Upcoming Events
(all times EST unless noted)
Mar. 9, 6-7:30 p.m. - Effective Communication Mar. 10, 11-1 p.m. - MilitaryHire Virtual Job Fair and Networking Event Mar. 10, 3-4 p.m. - Conversation with VA Secretary on Recommendations to AIR Commission Mar. 10, 7-8:30 p.m. - Using Mind Body Skills Mar. 11, 11-2 p.m. - Corporate Gray Virtual Healthcare Job Fair Mar. 11, 12-1 p.m. - Financing Your Business Mar. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. - Caregivers and the Military Wounded Mar. 15, 1-2 p.m. - VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Training Mar. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. - Effective Communication Mar. 16, 2-3 p.m. - Online Caregiver Chat Mar. 16-17 - The Military Family Experience 2022: Back to Basics
Loan Forgiveness, National Vietnam Veterans Day, and COVID Self-Test Kits
In this episode of The BLUF, we look at student loan forgiveness for Veterans, National Vietnam Veterans Day, and how Veterans can order COVID self-test kits for free.
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Conversation on VA's Recommendations for the Future of Health Care - March 10
VA Secretary Denis McDonough will discuss VA’s current infrastructure, the approach taken in examining VA’s 95 health care market areas, and VA’s recommendations for the future. Those recommendations include the construction of new VA health care facilities, modernization of existing facilities, and the closure of some facilities in certain markets.
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Wellness Wednesday - What You Should Know About Life Insurance
The next free seminar in the #WellnessWednesday Financial Education series examines life insurance. Two, hour-long sessions are scheduled for March 16 at noon and 3 p.m. ET.
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2022 GI Bill Summit: Q&A with VA - April 14
The 2022 GI Bill Summit will feature a Q&A with Education Service Acting Executive Director, Mary Glenn, highlighting various topics, including GI Bill modernization, enrollment verification requirements, and COVID-19 protection of monthly housing allowance benefits. Submit your GI Bill questions by March 18.
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De-stress With 3-minute Breathing Space
Through mindful awareness and self-care tools, you can take charge of your health and well-being to live your life to the fullest. Breathing space is one area of mindful awareness that can help you become fully aware and tuned in to what is going on right now, in the present moment, and without judgement.
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Coping When Current Events Bring Up Past Trauma
When armed conflict arises — no matter where in the world it happens — Veterans can experience a range of challenging emotions as events unfold. This can be especially true for combat Veterans who may be reminded of their own deployment experiences.
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Help Reshape VA’s Mission Statement
VA is seeking your input on how its mission statement may evolve to be more inclusive and representative of the changing needs of all Veterans. Click below to learn more and share your voice.
Find Your Next Job with Free Career Transition Services
Military service and the skills Veterans have acquired or enhanced through their service are precisely what employers say they need. Purepost offers free career transition services to help Veterans find their next job.
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Four signs your loved one may be experiencing mental health challenges
Blue Star Families Survey: How Are You?
From Afghanistan to Ukraine, events shaping our world today are likely to bring complicated emotions to the surface for many of us. Blue Star Families is here to help and is working with their network of partners to mobilize support for Veterans. Please consider taking this short and confidential Pulse Check poll to share thoughts and let Blue Star Families know how they can best serve Veterans and their families during this challenging time. Take the Pulse Check today.
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Veteran Jobs
Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Questions:
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Women’s History Month: Serving and Protecting Since the Nations Inception
Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.
VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine
Tread Labs 25% off once verified. Available for active military, Veterans and family members.
Apple 10% off products and accessories with ID.me.
iRobot 15% off select robots and free shipping on all robot orders.
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