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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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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 Grit: Red 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
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
VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine
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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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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VA is here for you.
1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 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 Hotline: 1-855-948-2311
Download the VA Welcome Kit
Find a VA facility near you.
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