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theSITREP Mail Call: Answering Your Questions

Is there a mistake with your military records? In the brand-new YouTube Shorts series, called Mail Call, the SITREP quickly explains how to fix this problem. Want your question answered on Mail Call? Email [email protected].

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Unlock Your Business Potential: Free Entrepreneur Training, Mentorship Program

Applications for the next DAV Patriot Boot Camp, to be held Oct. 15-17 near Cincinnati, Ohio, can be found at patriotbootcamp.org. Applications will close when all seats are full or by Sept. 15, whichever comes first.

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Join the Caregiver Community Town Hall, July 22

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation invites you to the virtual Caregiver Community Town Hall, focused on the caregiver to survivor journey, on *Tuesday, July 22 *at *2:00 pm ET. * 

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Everything You Need to Know About Veteran Memorial Benefits

Learn about pre-need eligibility, end-of-life planning and burial and memorial benefits, including burial site, presidential memorial certificate, headstone or marker, and military funeral honors.

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Career Tool Built for the Military, Veteran Community

50strong offers free, easy-to-access tools to help Veterans, spouses, service members and military-affiliated students connect directly with leading employers of many shapes and sizes.

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Veterans Break Free from Opioid Misuse

If you or someone you care about is misusing opioids, know that recovery is possible. Learn how substance use and mental health treatment can help Veterans find recovery from addiction to drugs like oxycodone and heroin.

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VCS Summer Deals

Experience the perfect night out. Choose from a variety of options including movie tickets, concert tickets, or a thrilling theme park for an unforgettable evening of fun.

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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:

*VA at San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco, CA - July 17, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. PT [ [link removed] ]*

*PACT Act and Veteran Resource Fair, Chicago, IL - July 19, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

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How the New Merit Hiring Plan Impacts You

The Merit Hiring Plan proposes key reforms to the federal hiring process. Learn how this might affect your next job search.

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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 *78 jobs,* *eight job fairs* and *one upcoming small business event*, including: 

[ [link removed] ]*Ann Arbor, MI: State of Michigan Employment Information Session and Job Fair for Veterans – July 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]* [ [link removed] ]

*_Kirtland AFB, NM: Combined Internship Fair/Hiring Event – July 18, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MT [ [link removed] ]_*

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

Travis Manion Foundation 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

Alpha Coffee, awesome coffee that gives back. VetResources customers can use code *VA2025* at checkout for 30% off their order. This discount is limited to one use per customer and is only valid online. The code will expire on 12/31/2025.

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*VA News: *


* Code blue training saves lives [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans Experience Action Center, Quad Cities: A community committed to Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #281: Take a stand! [ [link removed] ]
* A toast to health: One Veteran swaps cocktails for mocktails [ [link removed] ]
* Getting Veterans off the street: A new step toward ending Veteran homelessness [ [link removed] ]
* Houston VA breaks ground on state-of-the-art clinic [ [link removed] ]
* Serving those who served: Food service careers at VA  [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Marìa Inéz Ortiz [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans Justice Outreach Program helps Veteran turn her life around [ [link removed] ]
* VA Research: New findings on toxic exposures, community care and leukemia [ [link removed] ]
* Breastfeeding support for women Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Houston VA provides top pancreas care [ [link removed] ]
* Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans [ [link removed] ]





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Download the VA Welcome Kit

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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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