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Free Upgrade to My HealtheVet Premium 

A My HealtheVet Premium account provides Veterans with more tools and information for managing their health care. Along with the features available to basic users, premium accounts allow Veterans to access VA health records and information, communicate with their care team and VA staff, manage appointments, refill VA medications and more.

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Upcoming Events

(All times ET unless noted)

Apr. 14, 12-1p.m. - 2022 GI Bill Summit
Apr. 14, 7-8p.m. - Caregiver Module
Apr. 19, 12-12:30p.m. - VA Careers "Talk About It Tuesday" Broadcast
Apr. 19, 7-8p.m. - Effective Communication
Apr. 20, 12-1p.m. - Your Social Security Benefits
Apr. 20, 2-3p.m. - Get Hired Workshop
Apr. 20, 3-4p.m. - Your Social Security Benefits
Apr. 20, 3-4p.m. - Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing

In the Spotlight

Sept. 15 - Posse Veterans Program 2023 Cohort Scholarship Applications

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VetServe 2022 National Day of Service - April 21

National Volunteer Week is April 17 – 23, 2022. VetServe 2022 is a campaign to strengthen volunteer capacity across the nation and invites Veterans to volunteer on a national day of service April 21, 2022. Share success stories and join the movement today.

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VA Seeks Input on Challenges
to Veteran Voter Registration

Help VA best assist Veterans like you in registering to vote! As part of VA’s “whole health” approach to care, we believe that it is part of our duty to Veterans and their families to ensure that you are able to exercise the right to vote that you fought and served to protect. Click here to learn more and take the survey to share your voice.

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July 4th Veterans Art Competition Now Accepting Submissions

Operation Gratitude and Challenge America are inviting Veteran artists to honor the service and sacrifice of active-duty service members, Veterans and first responders by participating in the National July 4th Veterans Art Competition. To learn more and to submit artwork, visit the link below and click “request to join.”

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Connect with Fellow Women Veterans, Learn About Available Veteran and Women-centered Health Care Resources

VA’s Office of Women’s Health has pioneered 30 years of health research and programming for women Veterans. Now, the office has launched a new program – the VA Women’s Health Reengagement Training (heaRT). This program will help you understand what VA health care services are available and how to access them.

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How to Create a VA.gov Account Using ID.me

VA.gov offers more than just information. Veterans can use VA.gov to access and manage VA education benefits and health care. To unlock these additional features, you’ll need to create a secure VA.gov account.

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Explore the History of VA 

Explore the "History of VA in 100 Objects." The virtual exhibit spotlights objects that illuminate the Nation's historical efforts to honor and reward Veterans from 1776 to the present. Objects 21 "Bonus Army" and 22 "Veterans' Bureau Medical Bulletin" are now featured on virtual display.

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BtB Rewind: Army Veteran William "Mr. Feeny" Daniels

This week, Borne the Battle revisits the interview with Boy Meets World and Knight Rider actor, William Daniels. The U.S. Army Veteran discusses being the first in his family to attend college, transitioning into acting, and how his military service helped shape his future.

 

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discounts for veterans

Auto Accessories Garage Discount of 5-20% for active duty, Veterans, retirees, reservists and families.

Elite IT Certifications 20% off.

Regal Discounts at select theatres. Available at box office.

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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 Hotline: 1-855-948-2311


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