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Team RWB's Old Glory Relay

Team RWB's Old Glory Relay, is an epic 62-day journey running, walking, and hiking the American flag from New York City, NY to Atlanta, GA.

Today, the flag is moving through Washington, DC, with some help from Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough (shown left front), and will complete 810 total miles moved. 

It's not too late to join the effort virtually or in person along the route. Learn more at teamrwb.org/ogr

 

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"It's totally different when you run with it (the flag). Seriously. Your pace is faster. When someone drives by and honks at you you have more energy. There's no experience like running while carrying the American Flag." - Will P., retired Army veteran and Team RWB Eagle.   

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Events this Week

Sep. 30 - Reducing Employment Barriers for People Living with Mental Illness
Sep. 30 - #VetResources Check-in: Dealing with Anxiety and Fear
Oct. 01 - #VetResources Check-in: Save Lives - Storing Firearms
Oct. 04 - #VetResources Check-in: Post-9/11 Transition and Care
Oct. 05 - #VetResources Check-in: Facing grief and loss-coping strategies
Oct. 07 - Career opportunities in Manufacturing

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Free Microsoft Tech Transition Toolkit offers simple tips to build a career in tech


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Veterans can receive Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster

Some Veterans, spouses, and caregivers can receive Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shots from VA.

In line with recommendations from the FDA and CDC, only people who have already received a full series of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least six months ago have been authorized to receive a Pfizer booster shot.

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


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

More than 21,000 Veterans have found success by working with ACP. One example is Master Sergeant Denis Orellana, who applied to the ACP program after 20 years in the U.S. Army. With an ACP mentor, Denis felt more than prepared to go after and secure his dream job as an Operations Manager at Amazon.

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Blue Star Families Welcome Week 2021


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100,000 Veterans have switched to direct deposit to protect their benefits

Are you a Veteran without a bank or credit union? Try the Veterans Benefits Banking Program, or VBBP, to help manage finances and protect yourself from fraud. 

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Free online Bystander Intervention Training for Veterans


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Borne the Battle Podcast

If you know of Black Rifle Coffee Company or watch Mayans MC on FX, you may already know this week’s guest – Army Veteran, entrepreneur, actor and overall entertainer Vincent Vargas.

Vargas talks about multiple life transitions, podcasting, acting and starting his business, Beteran.

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Chats with the Chief Podcast: Improvements to Board of Veterans’ Appeals


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Vets First Podcast

In the first episode of the second season, hosts Levi and Brandon discuss interviewing doctors, experts, private organizations and Veterans covering topics regarding blind Veterans, PTSD, addiction and mental health.

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


RallySweeps: Share on RallyPoint to Win an Amazon Gift Card!

What’s a Time You Remember Someone Who Went Above and Beyond to Help You Out?

What's One Thing That Makes or Breaks a Military Career?


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Eastbay 15% discount for Active Duty, Veterans, National Guard, Reservists and dependents of Active Duty and Retirees.

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KIND Snacks 15% off sitewide for military, first responders, nurses, doctors, teachers and students

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Veterans Treatment Courts offer Veterans who have become involved with the justice system a way to turn their lives around 

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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