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VA Podcast: Mike Krzyzewski Talks About his Time in the Army and as Duke Basketball Coach
VNN: Preventing Suicide Among Justice-Involved Veterans
Instagram: VITAL Mental Health Resources for College & University Veterans

Do You Know Your VA Education Benefits? 

Learn more about the education benefits you have earned, such as the GI Bill, in a three-part series to help guide Veterans, Service Members, and their families through the education pathways available and finding the right program for you.

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Use the GI Bill for Independent and Distance Learning Online

Live Q&A on Going Back To School Join the Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) August 27 from 3:00–4:00pm (ET) for a live Q&A chat focusing on Back to School resources, GI Bill, learning options, and virtual tools. Ask VA, Student Veterans of America, Easter Seals, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Service to School and other partners questions now.  ASK A QUESTION NOW

3D Printing Delivers Medical Breakthroughs for Veterans

Most Popular Veteran Monument in Your State State representatives share the most popular Veteran monuments in their states.  FIND YOUR STATE

Want to Volunteer at the VA? Find Out How to Volunteer Safely

VA Virtual Career Fairs: What to Expect

VA's virtual career fairs connect Veterans and their families with employers via text, web chat, video conferencing, or email. Find out what career events are coming up, how to register, and what to expect at a VA virtual career fair.  LEARN MORE

Head for the Hills - Find Your Next Job in a Rural VA Facility

Protein Power: the Healthy Plate Method

This episode of the Fresh Focus podcast lays out the different types of protein, why they are important, and provides insight into how much we should be aiming to eat each day. LEARN MORE LISTEN

Raising Kids with Healthy Eating Habits

Support for Veterans Facing Homelessness

Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness is a growing issue, and goes beyond housing with impacts to physical and mental health.  VA has a new guidebook offering information on VA resources, programs, and services to help with housing and improving mental well-being.  LEARN MORE

Explore Resources to Help Manage the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury

"Postvention": Support After Suicide Loss

VA is committed to the prevention of suicide. It is also offers "postvention" with a community of shared healing and supportive services and resources for those affected by suicide loss.    These resources support anyone who has been touched by suicide loss, regardless of their military, Veteran, or military family status. LEARN MORE

Teaching Kids About Emergency Preparedness

Mike Krzyzewski: Army Veteran & Duke Basketball Coach

In this week's episode of Borne the Battle, we go back in time and revisit Duke and USA Basketball legend Coach K's interview, where he talks about deciding to go to West Point, his experience in the Army, and transitioning from military to college coaching. LEARN MORE LISTEN

VAntage Point

• Family thanks VA for caring for their husband and father
• You got the job at VA — now what?
• VA launches pre-entry screening tool
• Preparing for emergencies: It’s never too early to start teaching kids
• Purple Heart Veteran receives “artificial larynx”
• Biloxi VA hosts Mobile Food Pantry
• How a negative pressure room lets families say goodbye
• 3D printing innovations deliver medical breakthroughs for Veterans
• Face shields versus face masks
• Helping Veterans raise kids who aren’t afraid of eating
• VA welcoming back volunteers – with safeguards
• Friendship in Death: The Nimitz Plot at Golden Gate National Cemetery

VA News Releases

• VA prepares to welcome volunteers back to health care facilities

• VA responds to COVID-19 with schedule revisions to electronic health record implementation

Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT

No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home

Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access to VA services for homeless and at-risk Veterans

Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends

https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information

Are You a Veteran in Crisis or Concerned About One? 

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

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)

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