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Top 10 Questions and Answers About VA's New Guaranteed Life Insurance for Veterans

Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) 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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Upcoming Events

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job fairs

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


community

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


resources

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


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


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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


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.


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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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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


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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?”

 

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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) 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.

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Veteran Jobs

Technology & Engineering

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

Business

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

Agriculture & Technical Jobs

Ballistician (Mesa, AZ)
Safety Coordinator (Augusta, GA)

Social Services & Medical

Associate Veterinarian (Pasadena, MD)
Veterans Outreach Coordinator (Ellensburg, WA)


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Veterans on the Lake Resort Cabins and RV vacations for Veterans, disabled public and their families and friends in Superior National Forest, Minnesota.

American Forces 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 15% discount off purchases.

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