross donates golf cart [ [link removed] ]
* Caring for older Veterans at home after emergency visits [ [link removed] ]
* VA psychiatrists work to improve the mental health of Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Advancing treatment for impairments caused by stroke [ [link removed] ]
* Sled hockey: Veteran camaraderie on and off the ice [ [link removed] ]
* Community comes together for Veterans mental health summit [ [link removed] ]
* New way to attach a prosthetic limb after amputation [ [link removed] ]
* Enhancing access to mental health care for Veterans in crisis [ [link removed] ]
* Working at VA means getting more from your primary care career [ [link removed] ]





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Download the VA Welcome Kit

*VA WELCOME KIT* [ [link removed] ]


Find a VA facility near you.

*FACILITY LOCATOR* [ [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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