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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
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Research Committee 
Out to Save People 
Remembering Them
Veterans and VA 
 Gulf War Illness
Veterans Using VA Services
Visions of Redemption

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VA coronavirus Updates | Chatbot | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine

Virtual Events this Week

Jan. 14 - Overview of Small Business Association Programs & Services
Jan. 14 - Veterans Benefits Quarter 1 Results Webcast


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Applications now accepted for 2021 National Veterans Wheelchair Games

VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) are hosting the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New York City, August 8-13, 2021. Applications from eligible Veterans interested in competing are open now through April 2.

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Mental health treatment options at VA


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Borne The Battle: Navy Seal and Bestselling Author Jack Carr

His fourth novel and a television adaptation starring Chris Pratt are upcoming. Carr discusses the merits of reading, studying, ignoring the odds, perseverance and how they enabled his writing career. 

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Manage your VA debt with our new online tool


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Mentorship with Fortune 500 industry experts

Some of the available American Corporate Partners mentors right now include the Chief People Officer at Major League Baseball, the COO of the New York Jets, the SVP Military Affairs at USAA, and a VP of Diversity for Bank of America. 

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Veteran Program Director Position for Jefferson University in Philadelphia - Job ID: 9243377


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Fitbit Offers Free Support to Eligible Veterans

New year, healthier you! VA launched an initiative with Fitbit that provides select eligible Veterans, caregivers, and VA staff currently using Fitbit devices with free access to Fitbit Premium health and wellness programs. 

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In Tough Times, Call on VA for Mental Health Support


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Are you still receiving paper checks from VA?

VA has made it easier for you to set up direct deposit.

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New Year, Same Scams: Tips and tricks from AARP to fight fraud in 2021

The pandemic has ushered in swindles involving everything from stimulus checks to fake coronavirus cures. The crooks’ goal is often to manipulate or gain access to your benefits.

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Job Search Tip: Finding Employers to Target


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Veteran Benefits by the Numbers

Join us tomorrow, January 14th at 2pm as we provide an update on Veterans benefits from the previous quarter.

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