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Veterans share their stories on Desert Storm's 30th anniversary

Join us for a series of stories on Desert Storm's 30th anniversary. This week's stories are from all five military branches, as well as on the era's chocolate chip cookie uniforms. #DesertStorm30

Shield turns into Storm 
Reporting war, 24/7 
Protecting the seas
From Marine to school leader 
 Happy trails

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VA coronavirus Updates | Chatbot App | Weekly Report | Vaccine

Virtual Events this Week

Jan. 8 - SBA Veteran Small Business Resource Brief
Jan. 12 - PAVE Connect: Work from Home Opportunities for Veterans

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Avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams

Be aware of false calls, texts, and emails from scammers promising vaccines. Learn about how VA will contact you, what personal information VA will not ask for, and how to protect yourself from scams. 

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Find helpful Veteran mental health resources


Hearing Options

VIDEO: What to expect during a Board of Veterans’ Appeals hearing

 

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Winter self-care tips from VA social workers


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Blood donation could earn Super Bowl tickets

The American Red Cross and NFL are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage.

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Veteran suggests early prostate cancer screening

VA and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) are encouraging Veterans to better understand prostate cancer risk. Find resources to help you get checked for this cancer and to take protective proactive measures.

Gulf War Veteran Milton “Trey” Wilborn III bravely shares his experience with prostate cancer.

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COVID Research

VA COVID-19 research volunteer

Lee Becker, a Navy Veteran, fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, he’s eager to take part in another battle. Becker has signed up for VA’s COVID-19 research volunteer list and will participate in a clinical trial if selected.

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