20-year Anniversary of the Iraq War - March 20, 2023

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It's Tax Filing Season! Veterans, Service members Could File for Free

Don't pay to file your taxes without first checking these FREE resources for Veterans and the military community.

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Upcoming Events

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JOB FAIRS
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Career Summit ? March 23?
Jacksonville, Florida Veterans Job Fair ? March 23?
Pittsburgh Veterans Job Fair ? March 23?
G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair ? March 23?


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RESOURCES
Soldiers' Angels Military and Veteran Food Distribution (San Antonio) ? March 16?
Soldiers Angels' Military and Veteran Food Distribution (Orlando) ? March 17?
Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Training ? March 17?
Agent Orange, Toxic Exposure Awareness (Manila, Philippines) ? March 22?
TBI Warrior Foundation ? March 23?


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Commemorating the 20-year Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom

March 20, 2023, marks the 20-year anniversary of the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). VA health care and other benefits are accessible to eligible OIF Veterans, especially if you were exposed to burn pits.

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Despite all the challenges I have experienced personally and all the changes I?ve weathered since the Iraq War, TMF showed me I can still serve. I can still create impact where I am.

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It's All Fun and Games:?Live Esports Tournaments for Veterans

Did you know there are Veteran gaming communities? Play with other Veteran gamers online!

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Learn about signs, symptoms and treatment options for bipolar disorder, and hear from Veterans who have learned to manage their symptoms.


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Free Business Training Retreat: Apply now for DAV?s Patriot Boot Camp

The?DAV Patriot Boot Camp?Spring ?23 event for entrepreneurs in the military and Veteran community will be held at?MX?headquarters in the Silicon Slopes of Lehi, Utah, from May 18-20.?Applications?to participate are open now through March 20.

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VetServe 2023: Mark Your Calendar, National Day of Service is April 21

Whether you choose to plant a tree, package boxes at a local food bank or offer to serve with a nonprofit, what matters most is that you go out and engage. VetServe is a celebration of service and a call-to-action to join the national day of volunteerism on April 21.?

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VA relaxes masking requirements at medical facilities


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The Piestewa Challenge: 177-mile Virtual Event Honoring Our Nation?s Women Veterans

In honor of women Veterans, from March 23-29, join wear blue: run to remember's Piestewa Challenge. The event?is open for teams of up to eight people who will track 177 virtual miles, through just about any activity: running, hiking, biking and even yoga.?

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Virtual Seminar: Learn How the PACT Act Benefits Veterans?

Join the Bob Woodruff Foundation on April 5 at 3 p.m. EST for an online panel discussion.?Experts from VA and the?Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)?will discuss the expansion of VA benefits and health care under the PACT Act and how the new law helps Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.

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Veteran Jobs

Technology & Engineering

Network Administrator (Livingston, TX)
Infosec Administration Manager (AZ, CA, OH)
Chief of Distribution (Philadelphia, PA

Business

Trade Manager in Training (NC, OH, NY, WI, OR)
Executive Manager (Philadelphia, PA)
Inventory Manager (Cedar Park, TX)
Inventory Coordinator (Cedar Park, TX)
Landscape Account Manager (Sarasota, FL)

Agriculture & Technical Jobs

Sr. Maintenance Supervisor (Stillwell, OK)
Environmental Inspector (Shoreline, WA)
Heavy Equipment Operator (Poulsbo, WA)
EHS Compliance Specialist (Marshall, MN)

Social Services & Medical

LCSW Social Worker (Remote) - Louisiana
Speech Pathology (Remote) - California


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Alpha Coffee 25% off your next order with code VA25OFF. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts, including GovX ID. Receive 10% off future orders using GovX ID.

TaylorMade Golf?15% off entire purchase.

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

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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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