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Free Concerts/Events for Veterans | New Tomb of the Unknown Event | Win $100 Gift Card
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 11/03/2021 09:21 PM EDT
Attending live events, such as concerts, sports, performing arts and family themed events is how many of us relax with entertainment. These experiences are especially significant to Veterans and those who serve our country in uniform.
Public Can Approach Tomb, See Native American Honor Guard
For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Tomb on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021.
Rally$weeps is a free program offered to Veterans, families, caregivers, survivors, and civilian supporters of the military by RallyPoint to encourage us all to connect on topics relevant to our shared military and Veteran experiences. By contributing to these conversations, you have the opportunity to win 1 of 20 $100 Amazon gift cards.
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Speaking at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Sixth Annual National Convening, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said one of VA’s most important jobs is to support caregivers.
Acupressure is a self-care tool that you can use to help the energy in your body get “unstuck” when you are feeling sluggish or having pain or stress. In addition to acupressure, VA offers acupuncture by licensed clinicians for conditions where it can be effective.
Air Force Veteran DJ Vanas, Ottawa Native, Professional Speaker
If there is anyone who knows what it means to be a warrior, it is Air Force Veteran D.J. “Eagle Bear” Vanas. But you might be wondering, what exactly is the warrior spirit? Tribal nations, Fortune 500 companies, the military and even the White House on two occasions have hired Vanas to answer this question. This episode of Borne the Battle offers you the amazing opportunity to hear Vanas eloquently describe what exactly it means to embody the warrior spirit.
Team RWB Runners Carry Old Glory Through Tennessee
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 Elkton, TN, and will complete 2,090 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.
"As I think about the 2,500-mile journey this flag will travel, I'm reminded of the strength of the American spirit and I think about how impossible a journey like this would be if you were to try to take it on by yourself," said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Quintas (Ret.), Managing Director of Amazon's Global Military Affairs.
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