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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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*VA Secretary Doug Collins and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sign an agreement to improve the military transition process and increase collaboration between VA and DoD. [ [link removed] ]*






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FREE Annual Clothing Allowance

Learn about the VA clothing allowance benefit, including who is eligible and when to apply.

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Find Connection, Purpose and Remembrance at a Community Run

Community Runs are free, weekly or monthly gatherings hosted by "wear blue: run to remember." Join others and honor the service and sacrifice of America’s military, while moving your body and supporting one another.

*FIND A RUN* [ [link removed] ]


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Launch Your Small Business Idea

Want to start a business but don’t know where to begin? A free course from Warrior Rising helps service-disabled Veterans take the first step.

*SAVE YOUR SPOT* [ [link removed] ]


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Hundreds of Veterans Compete at National Veterans Golden Age Games

The National Veterans Golden Age Games [ [link removed] ] kicks off May 31 in Memphis, Tennessee as Veterans age 55 and over compete in 18 medaled sports. Celebrate their incredible display of athleticism and determination, and follow the latest updates on Sports4Vets Facebook [ [link removed] ], Sports4Vets on Instagram [ [link removed] ], and Sports4Vets on X [ [link removed] ].

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Find Money Resources, Boost Your Financial Literacy

Find trustworthy financial tools on FINVET, a one-stop website that promotes mental health by helping Veterans learn about and manage their finances. Veterans can get help to:  


* Meet essential needs   
* Save or earn more money   
* Lower bills and debt   
* Protect assets 

*GET THE RESOURCES* [ [link removed] ]


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Find Your Next Vacation

Veterans looking for exciting activities and trips this season, Veterans Canteen Service is launching the online tickets and travel shopping benefit. Find special offers, preferred seating, and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, hotels, rental cars and more.  

*SHOP TICKETS AND TRAVEL* [ [link removed] ]


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Coping With Work Challenges

It can be challenging when things aren’t going well at work and these problems and issues can affect many parts of your life. So, it’s important to find effective ways to cope with job and employment concerns.

*FIND HELPFUL RESOURCE* [ [link removed] ]


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History of VA: Dr. Philip Matz, A Pioneer in VA Medical Research

After World War I, Dr. Matz was the man chosen to lead the Veterans Bureau fledgling research division, which produced groundbreaking results for Veteran health care.

*LEARN THE HISTORY* [ [link removed] ]






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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:

*Women Veterans Engage Conference, Lincoln, MA - May 31, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

*Baltimore Veterans Claims Clinic and Resource Fair, Baltimore, MD - June 7, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

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Remembrance: Medal of Honor Recipients

There are 433 Medal of Honor recipients interred at VA national cemeteries, including six double recipients. Many  received this honor posthumously. Learn more about the Medal of Honor and visit the recipients' memorial pages to celebrate their legacy, military service, and sacrifice to our nation.

*REMEMBER THEIR SACRIFICE* [ [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 *60 jobs,* *seven job fairs* and *two upcoming small business events*, including:  [ [link removed] ]

*Online: MOAA Virtual Hiring Event – June 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

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


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

For those with an immediate need, regardless of whether they are enrolled in VA benefits or health care, the Veterans Crisis Line [ [link removed] ] is the fastest way to get help for someone in crisis or at risk for suicide. Dial 988 and Press 1, Text 838255 or Chat online [ [link removed] ].

*VETERANS CRISIS LINE* [ [link removed] ]


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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

Active military and Veterans can get 15% off their whole order on mattresses, bedding and accessories at Tuft & Needle [ [link removed] ].

*ACCESS THE DISCOUNT* [ [link removed] ]


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






*VA News: *


* Saving lives by preventing overdoses [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran sheds light on the importance of mental health research [ [link removed] ]
* Living is hard, but healing is possible [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans get life-saving cardiology care remotely [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Navy Veteran Loretta Walsh [ [link removed] ]
* Grieving ahead of time [ [link removed] ]
* Two procedures, one surgical session [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran goes from homeless and bedbound to independent again [ [link removed] ]
* VA continues partnership with Oracle Health to deploy Federal Electronic Health Record [ [link removed] ]
* Experience mission-driven innovation at VA [ [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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