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VA STARTS GLP-1 TRIALS FOR ALCOHOL USE DISORDER

Putting Veterans first means investing in the next generation of care. That’s why VA is launching a clinical trial to evaluate whether GLP-1 treatment can help Veterans with alcohol use disorder.

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FREEDOM HAULERS

The Trump Administration is making it easier than ever for Veterans to build a thriving career in American trucking. Learn more about Freedom Haulers, the military to CDL career pipeline and check out this short White House video [ [link removed] ] on this initiative.

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LEARN ABOUT NURSING HOME & VA BENEFITS

Does moving into a nursing home mean you'll lose your VA disability compensation? This SITREP episode explains what happens to your compensation, which benefits could be affected, and who to contact for more information.

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VA RESOURCES

* 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 [ sms: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] ]
* Find a VA facility near you [ [link removed] ]
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Apply for Pre-Need burial eligibility at a VA national cemetery [ [link removed] ] or Call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117 [ tel:+18005351117 ] (TTY: 711 [ tel:711 ]) and select option 4.

For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App [ [link removed] ] or My HealtheVet [ [link removed] ] secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.




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STOP A CRISIS EARLY

Reaching out early is a smart move, not a last resort. The Veterans Crisis Line is there for whatever you’re going through.

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GIVE BACK WITH RED CROSS

*The nation’s blood supply is in crisis—see how your donation can make an immediate impact.* The Red Cross is looking for donations, especially those with type O blood.


* Make an appointment through the Blood Donor App at RedCrossBlood.org [ [link removed] ]. 
* If you want to donate blood and cannot find available appointments through the Red Cross, please visit WhereToDonateBlood.org. [ [link removed] ]
* Those who donate *Aug. 1–31, 2026*, will receive a *$20 Amazon Gift Card* by email. Review their press release [ [link removed] ] for additional information. 



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EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is offering awesome deals through August 8th, including daily specials in retail stores, cafes, and coffee shops, in honor of our 80 years of service to America's Veterans.

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