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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.*
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*Top 10 Questions and Answers About VA's New Guaranteed Life Insurance for Veterans*

Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife [ [link removed] ]) is VA’s newest whole life insurance program. It offers guaranteed whole life coverage to Veterans age 80 and under with a service-connected disability, and there is no time limit to apply. Learn more about the program and find answers to some common questions.

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*Access New Toxic Exposure Health Care and Benefits*

The PACT Act expanded benefits for millions of Veterans. Download the Accessing Toxic Exposure Benefits guide and learn more about what you’re eligible for.

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*VA releases dashboard to measure the PACT Act’s impact on Veterans and survivors. See the performance dashboard. [ [link removed] ]*



Upcoming Events

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job fairs

*JOB FAIRS
*Durham VA Job Fair - March 11 [ [link removed] ]
National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans – March 14 [ [link removed] ]
Fort Belvoir Career Summit - March 16 [ [link removed] ]
Alabama VA Benefits & Hiring Fair – March 16 & 17 [ [link removed] ]
Corporate Gray Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair – March 16 [ [link removed] ]


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community

*COMMUNITY
*Stand Up for Women Veterans Retreat (Sioux Falls, SD) – March 11 [ [link removed] ]
National Museum of the Marine Corps Family Day (Triangle, VA) – March 11 [ [link removed] ]


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resources

*RESOURCES
*Veterans Benefits Seminar by DAV (Colorado Springs) – March 9 [ [link removed] ]
G.I. Jobs Get Hired at VA Workshop – March 9 [ [link removed] ]
PACT Act Town Hall Meeting (Santa Fe, NM) – March 13 [ [link removed] ]
Veterans Benefits Seminar by DAV (Salt Lake City) – March 15 [ [link removed] ]


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*BENEFITS CLAIMS CLINICS
*Claims Clinic - Sioux Falls, SD – March 9 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Omaha, NE – March 10 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Chula Vista, CA – March 11 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Albany, NY – March 14 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Eugene/Roseburg, OR – March 14 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Cheyenne, WY – March 14 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Louisville, KY – March 14 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Tomah, WI – March 15 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Lafayette, LA – March 15 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - St. Cloud, MN – March 15 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Whitman, MA – March 15 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Bristol, RI – March 15 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Beckley, WV – March 16 [ [link removed] ]
Claims Clinic - Galesburg, IL – March 16 [ [link removed] ]


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How About a Hot Cup of Freedom? 25% Off Coffee: VetResources Exclusive

VetResources readers get 25% off your next order from Veteran-owned Alpha Coffee with code VA25OFF. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts, including GovX ID. Veterans can receive 10% off future orders using GovX ID.

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*VA relaxes masking requirements at medical facilities [ [link removed] ]*

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VA's Caregiver Support Program: Get Paid to Care for Your Veteran

VA's Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in VA health care. Caregivers are supported with a multitude of programs and services to include a monetary stipend for qualified caregivers.

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*Hear women Veterans discuss how they found support through shared experiences and group therapy. [ [link removed] ]*

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Free Skills-to-Skills Job Matching for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Caregivers

Bridge My Return gives transitioning Service members, Veterans, and now their spouses and caregivers, real-time matches to jobs with military-ready employers, real-world coaching advice and a professional resume - all at no cost.

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*Veterans Experience Office Community Catalyst Award announces winners [ [link removed] ]*

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ShopVCS | Save 30% on Vortex Optics

Use code VORTEX30 to save 30% on bestselling optics from a Veteran-owned brand. This limited-time offer is only available to verified Veterans, their families and VA employees. Offer ends 3/14 @11:59 pm PT. Some exclusions apply.

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*Why Veterans Should Consider the Army Reserve [ [link removed] ]*

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'Reflecting Back' – Military Memories Competition. Answer for Your Chance to Win $250!

