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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Improving VA So it Works Better for Veterans, Families, Caregivers and Survivors

VA Secretary Doug Collins testified last week before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 

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Women Veterans are Three Times More Likely to Experience Migraines than Men

Know your migraine triggers, don't let another migraine throw off your day. If migraines are impacting your life, reach out to VA for support.

*GET SUPPORT* [ [link removed] ]


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VA's safety plan app for suicide prevention. [ [link removed] ]



Download Safety Plan App

A Safety Plan can help Veterans facing a crisis. VA’s Safety Plan app was developed to help Veterans create their own unique Safety Plan.

*GET THE APP* [ [link removed] ]


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Online Q&A and Live Event for Veterans, Caregivers

Join Blue Star Families and ask the experts all of your questions regarding caregiver benefits.

*GET THE DETAILS* [ [link removed] ]


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Google Veterans Career Week 2025. [ [link removed] ]



Attend Google Veterans Career Week 2025

June 10-12 is Google Veterans Career Week, a free three-day virtual event offering Veterans, military spouses and service members the tools, support and advice needed to advance their careers. Register by June 6 to attend.


* Panels diving deep into 10+ functions and industries with 30+ external companies.
* Exclusive fireside chats between C-level leaders from Google.
* Free hands-on training including private 1:1 resume reviews with Googlers.

*SAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY* [ [link removed] ]


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One Flag. 12 Veterans. 3,000 Miles for a Mission that Matters.

Right now, 12 Veterans are running nonstop across America—from San Diego to Washington, D.C.—carrying a single American flag every step of the way. It’s called the Old Glory Ultra Relay. Their goal is to motivate Veterans across the nation to get moving - whether that's walking, running, or cycling. And it's a mission to show the nation that Veterans are capable of doing amazing things. 

*TRACK THE FLAG* [ [link removed] ]






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*Join VA staff and Veterans on May 21 for the 15th Annual VA2K Walk and Roll! This 1.24 mile walk supports homeless Veterans. Activities and dates may vary by location. [ [link removed] ]*

*FIND AN EVENT NEAR YOU* [ [link removed] ]


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*‘VA saved my life,’ Marine Corps Veteran shares his unexpected VA journey [ [link removed] ]*

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Win a Gaming PC

REGIMENT is teaming up with Gray Zone Warfare to give away a custom gaming PC to a military service member or Veteran! Enter the giveaway for FREE. Game with REGIMENT. [ [link removed] ]

*ENTER TO WIN* [ [link removed] ]


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Launch a High-flying Career in Drone Technology

Transform your military experience into cutting-edge drone expertise. Vets to Drones [ [link removed] ] has free programs to equip Veterans with the tools to thrive in the dynamic and emerging drone industry.

*GET FLYING* [ [link removed]? ]






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Some Veterans misuse substances to try to cope with their challenges, including those related to their time in service. Hear 6 Veterans describe their experiences with substance use disorder and how they found ways to move forward with mental health support. [ [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 calendar for all upcoming events, including:

*Cyber Scams: Pause to Protect the Military Community - May 16, 2:00 p.m. ET* [ [link removed] ]

*Coffee, Conversation, and VA Enrollment and Claims Support, Narragansett, Rhode Island - May 16, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

*Veteran Resource Fair, Schaumburg, Illinois - May 17, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT [ [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,* *seven job fairs* and *one upcoming small business events*, including:  [ [link removed] ]

*Albuquerque: Kirtland AFB Hiring Event – May 16, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MT [ [link removed] ]*

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


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

One of the most enduring aspects of serving is the strength of relationships formed with those who shared those same experiences, often under dangerous and challenging conditions. Re-establishing those bonds by reconnecting Veterans with their former comrades-in-arms served as the main driving force behind the 2003 creation of the Veterans website Togetherweserved.com [ [link removed] ]

*FIND YOUR OLD SERVICE BUDDIES* [ [link removed] ]


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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

Join Six Flags theme parks as they say thank you to U.S. military members and Veterans this Memorial Day Weekend! All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and Veterans, will receive free admission at select Six Flags parks*, valid from May 23 through May 26, 2025. Plus, purchase up to six discounted tickets for family and friends.

*Free admission for U.S. military members and Veterans is available at all Six Flags parks, excluding Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City, and Cedar Point Shores. Discounted admission will be available during Memorial Day weekend at these locations.

*GET YOUR FREE TICKET* [ [link removed] ]


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






*VA News: *


* Creativity races into Indianapolis with arts festival [ [link removed] ]
* How VA maternity care changed this Veteran’s journey [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran dances her way to Creative Arts Festival [ [link removed] ]
* CWV Book Corner, May: Army Veteran Lisa Renee Kirk [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Air Force Veteran Cookie Avvampato [ [link removed] ]
* Over 50 years later, Vietnam Veteran finally feel welcomed home [ [link removed] ]
* Are you a caregiver for a Veteran? [ [link removed] ]
* Upcoming Georgia event offers benefits, health care and jobs [ [link removed] ]
* Do you receive CHAMPVA benefits and have other health insurance? Read this. [ [link removed] ]





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Download the VA Welcome Kit

*VA WELCOME KIT* [ [link removed] ]


Find a VA facility near you.

*FACILITY LOCATOR* [ [link removed] ]






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download the VA Health and Benefits app and get access to the resources you need [ [link removed] ]
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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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