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#VetResources - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors
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Adaptive Scuba Programs for Disabled Vets
LifeWaters is a non-profit that improves the lives of disabled Veterans by offering scuba diving and scuba certifications as part of recreational water therapy. A dedicated staff of volunteers, including Spinal Cord Injury therapists, doctors, nurses, Veterans and civilians provide different services depending on needs, desires and skill level. They have amputee scuba diving, disabled Veteran scuba diving and other scuba diving programs available. What was your best scuba diving experience?
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Join The Mission Continues for a Day of Service to Remember 9/11
In memory of those lost during the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and in honor of those brave Americans who served in its wake to root out evil, The Mission Continues has organized United in Service, a month-long volunteer campaign. Veteran-led service platoons across the country, will call upon the Veteran community to help in their mission to aid under-resourced schools, disaster recovery zones, and more.
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VA Releases Free Mobile App to Streamline Health Care Access
VA Launchpad is a new mobile app that simplifies and organizes several existing tools and resources into one convenient location. This new app arranges all of VA’s previous apps into five categories for Veterans: health management, health care team communication, vital health information sharing, mental health improvement, and quality of life improvement.
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Six Flags Over Georgia is offering free admission to Veteran and active duty military during its Military Appreciation Days on August 24 and 25.
Veterans will receive one free admission ticket to Six Flags Over Georgia with a valid Military ID card and can purchase an unlimited amount of additional tickets for family members or friends for 50% off.
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From diagnosing and treating patients in high-pressure situations to working with complex medical technology, former military healthcare workers are uniquely equipped to care for others.
While these skills make an incredible asset to the civilian medical field, at VA, it takes on even more meaning.
Plus, Veterans may receive preference, five or ten-points, when being considered for federal jobs.
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This week's Borne the Battle podcast features Army Veteran and Military Influencer Conference CEO Curtez Riggs. Curtez gives tips on future and current Veterans looking to make the military transition.
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 Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? Featured Resource: Justice For Vets
The majority of our Veterans return home strengthened by their military service, but many struggle with trauma, mental illness and substance use disorders. These issues can be exacerbated by the loss of structure and camaraderie found in the military. Veterans treatment courts provide treatment, accountability, mentoring, and they help connect justice-involved Veterans with the benefits they've earned.
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Tampa Veterans - If you have been diagnosed with, or have symptoms consistent with PTSD or TBI, you are eligible for free Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) from Veterans Alternative. |
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Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator
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