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Helping Veterans Find Community in Gaming, Esports

Combining camaraderie, support and a love of gaming, Brick by Brick Vets, offers a space for Veterans to build community and find important resources. Join their Twitch stream [ [link removed] ] today.

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Free Franchise Coaching Services for Veterans

Vetrepreneur offers free franchise coaching to walk you through the process of finding the right franchise, including access to more than 600 franchises in 15 different industries.

*ACCESS YOUR FREE COACHING* [ [link removed] ]


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Tips for Staying Safe this Winter

Winter weather can be dangerous and unpredictable. Snow, ice and freezing temps can lead to unexpected injuries and accidents. Check out these winter weather safety tips.

*DON'T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD, GET THE TIPS* [ [link removed] ]






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Upcoming Events

There are 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: Military Voices Free Writing Workshop - Jan. 2 - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

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End of Year Warehouse Deals on Shop VCS.com

The year is wrapping up, which means the arrival of our EOY Warehouse deals. Don’t miss out on massive savings on this year’s favorites. Check your cart for extra discounts at checkout.

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Keep Your Home While Navigating Financial Hardships

Explore the options designed to keep you in your home if you're experiencing a financial hardship.

*LEARN HOW VETERANS CAN AVOID FORECLOSURE* [ [link removed] ]






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The cut-off deadline to move from the My HealtheVet sign-in option is January 31, 2025. For more information, visit: www.va.gov/sign-in-changes. [ [link removed] ]

*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 TODAY* [ [link removed] ]


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John Philip Sousa and “Stars and Stripes Forever”: A Christmas Story

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran John Philip Sousa was crossing the Atlantic on Christmas Day 1896 when the tune for “Stars and Stripes Forever” popped into his head. Within months, Sousa composed what would become the defining song for the American flag and patriotism.

*LEARN THE HISTORY OF "STARS AND STRIIPES FOREVER"* [ [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 *69 jobs* and *four upcoming job fairs*, including: 

*How SBA Can Help You – Dec. 30, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST [ [link removed] ]*

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


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

* Since I get all my sleep apnea supplies from the VA, but I am not rated for sleep apnea, should I put in a disability claim for it? Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]

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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

Sherwin-Williams [ [link removed] ] 15% off discount on paints, stains and painting supplies.

*GET THE DISCOUNT* [ [link removed] ]


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






*VA News: *


* Pittsburgh VA tests its response to national disaster [ [link removed] ]
* National Identity Theft Prevention & Awareness Month: Protecting Veterans and their families [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #253: No pain, more gain with Adaptive Tai Chi [ [link removed] ]
* Navy Veteran creates critical care dosing guides [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran looks to the future after prolonged exposure therapy [ [link removed] ]
* Tomah VA employee receives 2024 Bob Jesse Award [ [link removed] ]
* CWV Book Corner, December: Navy Veteran Kimberly Henry [ [link removed] ]
* Exploring Rural VA Communities: Roseburg, Oregon [ [link removed] ]
* VA’s Medical Foster Home program [ [link removed] ]
* CMV meets with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus at roundtable event [ [link removed] ]
* VA Health Connect delivers emergency care to Veterans at home [ [link removed] ]
* VA releases 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report [ [link removed] ]
* Lebanon VA treating cancer patients with theranostics [ [link removed] ]
* Shireta Jones’ passion and perseverance on pickleball court [ [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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