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VA Podcast with Jack Carr - Navy Seal Author

#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. SIGN UP | VIEW/SHARE | EVENTS | WELCOME KIT | PODCAST Veterans share their stories on Desert Storm's 30th anniversary Join us for a series of stories on Desert Storm's 30th anniversary.  #DesertStorm30 Research Committee  Out to Save People  Remembering Them Veterans and VA   Gulf War Illness Veterans Using VA Services Visions of Redemption ALL DS STORIES VA coronavirus Updates | Chatbot | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Virtual Events this Week Jan. 14 - Overview of Small Business Association Programs & Services Jan. 14 - Veterans Benefits Quarter 1 Results Webcast Applications now accepted for 2021 National Veterans Wheelchair Games VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) are hosting the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New York City, August 8-13, 2021. Applications from eligible Veterans interested in competing are open now through April 2. LEARN MORE Mental health treatment options at VA Borne The Battle: Navy Seal and Bestselling Author Jack Carr His fourth novel and a television adaptation starring Chris Pratt are upcoming. Carr discusses the merits of reading, studying, ignoring the odds, perseverance and how they enabled his writing career.  LEARN MORE          LISTEN Manage your VA debt with our new online tool  Mentorship with Fortune 500 industry experts Some of the available American Corporate Partners mentors right now include the Chief People Officer at Major League Baseball, the COO of the New York Jets, the SVP Military Affairs at USAA, and a VP of Diversity for Bank of America.  LEARN MORE Veteran Program Director Position for Jefferson University in Philadelphia - Job ID: 9243377 Fitbit Offers Free Support to Eligible Veterans New year, healthier you! VA launched an initiative with Fitbit that provides select eligible Veterans, caregivers, and VA staff currently using Fitbit devices with free access to Fitbit Premium health and wellness programs.  LEARN MORE In Tough Times, Call on VA for Mental Health Support Are you still receiving paper checks from VA?  VA has made it easier for you to set up direct deposit. SIGN UP Same day onboarding for VA and community resources with one-stop all access events New Year, Same Scams: Tips and tricks from AARP to fight fraud in 2021 The pandemic has ushered in swindles involving everything from stimulus checks to fake coronavirus cures. The crooks’ goal is often to manipulate or gain access to your benefits. LEARN MORE Job Search Tip: Finding Employers to Target Veteran Benefits by the Numbers Join us tomorrow, January 14th at 2pm as we provide an update on Veterans benefits from the previous quarter. REGISTER VAntage Point Blogs: Operation Family Caregiver makes a difference for military families Customer Experience: Bringing same day onboarding for care, benefits and community resources Veterans monitor blood pressure at home Chiefs of staff needed to lead Veteran care at 11 VA medical centers Her personal mission to help homeless Veterans #DesertStorm30: Out to save people CaringBridge – An anchor for mom of wounded soldier COVID-19 Research Volunteer: Dr. Sabrina Clark Army Veteran awarded VA medical school scholarship #DesertStorm30: Remembering Them VA News Releases: VA begins administering COVID-19 vaccines to Department of Homeland Security mission-essential personnel VA celebrates 75 years of the Veterans Health Administration VA, Fitbit help support Veteran health and wellness during COVID-19 pandemic VA expands access to telehealth services during COVID-19 pandemic for older, rural and homeless Veterans  VA administers over 146,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to date VA is here for you. 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255 Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311 Download the UPDATED VA Welcome Kit  VA WELCOME KIT   Find a VA facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Want to receive this newsletter or other VA updates?