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Applications Open for Outdoor Adventures
Unbroken Spirit offers a free three-phase program providing a structured path to well-being and long-term growth, including a five-day wilderness adventure in North Carolina. Applications are open now.
*FIND YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE* [ [link removed] ]
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Four VA Virtual Care Resources for Caregivers
From telehealth to mindfulness coaching, VA has virtual resources to help caregivers. Check out this list of top tools for you.
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Tillman Scholar Program: Apply Now through February 1
The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable military service members, Veterans and spouses, empowering them with academic scholarships, leadership development opportunities and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers. Scholarship application is open now and closes on February 1, 2025, at 23:59 PT.
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Winter: ’Tis the Season to Tend to Your Health
Follow these tips to stay on top of your health during the winter season, including getting up to date on vaccinations and refilling your prescriptions.
*GET THE WINTER HEALTH TIPS* [ [link removed] ]
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New Feature Allows Veterans to Chronicle Life Story on Digital Memorial
VA recently expanded the Veterans Legacy Memorial — the nation’s largest digital platform dedicated to the memory of Veterans and service members — to allow Veterans to tell their own story before they pass away.
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Valentine’s Day Deals from Shop VCS.com
The time to start thinking about gifts for Valentine’s day is right around the corner! We’ve got everything you need to make it unforgettable and make your Valentine feel special. Check your cart for extra discounts at checkout.
*SHOP THESE GREAT DEALS* [ [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: Regiment Gaming - VA Benefits Q&A and Medal of Honor Recipient MSG Earl D Plumlee - Jan. 23 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*
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Veteran Reflects on Sobriety Journey
When Alison left the Marines, she felt unready for civilian life and began drinking heavily in an attempt to cope with depression and anxiety. Treatment helped her become sober and improve her relationships with her children. Learn about Alison’s journey.
*WATCH HER 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 *53 jobs* and *11 upcoming job fairs*, including:
*G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair - Jan. 23, 2025, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*
*_Bloomington, IN: Farmers & Ranchers Boots to Business Reboot - Jan. 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]_*
*FIND YOUR NEXT CAREER* [ [link removed] ]
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Discounts and Deals for Veterans
North Face [ [link removed] ] 10% off online and in-store. Available for active duty, Reservists, Veterans, retirees, and spouses and dependents of active duty military.
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* Service dog brings hope, purpose [ [link removed] ]
* Preventing and managing a suicide crisis [ [link removed] ]
* Vietnam Veteran completes new VA login changes [ [link removed] ]
* San Diego VA ASPIRE Center success' [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Bob Uecker [ [link removed] ]
* Human Trafficking Prevention month [ [link removed] ]
* Battle of the Bulge commemorated 80 years on [ [link removed] ]
* Mocktail magic: Sip your way through Dry January [ [link removed] ]
* Memphis Nurse Honor Guard [ [link removed] ]
* Long-term care facilities enhance lives of Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Find the right balance between life and work as a gynecologist at VA [ [link removed] ]
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Download the VA Welcome Kit
*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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