Dear AFGE Activist,

This Memorial Day we pause to honor our fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Memorial Day is our opportunity to reflect on the contributions of our armed service members who died in the line of duty. We honor their service and their role in defending our country.

As each year passes it becomes more important for us to remember the sentiment behind this solemn holiday. So many of us have connections to military service and it is critical that we honor the memory and sacrifice of those who never made it home. AFGE remains committed to lifting up the souls that are no longer with us and we are forever grateful for all they contributed to the fabric of our nation.

Today is a day of grieving for many veterans as they reflect on the loss of fellow service members. We join the Union Veterans Council in raising awareness about the difficult issues faced by our veterans today and the services that are available to assist them in their time of need.

Resources for Veterans

Quit VET

Any veteran receiving health care through VA is eligible to use the Quit VET quitline. Call the quitline to speak with a tobacco cessation counselor.

Call 1-855-QUIT-VET (1-855-784-8838), 9 a.m.–9 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday.

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans and service members in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, 24/7.
Chat online.
Text to 838255.

War Vet Call Center

The War Vet Call Center is a confidential call center where combat veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life.

Call 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387), 24/7.

Women Veterans Call Center

The Women Veterans Call Center (WVCC) provides VA services and resources to women veterans, their families, and caregivers. You can also chat online anonymously with a WVCC representative.

Call 1-855-VA-Women (1-855-829-6636) 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday;8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. ET, Saturday.
Chat 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ET Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. ET, Saturday.

AFGE wishes a safe and healthy holiday to you and your family as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

In Solidarity,

AFGE

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