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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Launch a High-flying Career in Drone Technology
Transform your military experience into cutting-edge drone expertise. Vets to Drones has free programs to equip Veterans with the tools to thrive in the dynamic and emerging drone industry.
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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.
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
Coffee, Conversation, and VA Enrollment and Claims Support, Narragansett, Rhode Island - May 16, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. ET
Veteran Resource Fair, Schaumburg, Illinois - May 17, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
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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:
Albuquerque: Kirtland AFB Hiring Event – May 16, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MT
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
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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.
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Download the VA Welcome Kit
Find a VA facility near you.
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VA Resources, we're here for you.
For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App or MyHealtheVet secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.
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