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Travel discounts, airfare deals for Veterans

Veterans can now get travel deals and discounts through, American Forces Travel, the Department of Defense's MWR initiative offering a wide selection of discounted rates on hotels, air fare, rental cars, vacation packages, cruises and much more! Check out all the great deals and discounts available exclusively for those who served.

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 Events this Week

Nov. 18 - Virtual Job Fair and Networking Event
Nov. 18 - Career Transition Assistance for Veterans
Nov. 18 - EPA Hiring Outreach for Veterans and Service Members
Nov. 18 - Restoring Honor to LGBT Veterans who were discharged
Nov. 19 - SBA Hour with Veterans
Nov. 19 - Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair
Nov. 19 - Virtual Hiring Fair hosted by VR&E and Microsoft
Nov. 22 - Emotional GritRed Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network 
Nov. 23 - National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
Nov. 23 - Effective Communication Workshop: Red Cross Central Appalachia

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Virtual Career Fair with 30 Federal Agencies

VA's Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) and Microsoft/Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) are jointly hosting a Federal Virtual Hiring Fair on Nov. 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET. This event is primarily focused on job opportunities in Computer Science, Program/Management Analyst, Business, IT (A+, Net+, Security+, etc.), Technology, Customer Service/Support, and Software Engineering. It will feature booths from over 30 top federal employers! 

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Free Tools for Veteran Job Seekers

From job placement to educational tools, GI Jobs is offering free resources to Veterans and military job seekers. Users can search for jobs, companies, schools or opportunities for entrepreneurship.

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Free Career Tools for  Spouses, Caregivers 

Bridge my return provides transitioning service members, Veterans, their spouses and caregivers real-time matches to jobs with military-ready employers, real-world coaching advice, and a professional resume - all at no cost whatsoever.

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Veterans: Four steps to get your community flu shot

It’s that time of year: flu season is here. With COVID-19 circulating in our communities, getting a flu shot is more important than ever.

In addition to your local VA medical facility, flu vaccines are available at no cost to eligible Veterans at more than 70,000 in-network community care providers nationwide.

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Make the Connection: Hear from women Veterans who have experienced depression


Veteran Job postings

Bilingual Spanish Virtual Sales and Service Rep
Coordinator, Talent Acquisition - Virtual
Director, Workforce Development - Virtual
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Chagrin, Ohio
Ford Motor Company - Hourly Production Team Member - Louisville, KY
Orange Cross Ambulance - Field Supervisor - Sheboygan, WI
By Light - Strategic Cyber Planner (TS/SCI) - Fort Meade, MD


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Borne the Battle Rewind: Dr. Robert Primeaux, Vietnam Veteran, Lakota Warrior

Bravery. Generosity. Fortitude. Wisdom. On this week’s special Rewind episode of Borne the Battle, we’re joined by Army Veteran and Lakota renaissance man Dr. Robert Primeaux. After returning home from the Vietnam War and losing his brother in a tragic accident, Primeaux survived a near-fatal car crash to become a basketball coach, radio show host, actor and dual doctoral graduate.

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Vets First Podcast: Two candid discussions about drug use disorders

Podcast hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea interview Army Veteran Trever Siver, who candidly discusses trauma, mental health and substance use. Trever recounts his childhood, time in the Army as a cook, and his battle with addiction and journey to sobriety.

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Win $100 Amazon Gift Card

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.

Answer 1 of these 4 questions, or all 4, for more chances to win!

What Things Do You Remember About Adapting To Military Life?

How Did You Tell Your Family and Friends That You Were Joining The Military & Are There Any Conversations That Stand Out From That Time?

What Advice Do You Have for Other Military Couples?

Can You Describe How You Felt Coming Home From a Deployment or Combat?


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Carhartt 25% off apparel and accessories with ID.me.

Lululemon 25% off in-store. Available for active military, Veterans, reservists and spouses.

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

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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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