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Free Career Guidance for Veterans from Fortune 500 Mentors?

American Corporate Partners (ACP) and its Fortune 500 mentors can help Veterans find meaningful employment?outcomes, whether it?s a higher paying job or a promotion.?The average starting annual salary for Veterans who use ACP is $86,000.

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Upcoming Events

(All times ET unless noted)

Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.?? Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans? Illnesses
Sept. 22, 3-4 p.m.?? Sharing the Journey Online Support Group
Sept. 23, 2-3 p.m.?? Get Hired Workshop
Sept. 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT ? Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium
Sept. 27, 8-9:30 p.m.?? Effective Communication Workshop
Sept. 28, 12-4 p.m.???Virtual?Job?Fair
Sept. 28, 1-1:15 p.m.?? Wellbeing You: 15 Minutes of Wellbeing Practice
Sept. 28, 1-2 p.m.?? Hispanic Heritage Month Series: Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Sept. 28, 3-4 p.m.???Online?Caregiver Chat
Sept. 28, 7:30-9 p.m. ? Military and Veterans Connect Group ? Pain Management
Sept. 28, 8-9 p.m.?? Sharing the Journey Online Support Group
Sept. 29, 12-1 p.m.?? Understanding Substance Abuse
Oct. 6, 1-2 p.m.?? VetXL: Environmental Exposures Forum

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Have an Appointment at VA? Check in with Your Phone

Smartphone check-in is now available at most VA health facilities.?Here are easy instructions on how smartphone check-in works.

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What are Your Benefits at 30% Disability?

Are you using all of your benefits? In this episode of theSITREP, learn about VA's complete benefits package for Veterans receiving 30% Service-Connected Compensation.

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New VA Life Insurance for Veterans Coming in '23?

There are several life insurance programs available for service-connected Veterans. Upcoming changes will expand the benefit to even more Veterans in honor of their service.

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Access Care from Anywhere: Telehealth Services for Veterans

From your home, the clinic or the hospital, VA telehealth technologies make it easier for you to connect with your VA care team. VA's telehealth innovation allows Veterans to access care when and where they need it.

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WWII Veteran Charlie Kohler, 101, Tells his Caregiver Support Story

After Charlie's wife died, his son, Keith, brought the family home and moved in to help his dad age in place, with dignity. Read how the Caregiver Support Team in St Louis helped Keith and his father qualify for the Program for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).?On October 1, 2022, PCAFC will become available to eligible Veterans of all service eras and their caregivers.

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Free Outdoor Retreats for Purple Heart Veterans?

To support Purple Heart Veterans, the Warrior Bonfire Program organizes outdoor retreats, including sailing, hiking, horseback riding, golfing, kayaking and fishing.

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Learn more about stress and anxiety, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you manage challenges.


Veteran Jobs

Project Control Analyst - Fairfax, VA
Transportation Supervisor - McCook, IL
News Writer/ Social Media Specialist - Bel Air, MD
OMNI Brewing Company -?Delivery Driver/Warehouse - MN
University of Colorado -?Grants and Finance Specialist - CO
Unqork -?Alliances Director, Financial Services - Remote
Support Technician - Raleighx, NC Hybrid + Charlotte, NC Hybrid
Front Desk/Human Resources Assistant - Cedar Park, TX?
Warehouse/Tool Room Manager?- Edina, MN
Operations Supervisor?- Augusta, GA
IT Staff Product Manager - Multiple locations
Logistics Specialist - Sarasota, FL
Web Designer - Chicago Metro, IL
UX/UI Designer - Chicago Metro, IL
Customer Delivery Consulting Engineer- Security - Quantico, VA
Over 100 vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide


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1-800-MyVA411?(800-698-2411)?is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line:?988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838?or Chat
White House VA Hotline:?1-855-948-2311


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Update Your Address and Contact Information Online

Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today!

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