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VetXL: Survivors Together Q & A on RallyPoint

Join us May 20th at 2PM ET for a live Q&A session in support of Memorial Day for Survivors, Caregivers and Mental Health Awareness.

Day 1 of becoming a survivor may very well be the worst day of your life, what are the first steps survivors should take (or that we can take on their behalf) when a loved one is lost unexpectedly? How can caregivers best prepare for services needed?

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Click here to take a two question survey on VA health care

Events this Week

May 20 - Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit
May 20 - Budgeting & Building an Emergency Fund (Virtual Seminar)
May 20 - PVA Vete rans JobPath
May 22 - Combined Arms - Snax & Vax Houston
May 24 - Red Cross Stress Solutions
May 26 - G.I Jobs Virtual Career Expo

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Tips on how to be successful at virtual job fairs

Corporate Gray has outlined steps you should take before, during, and after a virtual job fair that will help you get the most out of your participation and lead to better opportunities.

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Find support for Veterans and their families during Mental Health Month

Veterans can get tools, resources at Military OneSource

The Military OneSource site provides tools and resources for Veterans, service members, their families, military academy cadets and designated Department of Defense civilians. Resources provided are free and vetted by the Department of Defense.

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VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine

Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint

Create a free account and get discovered by Veteran employers here: RallyPoint.com/Jobs

- Superior Beverage Group - Multiple Roles and Locations
- Rantoul Foods - Production Database Administrator
- Boeing - Integration Specialist Technician
- Baxter - CDL Delivery Driver/Service Specialist

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VA will re-adjudicate claims for Veterans who served in offshore waters during the Vietnam War

Borne the Battle: Navy SEAL Veteran Al Kovach

Al Kovach is a former SEAL, elite swimmer, Paralympian and 2X champion of the LA Marathon. He serves as the Immediate Past President of the Paralyzed Veterans of America and is a national advocate for Veterans and all people living with spinal cord injuries or diseases.

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WATCH

Nine Ways Veterans Can Use Telehealth

VA Digital Media Virtual Volunteer program open to college students & grads

Veteran and Military Discounts

Dollywood – 30% off one day admission tickets or discounted season passes. Available for active military, Veterans, reservists, spouses and dependents

Reebok – 30% off retail price online once verified. Available for active military, Veterans and dependents

Tuft & Needle 15% off whole order for Veterans, active military, first responders and healthcare professionals

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National Memorial Day Concert May 30

The National Memorial Day Concert on May 30 will showcase Veterans and families that span multiple generations. The concert airs from 8-9:30 p.m. ET.

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VAntage Point Blogs:

· #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Bruce Meyers

· How VA connected with older Veterans during the pandemic

· The Million Veteran Program and future of medicine

· WWII Navajo Code Talker discusses legacy, VA care, COVID-19 vaccine

· Transform delivery of VA benefits as Under Secretary for Benefits