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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.*
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*VA Summer Sports Clinic: Registration Now Open*

Would your current rehabilitation benefit from the value of adaptive summer sports? Join the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego, June 4-9, 2023. Registration is open now through Feb. 10. Spots are limited.

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Upcoming Events

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job fairs

*JOB FAIRS
*Western Virtual Career Fair for Veterans [ [link removed] ] – Jan 24
G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair [ [link removed] ] – Jan 25
Virtual Hiring Fair: Health Care [ [link removed] ] – Jan 25
San Antonio Veterans Job Fair [ [link removed] ] – Jan 26


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Job Trainings

*JOB TRAININGS
*Small Business Administration Hour with Veterans [ [link removed] ] – Jan 20
Veteran Financial Literacy Workshop [ [link removed] ] – Jan 20
Veteran & MilSpouse Resume Workshop [ [link removed] ] – Jan 20


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*WHOLE HEALTH*
Online Fitness Workshop for Military Veterans [ [link removed] ] – Jan 21
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*RESOURCES
*Pre-Need and Burial Eligibility [ [link removed] ] – Jan 25
Interagency Veterans Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting [ [link removed] ] – Jan 25
Crop Insurance 101 [ [link removed] ] – Jan 26 [ [link removed] ]


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15% Off Dell - Offer Ends Soon

For a limited time, Veterans are eligible for 15% off all eligible Dell products. Click the link below to verify your military status, activate your discount code and start saving (exclusions may apply). Don't delay, this offer ends tomorrow!

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*Launch Your Leadership Journey. Apply by Jan 20 for the next cohort of the Policy Circle's Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER) program. [ [link removed] ]*

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[ [link removed] ]Searching for a Veteran Podcast? Find it on Wreaths Across America Radio

Wreaths Across America Radio (WAA Radio) [ [link removed] ] is a 24/7 national internet radio station that airs podcasts and radio shows aimed at educating and entertaining Veterans. WAA Radio is also available on the iHeartRadio, Audacy and TuneIn apps. 

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Enter the Untold Story Challenge for Chance to Win $5K Grand Prize

Are you (or do you know) a military or Veteran child who is interested in sharing their story through writing, drawing, film, photography or any creative practice? Encourage them to enter the Untold Story Challenge, which seeks to shine a light on America’s military kids and youth.

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*Calling All Writers*

Do you want to write stories that honor Veterans from the comfort of your own home? Click here [ [link removed] ]to volunteer.

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*Learn how this Veteran found camaraderie and understanding, which helped her to heal decades after trauma. [ [link removed] ]*

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Expanding Community Connection for Veterans with Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families (BSF) connects military families with their civilian neighbors–both people and organizations–to create strong communities of support. Read how BSF helped one Army retiree connect with his community after 30 years of active duty service.

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Free, Online Bystander Intervention Training for Veterans

Bystander Intervention Training for Veterans is free, online and requires no registration. The training can help Veterans learn to recognize and respond to harassment and sexual assault, and contribute to a healthy, safe environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

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*Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question:* [ [link removed] ]

*What's the funniest thing you've seen at a military ball? [ [link removed] ]*

 


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Veteran Jobs

LabCorp - *Micro Technologist/CLS* - CA [ [link removed] ]
Spire *Hospitality* - The Grove Resort - FL [ [link removed] ]
Claro *Pool Services* - Pool Maintenance Technician - CA [ [link removed] ]
*Electronics Technician*, Lansing, MI [ [link removed] ]
*Service Center Operator*, Greater Charleston, SC [ [link removed] ]
*Warehouse Associate/Non-Driver*, Multiple Locations [ [link removed] ]
*Controls Specialist*, Tonganoxie, KS [ [link removed] ]
*Showroom Sales Associate*, Dothan, AL [ [link removed] ] 
*Field Service Engineer*, Remote- NE Region [ [link removed] ]* 
**Field Service Engineer*, Remote- Mid-Atlantic Region [ [link removed] ]
*Event Technician*, Nationwide [ [link removed] ]
*Service Mechanic*, Nationwide [ [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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Carhartt [ [link removed] ] 25% off for military and Veterans.

Vet Tix [ [link removed] ] Free tickets to various events for active military, Veterans and immediate family members of troops killed in action.

Sunglass Hut [ [link removed] ] 15% off discount.

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*VA News: * 


* Three ways VA’s workforce diversity benefits you [ [link removed] ]
* Prioritize well-being this winter with VA’s Telehealth tools [ [link removed] ]
* VA publishes new Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry data [ [link removed] ]
* #Live Whole Health #154″ Aspirations instead of resolutions [ [link removed] ]
* No Barriers Warriors seeks Veterans with disabilities for 2023 backcountry expeditions [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans: Let’s talk about guns and suicide [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran manages diabetes with lifestyle changes [ [link removed] ]
* Stalag 9B: A survivor’s story [ [link removed] ]
* Don’t let your job search freeze this winter—apply to work at VA [ [link removed] ]
* VA studies employment gaps among post-9/11 women Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Iraq Army Veteran’s connection to horses helps her heal [ [link removed] ]
* VA nurse awarded Distinguished Flying Cross [ [link removed] ]
* VA collaborates to improve safety of power wheelchair users [ [link removed] ]
* Gulf Coast VA hosts 3D printing workshop [ [link removed] ]
* Best of 2022: Top Veteran Resources of the Year [ [link removed] ]
* Mission: Taking charge of your life and health [ [link removed] ]
* Tap your talents as a military spouse with a career serving Veterans [ [link removed] ]

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VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 [ tel:18006982411 ] (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] ]

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