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Preparing for Future Health Care Needs with VA's Advance Care Planning

Have you thought about what you would want if you were hurt, injured or sick and could not communicate? Advance care planning helps you identify your values and preferences for future health care if you are unable to make health care decisions.

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Upcoming Events

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JOB FAIRS
Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans?? Feb 7
Intelligence Community Career Fair - Fort Belvoir, VA?? Feb 8
Virtual Hiring Fair: Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics?? Feb 8
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Military Spouse Hiring Event?? Feb 9
Dallas Veterans Job Fair?? Feb 9
Travis Air Force Base Career Exploration & Hiring Fair?? Feb 9


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COMMUNITY
Wheelchair Football League Championship Game?? Feb 7
Virtual Minority Veteran Outreach Symposium?? Feb 9


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RESOURCES
New York City Civil Service 101 for Veterans?? Feb 7
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Meeting?? Feb 8


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Learn How the PACT Act Expands Benefits, Eligibilities

If you served in the Vietnam, Gulf War or Post-9/11 eras, you may be eligible for expanded VA benefits. The PACT Act provides disability compensation, health care, free toxic exposure screens and more to Veterans who were exposed to toxins during their military service. You can submit a claim for your PACT Act-related benefits now. Visit VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MY-VA-411 to learn more and file your claim.

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Bonus 10% Off + Free Earrings on ShopVCS

Veterans, use code VDAYDEALS to save an extra 10% sitewide on ShopVCS.com. Plus, get FREE earrings with select jewelry orders! Exclusions apply. Offer ends Feb. 7 at 11:59pm PT. While supplies last.

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Compete in the 42nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Applications Now Open

VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America will host the 42nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Portland, July 4-9, 2023. Eligible Veterans interested in competing may submit applications at www.wheelchairgames.org from now until April 2.

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Listen as Veterans describe living with bipolar disorder and finding treatment that works.


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Veterans Helping Veterans: VETS4Warriors Provides 24/7 Peer Support to Prevent a Crisis

Vets4Warriors, housed at the?Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center, is a one-of-a-kind, 24/7 peer support network. The program complements official government resources available to service members, Veterans, family members and caregivers, but remains separate from them.

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Get a Head Start on Federal Employment with Help From VA Careers?

If you are thinking about taking your federal service beyond the military, you will likely find yourself looking for positions on USAJobs. Get a crash course on federal job announcements with VA Careers and learn why VA should be high on your list of potential employers today.???

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Last Chance January Sweeps! Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Questions:

What's the most uplifting thing you've seen on RallyPoint?

What's the funniest thing you've seen at a military ball?

If you could fast forward a year, what would you want to know about 2023?

What unit has the best grog recipe?


Veteran Jobs

Soldier's Home?- Multiple Healthcare Roles - MA
Senior Handy Services -?Field Technician?- MD
YWCA -?Director of Human Resources?- VA
Construction Surveillance Technician?- Columbia, SC & Huntsville, AL
Security Specialist?- Columbia, SC
Director of Business Development?- Phoenix, AZ & Atlanta, GA
General Manager- Coffee Bar?- San Francisco, CA
Field Marketing Specialist?- Albany, NY
HVAC and Generator Technicians?- Springfield, NJ
Human Resources Manager?- Minneapolis, MN
Cloud Application Engineer?- Pittsburgh, PA
Office Assitant?- Huger, SC
Sales Representative?- Remote
Electrical Engineer?- Remote
Assistant Manager Storage - Harrisburg, PA
Speech Therapist - TX (Remote)
Over 100 vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide


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24 Hour Fitness $0 initiation and $5 off monthly dues.

LinkedIn Free 1-year Premium Career subscription, including one year of access to LinkedIn Learning.

O?Reilly Auto Parts 10% discount on in-store items for Active Duty, Veterans and families.

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VA is here for you.

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


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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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