Tips for Managing Stress Around the Holidays



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*Get Your Free Military Service Plaque*

In time for the Holidays, Together We Served is offering all Veterans a FREE, high quality 11? x 6? plaque of their military service which can be printed out and framed.

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VA Hosting 90+ Town Hall Events to Discuss New Eligibilities, Benefits for Veterans

From December 10-17, VA is hosting more than 90 in-person town hall events across the country to provide information on the new benefits and services you may be eligible for due to the PACT Act. Find an event near you and get help enrolling in VA health care and accessing your benefits. If you have questions or need assistance, just show up!

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Upcoming Events

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Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CT ??Salute to Service *Veterans Career Workshop* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 1, 12-4 p.m. ??Houston All *Veteran Job Fair* [ [link removed] ]*?*
Dec. 1, 12-1 p.m. ??*Virtual Franchise Fair* - GI Jobs [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ??*LinkedIn Basics* Workshop [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 1, 2-6 p.m. ??San Diego All *Veteran Job Fair* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 1, 1-2 p.m. CT ??*Job Search* Strategies [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 1, 12-4 p.m. ??*Creative Writing Workshop*?for Military, Veterans, Caregivers, Spouses [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 2, 12-1 p.m. CT ??*Resume Targeting* Workshop [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 3, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. CT ??Heroes on the Water *Kayak Fishing Event* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ??Rescheduled Veterans Day *Equestrian Ride* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 6, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. MT ??*Veteran's Benefits Seminar* Coming to Mesilla, NM [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 6, 4-5 p.m. ??Veterans Career Live - *Career Assistance* for Justice-Involved Veterans [ [link removed] ]
Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ??Military Hire *Virtual Job Fair* [ [link removed] ]*?*
Dec. 7, 12-4 p.m. ??Military Friendly *Virtual Job Fair* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 7, 12-1:30 p.m. ??Kick Starting Your *Career in IT* [ [link removed] ]*?*
Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m. ??Fort Bliss All *Veteran Job Fair* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m. ??IRS Information Session for *Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A)* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 7, 2-3 p.m. ??Federal Highway Administration *Virtual Career Information Session* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. PT ??Active Military and Veterans *VA Homebuyer Webinar* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ??*Veteran Benefits Seminar* Coming to Homestead [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 8, 10-11:30 a.m. ? Veteran's *Workers Rights and USERRA* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ??2022 *Hire Vets Now* - Naval Station Norfolk [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ??Atlanta All *Veteran Job Fair* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CT ??*Veterans Benefits Seminar* Coming to Columbus, NE [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT ??Joint Base *San Antonio Hiring Event* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 8, 1-3 p.m. ??*10 Steps to a Federal Job Resume* Workshop [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 8, 10-11 a.m. PT ??Identifying and *Achieving Your Financial Goals* [ [link removed] ]?
Dec. 8, 1-2 p.m. ??Hiring Our Heroes *Aviation & Aerospace Virtual Hiring Fair* [ [link removed] ]?

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Tips for Managing Stress Around the Holidays

There are many joyous things about the holiday season, but this time of year can also bring on stress, depression and other challenges for Veterans or their family members. Learn healthy tips for managing these challenges.

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13 Places Offering Free Wills or Trusts for Veterans

Find out the various places that offer free wills or trusts specifically for Veterans. These resources are designed to make end-of-life planning easier, no matter your experience levels.

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*Veteran and military spouse employment a priority across VA?? [ [link removed] ]*

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Programs Offer Veterans Discounts on Internet Service

Qualifying Veterans can receive discounts on internet and mobile services?through the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs, often without needing to submit paperwork.

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*Apply for the Community Catalyst Award, closes Dec. 16 [ [link removed] ]*

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Explore Medical Support Assistant Jobs at VA

Medical support assistants keep VA running by connecting Veterans with providers and supporting the day-to-day at VA hospitals and clinics. Some even say, they are ?the backbone of the facility.?

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Veteran Jobs

*Assistant Store Manager/ Retail Customer Service* Representative - Saco ME [ [link removed] ]
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*Production Supervisor*, Multiple Locations [ [link removed] ]
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*Sr Technical Maintenance Manager*, Florence, KY [ [link removed] ]
*Automation and Controls Specialist*, Tonganoxie, KS [ [link removed] ]
*Customer Care Advisor*, Sarasota, FL [ [link removed] ]
*Digital Solutions Developer*, Eden Prairie, MN [ [link removed] ]
*Maintenance Technician*, Multiple Locations [ [link removed] ]
*Warehouse Associate*, Kansas City, MO [ [link removed] ]
*Operations Technician- Process Support*, Tonganoxie, KS [ [link removed] ]
Forks & Flavors - Multiple *Food Service Roles* [ [link removed] ]
Brosnan *Risk Consultants* - Multiple Security Roles [ [link removed] ]
E.C. Barton & Company - Multiple *Customer Service & Sales Roles* [ [link removed] ]
Over 100 vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide [ [link removed] ]

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Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.

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*Last Chance November Sweeps! Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Questions:* [ [link removed] ]

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*What's the worst motivational tattoo you've seen in the military?* [ [link removed] ]

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*Reconnect with the Veteran community on RallyPoint now! [ [link removed] ]*

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iRobot [ [link removed] ]?15% off select robots and free shipping on all robot orders

Take 5 Oil Change [ [link removed] ]?25% off oil change for Active Duty and Veterans.

Eddie Bauer [ [link removed] ]?10% off military discount.

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* Live Whole Health #147: Connecting Mind and Body, session 8 [ [link removed] ]
* Bombas, Veterans United increase number of socks donated to homeless Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* VA and FCC make it easier for Veterans to get internet access [ [link removed] ]
* Discover how to spot pension poaching scammers and report financial fraud [ [link removed] ]
* Two nurses working together?30 years after nursing school [ [link removed] ]
* First impression key component of surge hiring event [ [link removed] ]
* Dublin VA building primary care and Women?s Health clinic [ [link removed] ]
* Musicians On Call perform for Tennessee Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* The top reasons physicians choose a job? and you?ll find them all at VA! [ [link removed] ]
* Central Ohio VA staff pitch VA at VetsAid benefit concert [ [link removed] ]
* VA and community distribute free groceries to Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Dinners for Veterans: Putting ?Thanks? and ?Giving? into action [ [link removed] ]
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* America250: Army Veteran Jack C. Montgomery [ [link removed] ]
* NCA partners with tribes to honor Native American traditions and culture [ [link removed] ]
* Chicago Winter Stand Down helps Veterans in need [ [link removed] ]
* Smartphones prove a smart solution to combatting homelessness [ [link removed] ]
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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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