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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Free Small Business Training

Whether you're an aspiring small business owner or well-established, Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families provides free resources to Veteran entrepreneurs.

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You May Be Eligible for One More Year of GI Bill Benefits

Are you a Veteran who served at least two periods of service? In other words, did you reenlist? If so, there’s a chance that you’re eligible for additional GI Bill benefits. 

*GET THE UPDATED GI BILL BENEFITS INFO* [ [link removed] ]


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VA Proposes to Exempt Veterans from Paying Copays for Whole Health

Share your input today! VA has proposed a rule to eliminate copays for some preventive care services, including Whole Health education, Health and Wellness coaching, skill-building programs, and complementary and integrative health services offered for well-being such as yoga, tai chi, meditation and guided imagery.

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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: Introduction to Creative Arts - Jan. 16 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST [ [link removed] ]*

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VA Benefits Q&A and Featured Guest Medal of Honor Recipient Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee

VA is joining VFW Combat Tested Gaming on Jan. 9 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET for an online question and answer session about VA benefits and health care, and will feature special guest Medal of Honor Recipient Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee. 

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Winter Collection 2025 from Shop VCS.com 

As the temperatures continue to drop, it’s time to elevate your winter wardrobe! Our winter collection is exactly what you need to stay cozy and in style all season long. Check our cart for extra discounts at checkout.

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Therapy Helps Veteran Restore Her Inner Peace

While serving in the Army, Lynette experienced military sexual trauma. This affected her mental health and ability to be around others, so she sought therapy. Treatment helped her let go of her self-blame. Watch Lynette describe how therapy helped her.

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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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Demystifying Veterans’ Preference in Federal Hiring

Veterans' preference helps Veterans compete for federal jobs. Learn how to apply your preference and other hiring tools to find meaningful employment at VA.

*LEARN HOW VETERANS PREFERENCE WORKS* [ [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 *49 jobs* and *12 upcoming career events and job fairs*, including: 


* *Get Your Cyber Job with Your MOS + Cyber Certs + Scholarships – Jan. 9, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. EST [ [link removed] ]*
* *SBA Hour with Veterans Webinar – Jan. 10, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. EST [ [link removed] ]*

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


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

* What is the first step to being compensated by VA for hearing loss? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* How can I find out if I have any educational benefits I can utilize at this point? *Answers here >' [ [link removed] ]*

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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

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*VA News: *


* Improving accessibility for Veterans through innovation [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #255: Living with purpose: Intent for the New Year [ [link removed] ]
* Dr. Loretta C. Ford celebrates 104th birthday [ [link removed] ]
* Five ways women Veterans benefit from Whole Health [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran loses 150 pounds with MOVE! program [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring employee achievement at Innovation Experience [ [link removed] ]
* Community leader in rural Georgia shares telehealth resources with Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Centenarian Veterans honored at Maui PACT Act event [ [link removed] ]
* Big Spring VA recognized for provider satisfaction improvement [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran Jose Diaz is the model employee [ [link removed] ]
* Best of 2024: Affirmative application advice from VA Careers [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran ready for 2025 Wheelchair Games [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #254: Savoring simplicity with Unstuffed Pepper Skillet [ [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 ]
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