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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Free Service Connects Veterans with Other Local Veterans

Together We Served has launched a new free service called "Veteran Buddy Link" to assist Veterans seeking friendship and support.

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Helping Women Veterans, Military Spouses Find Meaningful Employment

American Corporate Partners (ACP) connects post-9/11 Veterans with corporate professionals for customized career guidance. The average starting salary for Veterans who use ACP is more than $90,000.

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Win an Exclusive Steam Key for Gray Zone Warfare

Join Gray Zone Warfare's Discord and select “Veteran” or "Active Duty" for a chance to win a free Steam key. Fifteen random Veterans will be selected—deploy, survive, and thrive where every move matters.

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Recovery Programs Saved This Veteran’s Life

Army Veteran Greg faced challenges with depression and substance misuse, which led to a prison sentence. Support from his wife and opening up in therapy helped him find a better path. Now sober, Greg can be present for the people that matter to him.

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*What is Medal of Honor Day, and Why Does it Matter? [ [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 weekly outreach events article for all upcoming events, including:

*Online: Regiment Gaming VA National Cemetery Q&A - March 27, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

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Telehealth Study Recruiting Veterans Now

The VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center is recruiting Veterans nationwide by October 2026 for a telehealth physical therapy program. This program provides high-intensity rehabilitation, coaching and social support to participating Veterans. 

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Up to $30,000 scholarships for student volunteers at VA hospitals. [ [link removed] ]



Volunteer Opportunities for Students at VA

Learn all about volunteer opportunities for students, including local and national scholarships and the Summer Youth Program at VA.

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Suicide Prevention Training: Learn How to Help a Veteran in Crisis

VA S.A.V.E. training is a free, brief online or in-person course that can help you learn what to do if a Veteran you know is in crisis.

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*Preventing homelessness of Veterans impacted by job loss [ [link removed] ]*

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VA sign in changes. [ [link removed] ]

VA retired the My HealtheVet user ID and password on March 4. *To sign in to the My HealtheVet health portal, VA.gov, or the VA Health and Benefits mobile app, use your Login.gov or ID.me account.* You can create one of these accounts now if you don't already have one. DS Logon for VA sign-in will be retired on September 30.

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Learn How to Access Capital for Your Small Business

Warrior Rising is providing a financial literacy and capital access webinar series, free to Veterans and spouses, designed to equip them with the tools and resources needed to grow their businesses.

*SAVE YOUR SPOT* [ [link removed] ]






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*Indiana Veterans organization launches AI platform to bridge gap between Veterans, employers [ [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 *57 jobs,* *13 job fairs* and *three upcoming small business events*, including: 

*Wichita, KS: 2025 Dole VA Job Fair – March 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*__

*Online Vetrepreneur Franchise Academy: Information Sessions – March 28, 2025, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

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

In the first four years after The American Legion launched Buddy Checks as an official program, their members have reached more than one million Veterans and provided critical assistance. Buddy Checks are not membership or fundraising calls; they are simple check-ins with Veterans in the community to see how they are doing and to learn how the local post can help.

Learn more about Be the One and how to destigmatize asking for mental health and peer to peer support.

*BE THE ONE* [ [link removed] ]


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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

Helly Hansen [ [link removed] ] Outdoor Clothing and Gear - 25% off for active duty, retirees, Reservists and Veterans.

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*VA News: *


* Live Whole Health #265: Calming the body’s alarm system [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran’s letter to surgical team: Best medical care I’ve ever had [ [link removed] ]
* Homelessness among female Veterans in 2024 [ [link removed] ]
* Preventing homelessness of Veterans impacted by job loss [ [link removed] ]
* Patients assemble for very special story hour  [ [link removed] ]
* Columbia VA offers robotic gynecological surgery [ [link removed] ]
* Are you interested in a Career in S.T.E.M.? [ [link removed] ]
* Colorectal cancer doesn’t have to kill you [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Navy Veteran Melissa Barnes [ [link removed] ]
* South Texas VA expands emergency department    [ [link removed] ]
* Celebrating a century of valor [ [link removed] ]
* Out of the shadows: One Veteran’s journey through trauma, substance use and renewal  [ [link removed] ]
* Multiple sclerosis patient succeeds at Wheelchair Games [ [link removed] ]
* Former homeless Veteran connects others with temporary housing [ [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 Resources, we're here for you.

* For any questions or requests, 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] ]
* Ask VA [ [link removed] ]
* Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert [ [link removed] ]

For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App [ [link removed] ] or MyHealtheVet [ [link removed] ] secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.

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