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Team RWB 62 Day Flag Relay 

Sixty-two days. Nine states. 2,500 miles. From Sept. 11 through Nov. 11, Veterans and supporters will run, walk, and hike side by side. They will carry an American flag from New York to Georgia in honor of our nation’s Veterans. 

Join Team RWB to run, walk, or hike with the flag in person or participate virtually from your community.

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Veteran Events this Week

Aug. 26 - Veteran Tech | Virtual Hiring Fair: Healthcare | Google Career Certifications

Aug. 31 - VA Careers Biomed Engineering Discussion | Suicide Prevention Training: Clergy & Communities | Master Class: How to Get a Government Job

Sep. 1 - VBA Benefits info for Colorado Veterans 

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VA grants improve transitional housing, prevent Veteran homelessness


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Free help at home for Veterans from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation

For Veterans who have a spouse, family member or friend who provides care and support at home and could use an extra set of hands, The Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Respite Relief Program provides free caregiving support, which can include: housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, companionship, medication reminders, bathing, exercise, mobility and grooming.

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COVID-19 Survey: I received a vaccine / I have not received a vaccine


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Afghanistan: Resources available for PTSD

While this series focuses on Afghanistan Veterans, options apply to all Veterans.

Active duty and Veterans should not be ashamed of getting the help they need, said Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón “CZ” Colón-López. An Afghanistan Veteran himself who battled PTSD, Colón-López said seeking mental health help should be routine.

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Veterans can help survivors plan ahead


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2021 Federal Benefits Handbook & VA Welcome Kit help Veterans get started with benefits

The 2021 Federal Benefits Handbook for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors lists VA benefits and services with direct links to contact benefits and services representatives.

The VA Welcome Kit, complements the handbook with easy-to-understand words and graphics to better navigate VA’s many benefits for Veterans and family members.

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Hear Veterans discuss going back to school after the military


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Borne the Battle Podcast

Army Veteran and author James Stejskal shares his journey from Special Forces to the CIA.

Listen as he shares Detachment A’s role in the heart of East Berlin during the Cold War.

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


Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint 

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

FIND A JOB

POST A JOB


AARP offers free resources for military caregivers


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Share on RallyPoint to Win an Amazon Gift Card!

What Was Your Best Experience With a Superior While Serving? 

How did you imagine military life before you joined?


Update direct deposit info online for the advance Child Tax Credit payments


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BMW $500-$11,000 toward a lease or new vehicle purchase 

Foot Locker 15% off 

Bonefish Grill 10% off the check all day, every day

ShopVCS - Find apparel deals on top brands like Under Armour, prAna, and more

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You Asked, We Answered: What COVID information can I rely on?

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
Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
White House VA Hotline1-855-948-2311


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