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Find your next job with help from an American Corporate Partners mentor

Nonprofit American Corporate Partners (ACP) works with post-9/11 Veterans to help them find meaningful employment with top companies after military service. The average starting salary for Veterans who utilized ACP was more than $86,000, and more than 86% of Veterans are still at their same company one year later.

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Career success after service with Heroes Linked

Heroes Linked is a nonprofit employment program, completely free and online. Heroes Linked connects those serving, Veterans, their spouses and Gold Star families with a national network of volunteer Advisors – many of whom are Veterans. They are professionals and experienced in their respective industries.

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All VA facilities and clinics that administer COVID-19 vaccines are accepting walk-ins for eligible Veterans, spouses and caregivers.

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Events this Week

May 13 - Detroit - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution
May 13 - All About Bass Fishing with Davy Hite
May 17 - Caregivers: Discuss Isolation, Identity Challenges & Personal Wellness
May 18 - National Virtual Career Fair
May 18 - Military Caregivers Virtual Town Hall with Blue Star Families and AARP
May 19 - Building Community Through Military Family Literacy
May 19 - Empowering Communities to Prevent Military Veteran Suicide - Florida
May 19 - Veteran Engagement Session for Gulf War Veterans
May 19 - Effective Communication Workshop
May 19 - 7 Financial Tips for Life with VBA and Prudential
May 19 - Sleep Solutions for Veterans & Caregivers

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VetXL: Survivors Together Q & A on RallyPoint

Join us live on May 20th at 2PM ET for a 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?

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


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1 year Premium Free LinkedIn Accounts for Veterans, Caregivers and Fry Scholars

VA is excited to be partnering with LinkedIn’s Military and Veterans Program to offer Veterans, Fry Scholarship recipients and family caregivers a 1-year free premium subscription to LinkedIn with networking, employment and learning opportunities.

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Seven ways Armed Forces can start using VA benefits now


Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint 

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

- Niles Axis Consulting - Construction Superintendent
Sygma - District Sales Manager
Sysco - CDL A Shuttle Truck Driver
Boeing - Analytic System Mission Manager

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This Mental Health Month, encourage Veterans to take One Step Today


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Borne the Battle: Air Force Veteran Amanda Huffman, Author, Blogger, Podcast Host

Veteran Amanda Huffman served in Afghanistan as a civil engineer. She’s also a military spouse, mother of two, blogger on women Veterans’ issues, author of a book honoring military women, and host for the Women of the Military podcast. How has she managed to accomplish so much? Check out this week’s episode of Borne the Battle to find out.

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National Memorial Day Concert will air May 30 with hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise


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Veteran and Military Discounts

ShopVCS.com -For Military Appreciation Month, new members get $10 off any purchase

Carhartt- all verified members of the Military, First Responder, and Nursing community get a 25% discount on apparel and accessories

Vet Tix - Free tickets to various events for active military, Veterans and immediate family members of those killed in action

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Celebrate National Nurses Month with VA and explore a new nursing career


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Honoring Vets: Carry The Load partners with VA national cemeteries

Carry The Load provides an active way to honor and remember the fallen. During visits across the nation, people can join to hike or bike alongside members. 

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VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
White House VA Hotline1-855-948-2311


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