*Of all your duty stations you were assigned to during your military service, which one(s) do you have the fondest memories of and why?” [ [link removed] ]*

 

*Read last month's winner [ [link removed] ]*


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Veteran Entrepreneurs: Learn About Federal Contracting Opportunities

Veteran entrepreneurs tune in March 9 at 2 pm ET, as Disabled American Veterans (DAV) [ [link removed] ] hosts Caffeine Connect. Hear from two leading Veterans who will provide information and answer questions about services and resources available through VA’s Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization [ [link removed] ]. [ [link removed] ]

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Veteran Jobs [ [link removed] ]

*Technology & Engineering*

*Network Administrator* (Livingston, TX) [ [link removed] ]
*Aerospace Engineers* (Rockledge, FL & Denver, CO) [ [link removed] ]
*Lead Software Engineer* (Washington, DC) [ [link removed] ]
*Software Engineer* (Reston, VA) [ [link removed] ]
*Senior Software Engineer* (DC Metro) [ [link removed] ]

*Business*

*Trade Manager in Training *(NC, OH, NY, WI, OR) [ [link removed] ]
*Director of Business Development *(Remote in Atlanta, GA & Phoenix, AZ) [ [link removed] ]
*Finance & Banking Roles* (TX, AZ, NV, CA) [ [link removed] ]
*Assistant Store Manager* (Saco, ME) [ [link removed] ]
*_Assistant Manager Storage [ [link removed] ]_*_(Eliot, ME) [ [link removed] ]_*_
_**_Assistant Manager Storage [ [link removed] ]_*_(Scarborough, ME) [ [link removed] ]_

*Agriculture & Technical Jobs*

*Ballistician* (Mesa, AZ) [ [link removed] ]
*Safety Coordinator* (Augusta, GA) [ [link removed] ]

*Social Services & Medical*

*_Associate Veterinarian [ [link removed] ]_*_(Pasadena, MD) [ [link removed] ]_*_
_**_Veterans Outreach Coordinator [ [link removed] ]_*_(Ellensburg, WA) [ [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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Veterans on the Lake Resort [ [link removed] ] Cabins and RV vacations for Veterans, disabled public and their families and friends in Superior National Forest, Minnesota.

American Forces [ [link removed] ] Travel Powered by Priceline, find military discounts on travel. Designed specifically for active military, Veterans, guard and Reserve,  and all eligible Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) patrons.

Calloway [ [link removed] ] 15% discount off purchases.

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*VA News: * 


* Explore opportunities to work for VA at these events in March [ [link removed] ]
* Oklahoma City VA pharmacist saves VA $3.5 million [ [link removed] ]
* Paving the way for cancer care at VA: Dr. Sarah Colonna [ [link removed] ]
* Always download the latest VA PDF forms from the VA Forms website [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #161: Posture micro-breaks [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans Experience Office Community Catalyst Award announces winners [ [link removed] ]
* Accessing new toxic exposure health care and benefits [ [link removed] ]
* From sidewalk to home: Birmingham VA exceeds homeless goal [ [link removed] ]
* Life insurance coverage increases for service members and Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Advance directives ensure Veterans’ future care reflects their current wishes [ [link removed] ]
* Digital event to educate Veteran entrepreneurs on federal contracting opportunities [ [link removed] ]
* VA police team earns consecutive national honors [ [link removed] ]
* CWV Book Corner, March: Army Veteran Alicia Dill [ [link removed] ]
* Social workers can find flexibility, opportunity at VA [ [link removed] ]
* Therapy staff arranges concert ticket for stroke victim [ [link removed] ]
* VA releases dashboard to measure the PACT Act’s impact on Veterans and survivors [ [link removed] ]
* Emergence delirium: Potentially dangerous condition when a patient awakens from a procedure [ [link removed] ]
* The Piestewa Challenge: Celebrating women in military service [ [link removed] ]
* Kansas City VA holds PACT Act awareness event [ [link removed] ]
* Zelpha Anderson, mother and proud Veteran, gives back to her community [ [link removed] ]
* 100 years of advancing health care for women Veterans  [ [link removed] ]
* Multiple Sclerosis: “I plan to complete a marathon” [ [link removed] ]
* Travis Mills Foundation seeks to help injured Veterans “recalibrate” [ [link removed] ]

VA Welcome Kit [ [link removed]? ]
Download the VA Welcome Kit

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Find a VA facility near you.

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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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