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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Free Event Tickets for First Responders

1st Tix distributes free event tickets to current and former first responders and their families.

*LEARN HOW TO GET YOUR FREE TICKETS* [ [link removed] ]






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Learn All About VA's Caregiver Support

From skills training and peer mentoring to monthly financial assistance, get the bottom-line up front on VA's Caregiver Support Program. 

*GET THE DETAILS ON CAREGIVER SUPPORT* [ [link removed] ]


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Free Tuition and Housing: Learn Defense Manufacturing Skills 

The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing program [ [link removed] ] (ATDM) equips students with the latest technologies and offers full scholarships for training and housing. Read how one Army Veteran and ATDM student was featured as a star-skilled tradesperson at a NASCAR Cup Series race.

*APPLY TODAY FOR ATDM* [ [link removed] ]


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Black Friday Sale Continues on Shop VCS.com

Our Black Friday Sale is still live on ShopVCS. Now through Dec. 2, discover amazing deals on member favorites guaranteed to be great gifts, or yourself during this holiday season. Check your cart for extra discounts at checkout.

*SHOP THESE GREAT DEALS* [ [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:

*Stress Solutions Virtual Workshop - Dec. 3 - 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. [ [link removed] ]*

*VIEW ALL EVENTS* [ [link removed] ]


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Free Viewing of “Transformed By Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth”

A powerful new documentary follows several Veterans and service members as they share their personal stories of transformation, hope and growth.

*WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY* [ [link removed] ]






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Prepare for Secure Sign-in Changes

Starting in 2025, you’ll need to use a Login.gov or ID.me account to sign in to manage your VA health and benefits online. *After January 31, 2025, we’ll remove the option to sign in with a My HealtheVet user ID and password.* You’ll still be able to use your My HealtheVet health portal—you’ll just need to sign in to it with a Login.gov or ID.me account. Create your account and log in using it today so you’re all set before January 31.

*CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT AND LOG IN TODAY* [ [link removed] ]


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The History of VA: Presumptive Conditions

After World War I, thousands of Veterans suffering from tuberculosis and neuropsychiatric disorders struggled to prove their conditions were connected to their service, leaving many without critical benefits. In response, congress passed a 1921 law introducing presumptive service connection, which removed the burden of proof for certain diseases. Read how this laid the foundation for the modern system of presumptive conditions.

*READ THE HISTORY OF PRESUMPTIVE CONDITIONS* [ [link removed] ]


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Supporting a Veteran’s Mental Health

A Veteran's loved one can make a difference by offering the Veteran the support they need to seek treatment. Read about the experiences of people who encouraged the Veteran in their life to seek mental health care and how that care changed their life.

*READ HOW SEEKING CARE CHANGED THESE VETERANS' LIVES* [ [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 *66 jobs* and *eight upcoming job fairs*, including: 

*_Las Cruces, NM SBA Military Community Entrepreneurship Summit – Dec. 3, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MT_ [ [link removed] ]*
*_Joint Base Charleston, SC Career Exploration & Hiring Fair: First Responders – Dec. 4, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET_ [ [link removed] ]*

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


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

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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

From You Flowers [ [link removed] ] offers Veterans and military a 20% off coupon on flower arrangements, fruit gift baskets and more. When you click on the coupon, your discount will be automatically applied at check-out.

*SEND SOME FLOWERS TODAY* [ [link removed] ]


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






*VA News: *


* Protect your donations from charity scams! [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #249: Cranberry sauce, vibrant and versatile [ [link removed] ]
* The story of a Gold Star father [ [link removed] ]
* OAM's innovative one-handed bra closure [ [link removed] ]
* Nurse practitioner resident training [ [link removed] ]
* REBOOT Combat Recovery program works for Navy Veteran [ [link removed] ]
* TeleDermatology: Timely care when you need it [ [link removed] ]
* SHRIMPS: Improving practices and keeping patients safe [ [link removed] ]
* Exploring Rural VA Communities: Big Spring, Texas [ [link removed] ]
* Perinatal Veterans Socials foster community at Orlando VA [ [link removed] ]
* "I joined the Million Veteran Program after losing my best friend to cancer" [ [link removed] ]
* Honor Flight: A journey of gratitude and reflection [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran and VA provider and the future of virtual reality [ [link removed] ]
* Caregivers find support and services at VA [ [link removed] ]
* International Fraud Awareness Week: Protecting Veterans from emerging scams [ [link removed] ]
* Now is the perfect time to try to stop smoking again [ [link removed] ]
* International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day [ [link removed] ]
* Better life/work balance is waiting for you at VA [ [link removed] ]





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*VA WELCOME KIT* [ [link removed] ]


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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