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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Free Tuition and Housing: Learn Defense Manufacturing Skills 

The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing program (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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Joint Base Charleston, SC Career Exploration & Hiring Fair: First Responders – Dec. 4, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

Check on Your Veteran Buddy!

Discounts and Deals for Veterans

From You Flowers 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.

VA News: 

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

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1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat

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