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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Find Your Outdoor Adventure

The National Veterans Outdoors Resource HUB is your all-access pass to thousands of free or highly subsidized unforgettable outdoor experiences.

*EXPLORE THE ADVENTURES* [ [link removed] ]






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Dental Insurance for Veterans

Learn about VA’s Dental Insurance Program and the options it offers Veterans. Find out if you’re eligible, and how to enroll in a plan that meets your needs and budget.

*ACCESS THE DETAILS* [ [link removed] ]


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Helping Homeless Veterans Starts With One Simple Step

Hear from Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., as he discusses exactly what to do when you see someone on the street holding a sign asking for help. Next time you see that sign, call VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838.

*WATCH* [ [link removed] ]


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Celebrate 250 years of America's Army with discounts from Veterans Canteen Service. [ [link removed] ]



*VCS Celebrating Army’s 250th Birthday with Special Deals on Army Products*

Hooah! VCS is honoring the country's oldest service branch with 25% off Army products in the PatriotStore June 7-14. Also, customers who show their Army pride and wear any Army apparel or accessories to their PatriotBrew coffee shop will receive 10% off their order.

Get 10% off online [ [link removed] ] Army gear the week of June 9.

*FIND A LOCATION* [ [link removed] ]


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*Supporting PTSD Awareness Month: Six Ways to Improve Your Diet and Support Mental Health [ [link removed] ]*

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Help Drive Change: Take the Military Family Lifestyle Survey

Blue Star Families is continuously seeking ways to address the issues that military and Veteran families face. Its annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey is an essential part of the work to understanding the challenges unique to military and Veteran families.

*TAKE THE SURVEY* [ [link removed] ]


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Are Money or Legal Problems Getting You Down?

Whether it’s a disagreement with your family about household finances, a potential foreclosure or bankruptcy, or an arrest, money issues and legal problems can be very stressful. If you have money or legal troubles, there are steps you can take to cope.

*FIND RESOURCES TO HELP* [ [link removed] ]


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History of VA: What’s in the Box? The Story Behind the Seal

The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (NHDVS) turns 160 years old this year. Within the NHDVS seal is the story that continues to today.

*LEARN THE HISTORY* [ [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:

*Veterans Town Hall, North Las Vegas, NV - June 5, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT [ [link removed] ]*

*Online: Monday Night Meditation - June 9, 8:30 – 9:00 p.m. ET  [ [link removed] ]*

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Free Call of Duty Endowment United Force: Tracer Pack

The Call of Duty Endowment and USAA are offering a free Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) United Force: Tracer Pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 III and Call of Duty: Warzone to U.S. military and Veterans. While supplies last. Quantities limited. ID.me account required. See official rules here [ [link removed] ].

*CLAIM YOUR FREE TRACER PACK* [ [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 *54 jobs,* *nine job fairs* and *two upcoming small business events*, including:  [ [link removed] ]

*_Online: Corporate Fellowship Program Information Session – June 10, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CT [ [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 BUDDIES* [ [link removed] ]


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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

Tiffany offers 10% off engagement rings and wedding bands for active duty, reservists and Veterans. Fiancés, domestic partners, wives, and husbands are eligible for the accommodation even if their U.S. military partner is stationed overseas and not able to come into the store. However, it may not be extended to anyone else, including family members. The engagement discount is available in the U.S. only. 

*ACCESS THE DISCOUNT* [ [link removed] ]


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






*VA News: *


* Heart valve procedure gives hope [ [link removed] ]
* VFW post launches state-of-the-art esports suite to support Veterans’ mental health [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #275: Connecting with balance [ [link removed] ]
* Foreign Medical Program claims will be paid by direct deposit [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans take the lead at Golden Age Games [ [link removed] ]
* Care for aging Veterans with a geriatrics specialty [ [link removed] ]
* Quitting tobacco? Here are five facts to help you [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Air Force Veteran Jeannie Leavitt [ [link removed] ]
* Marine Corps Veteran proudly serves in VA Police Force [ [link removed] ]
* Save time filing your CHAMPVA claim online [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans in VA contracting: A recap of the VETS25 Conference [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #274: Jam-packed with fiber [ [link removed] ]
* Navy Veteran loses weight and gains control of his diabetes [ [link removed] ]
* Elevate your job search with these VA resources [ [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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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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