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The IRS and the Treasury Department have begun delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments. The initial direct deposit payments began arriving yesterday will continue into next week. Paper checks will begin to be mailed today. Payments are automatic for 2019 tax filers and VA beneficiaries. Learn more

Series highlights Desert Storm Veterans for 30th anniversary

More than 2.2 million U.S. service members served during the era and an estimated 694,550 deployed to the Gulf. An estimated 1.68 million Veterans from that era are still alive. During January 2021, VA will profile these Veterans in a series of stories for Desert Storm’s 30^th anniversary.

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VA resumes overpayment notifications while continuing relief options for Veterans

Top 20 VetResources in 2020

Access to military exchanges, national parks, free audio books, internet discounts, even free flights... this is one list you want to check out!

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Veteran volunteers are standing by to visit your Veteran’s grave if you can’t make the trip.

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Women’s Health Transition Training

Transitioning from service? She Wears the Boots podcasts offers tips from women who have served and who have experience with VA services. Learn what VA can do for you.

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Veterans describe how treatment helped them rediscover their purpose

Most downloaded Borne the Battle podcasts of 2020

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VA Fisher House provides holiday gifts and meals to Veterans and their families

Military Sisterhood offers support, friendship, resources

Join the Military Sisterhood Initiative, a national peer-support network designed by and for women Veterans.

Find your community and explore such resources as the MSI Resource Library, Sister Diaries, and the MSI Art Studio.

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No-cost, short-term aid for caregivers

VA partners with Elizabeth Dole Foundation to expand Respite Relief for Military and Veterans Caregivers for help with companionship, cooking, exercising, grooming, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, transportation, and more.

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