US Department of Veterans Affairs [ [link removed] ]


facebook [ [link removed] ]​twitter [ [link removed] ]​instagram [ [link removed] ]​youtube [ [link removed] ]​​​blog [ [link removed] ]​​contact us [ [link removed] ]












*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
*** VIEW/SHARE [ [link removed] ] *| EVENTS [ [link removed] ] | WELCOME KIT [ [link removed] ]**






Veterans working out with battle ropes in a gym. [ [link removed] ]



Veterans, Professional Athletes Join Forces to Support One Another

Merging Vets and Players is a free peer support program that joins Veterans and former professional athletes.

*APPLY TODAY* [ [link removed] ]






VA Secretary Doug Collins on the Cameron Hanes podcast. [ [link removed]- ]



VA Secretary Collins | Keep Hammering Collective

Watch VA Secretary Doug Collins on the Cameron Hanes Podcast discuss Veteran suicide, psychedelics, military transition, and so much more.

*WATCH* [ [link removed]- ]


________________________________________________________________________







Man speaking in front of and pointing to a white board. [ [link removed] ]



Glad You Asked: How to Get Started with Your Benefits

Glad you asked: Deputy Secretary of VA Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., explains how to apply for VA benefits—especially for those who served many years or even decades ago.

*WATCH* [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________







*VA Announces Major Survivor Benefits Reforms [ [link removed] ]*

________________________________________________________________________







Military backpack with the name tags of fallen service members. [ [link removed] ]



Honor Fallen Veterans During Memorial May

VA is joining forces with non-profit organizations Carry The Load [ [link removed] ], Travis Manion Foundation [ [link removed] ] and Victory for Veterans [ [link removed] ] to pay homage to Veterans interred in National Cemeteries through a series of events, volunteer opportunities and shared stories.

*HONOR THE FALLEN* [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________







Three people hugging. [ [link removed] ]



Calling all Warriors: Don't Struggle with Trauma, Train for It

Warrior PATHH is a no-cost in-person program designed to train you to manage struggle, trauma and hardship.

*APPLY TODAY * [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________







Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sergeant Cliff Romesha. [ [link removed] ]



Building a Flywheel of Veteran Success

"If you’re a veteran who feels a gap between where you stand and where you mean to be, don’t white-knuckle it." Read Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha's message about the importance of advocating for Veterans and ensuring you have the resources you need.

*READ MORE* [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________







Veteran small business owners. [ [link removed] ]



Vote for Vetrepreneur and Veteran of the Year Awards

Viqtory | Military Friendly's voting to crown the Vetrepreneur and Veteran of the Year at the state-level is now open. Vote now through Memorial Day.

*VOTE NOW* [ [link removed] ]






________________________________________________________________________



Experiencing a physical injury can be challenging for anyone. Whether you were wounded in combat, injured in a training exercise, or hurt while going about your daily life, seeking support can be the first step toward living your life the way you want to. [ [link removed] ]

________________________________________________________________________



Upcoming Events

There are hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the weekly outreach events calendar for all upcoming events, including:

*PACT ACT Benefits Claims Events, Pryor, Oklahoma - May 8, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

*Augusta Veterans Expo, Augusta, Georgia - May 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

*Lake Huron Benefits Fair, East Tawas, Michigan - May 15, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

*VIEW ALL EVENTS* [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________







Strawberry salad. [ [link removed] ]



*It’s National Strawberry Month*

May is recognized as both National Strawberry Month and National Salad Month. Celebrate with VCS’s Strawberry Spring Salad, featuring strawberries, blueberries, green onions, spinach, feta cheese, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette. Available for a limited time at the VCS PatriotCafé, located at your local VA medical center.

*FIND A LOCATION* [ [link removed] ]






________________________________________________________________________







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 *58 jobs,* *eight job fairs* and *two upcoming small business events*, including:  [ [link removed] ]

*Virtual: G.I. Jobs Fair – May 8, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

*Online: Vetrepreneur Franchise Academy: Information Session – May 9, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

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


________________________________________________________________________



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

VA has many programs that you can volunteer your time with such as becoming a Volunteer Transportation Network Driver, greeting Veterans at the main entrance as a Red Coat Ambassador, or becoming part of the Compassionate Contact Corps by contacting socially isolated Veterans through phone calls. Your time commitment is up to you. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at one of VA's medical centers or national cemeteries, you can easily connect to the local office by clicking on the volunteer and donation tab.

*VOLUNTEER WITH VA* [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________







Daughter giving her mother flowers and hugging her. [ [link removed] ]



Discounts and Deals for Veterans

From You Flowers would like to thank you for your service as a member of one of our military branches by offering you a unique 20% discount on flowers, plants and gift baskets. 

*SAY IT WITH FLOWERS* [ [link removed] ]


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






*VA News: *


* Live Whole Health #271: Who do you appreciate? [ [link removed] ]
* Seeking a better version of me [ [link removed] ]
* ‘Once a Marine, always a Marine’: USMC colonel bolsters SCI patient [ [link removed] ]
* Learning the art of golf [ [link removed] ]
* Ensuring Veteran care during crisis through lifesaving exercises   [ [link removed] ]
* Invention of special head gear helps Veterans with ear irregularities breathe easier [ [link removed] ]
* Eagle Scout Project brings 150 ‘Away from Home’ kits to hospitalized Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Cruz Roque-Vicens [ [link removed] ]
* Let’s talk about Veteran suicide prevention [ [link removed] ]
* Empowering fellows with advanced interventional pulmonology skills [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #270: In season now, spinach and strawberries [ [link removed] ]
* Richmond VA Assistive Technology Team receives patent [ [link removed] ]
* Formerly homeless Navy Veteran dedicates his time to serving others [ [link removed] ]
* 600 Volunteers + 45,000 hours = total dedication [ [link removed] ]
* Putting Veterans first: How the Western North Carolina VA leads the way [ [link removed] ]





hello - welcome to VA - lets get started [ [link removed]? ]



Download the VA Welcome Kit

*VA WELCOME KIT* [ [link removed] ]


Find a VA facility near you.

*FACILITY LOCATOR* [ [link removed] ]






________________________________________________________________________


AAFES benefits for veterans. [ [link removed] ]
________________________________________________________________________



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.

________________________________________________________________________



Tell us what you think of this newsletter [ [link removed] ]

Want to receive this newsletter or other VA updates?












health care [ [link removed] ]careers and employment [ [link removed] ]life insurance [ [link removed] ]

disability [ [link removed] ]pension [ [link removed] ]burials and memorials [ [link removed] ]

education and training [ [link removed] ]housing assistance [ [link removed] ]records [ [link removed] ]






*Disclaimer:* The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the VA.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988, then PRESS 1 or visit [link removed] [ [link removed] ].

Please remember the only secure way to ask personal questions is at VA.gov/contact-us/ [ [link removed] ]. 

You have received this message because you are subscribed to Veterans Affairs. Access your Subscriber Preferences [ [link removed] ] to make changes to your subscription or Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ]. Get this as a forward? Sign Up [ [link removed] ] to receive updates from Veterans Affairs. Having questions or problems? Please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com [ [link removed] ] for assistance.


choose VA [ [link removed] ]

share [ [link removed] ]




Sent to [email protected] on behalf of US Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue, NW · Washington, DC 20420

body .abe-column-block { min-height: 5px; } table.gd_combo_table img {margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px;} table.gd_combo_table div.govd_image_display img, table.gd_combo_table td.gd_combo_image_cell img {margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;} table.govd_hr {min-width: 100%;}