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Memorial Day Observances and Events Across the Country

As we honor and remember fallen service members this Memorial Day weekend, VA cemeteries and communities will be hosting events across the country. Check out the full list sorted by state. 

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*Veterans Legacy Memorial honors the many who have served [ [link removed] ]*






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Glad You Asked: Can I be Buried in a VA Cemetery?

Hear from Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., as he explores a question that matters to Veterans and their families: "Who’s eligible to be buried in a VA national cemetery and how can you find out in advance?"

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Remember a Veteran With A Free Military Service Memorial Plaque

This Memorial Day, pay tribute to a Veteran who is no longer with us, with a FREE, hi-resolution plaque of their military service, ready to print and frame. Available in both 11” and 17” widths to suit any wall.

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Learn About Getting 1-on-1 Assistance, Memorial Day Events and VA's Mail-order Pharmacy

This week's VA News focuses on your prescriptions from VA's mobile app to your mailbox, 1-on-1 assistance from VA, and honoring Memorial Day with National Partners.

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Free Career Mentoring and Guidance from America’s Top Companies

Learn how post-9/11 Veterans can secure meaningful employment with the help of a mentor from American Corporate Partners.

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Military OneSource: Support for Your Transition to Civilian Life

If you’re newly separated from the military, Military OneSource is a free resource available to help ensure your transition is successful.

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Give Yourself a Chance—A Veteran’s Path to Healing

After her Army service, Roslyn experienced depression. She began using heroin, lost custody of her kids, and became homeless. A visit to a VA hospital helped her get treatment. Now 32 years sober, she stays grounded with support from other women Veterans.

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*Free Call of Duty Endowment United Force: Tracer Pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone [ [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:

*Online: Salute to Caregivers: A Musicians On Call Virtual Concert - May 22, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

*FREE Veteran Resource and Benefits Fair at the Military Basketball Association’s Men’s and Women’s World Finals, Philadelphia, PA - May 25, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

*Salisbury Veteran Town Hall, VA Medical Center Salisbury, NC - May 29, 1:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

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Zero Percent VA Disability Service-Connection

Learn the truth about receiving a zero percent, service-connected, VA disability rating, and find out what to do to get help with your VA claim.

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

*Online: Earn Your Cyber AI Risk Management Scholarships – May 22, 2025, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

*Online: Vetrepreneur Franchise Academy: Information Sessions - May 23, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

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

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) strives to unite and strengthen communities by training, developing, and highlighting the role models that lead them. They develop programs, training opportunities, and events designed to empower Veterans and families of the fallen, and then inspire them to pass on their values to the next generation and the community at large.

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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

This Memorial Day weekend, Walgreens is honoring the courage and sacrifice of America’s military with a 20% discount for Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families—including those of fallen heroes. The offer is available to eligible customers who are enrolled in myWalgreens® and present valid military ID or proof of service at checkout. Enrollment in myWalgreens® is free and can be activated at checkout. Offer valid in-store only, Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, 2025.

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*VA News: *


* Army Veteran joined MOVE! and lost 205 pounds [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #273: Get curious! [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans Response Team gives homeless Veterans a second chance [ [link removed] ]
* Navy Veteran finds support through VA Fertility and Maternity Care [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans helping Veterans: Secure sign-in changes [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Frank Cohn [ [link removed] ]
* Up your health and fitness game with VA health apps [ [link removed] ]
* More than 530,000 previously unbanked Veterans are now enrolled in direct deposit [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran’s rekindling with art lands him in National Art Festival [ [link removed] ]
* This spring season, protect your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) [ [link removed] ]
* Share your story, today, with “VLM for Living Veterans” [ [link removed] ]
* Marine Veteran in hospice care marries sweetheart [ [link removed] ]
* Circle of kindness [ [link removed] ]
* Rural Community Profile: Tomah, WI [ [link removed] ]
* Army Veteran shares kidney cancer diagnosis [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #272: Shake it off, with a standing twist [ [link removed] ]





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Find a VA facility near you.

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Update Your Contact Information Online

Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today!



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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] ]
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* 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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