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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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 National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery - May 30 at 12 pm ET
The nation’s 154th National Memorial Day Wreath-Laying and Observance Program to honor America’s fallen will be live-streamed from Arlington National Cemetery at noon EDT, Monday, May 30. Read more.
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Cemeteries to Host Public Memorial Day Ceremonies After Two Years Without Gatherings
Veterans, families and the public are welcome to attend in-person traditional VA Memorial Day ceremonies held May 28 through May 30 to commemorate the nation’s fallen service members. Visit the links below to find ceremony dates and start times for a Memorial Day event near you. Read more.
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National Memorial Day Concert to Feature Gold Star Families Tribute
Featuring all-star musical performances and tributes, the 33rd annual National Memorial Day Concert from PBS will air and stream on Sunday, May 29, 2022, honoring our men and women in uniform, Veterans, their families and all those who have given their lives for our country.
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Digital Memorial Preserves Veterans’ Legacies
The Veterans Legacy Memorial, is an online memorial honoring the more than 4.3 million Veterans interred in VA National Cemeteries and VA grant-funded tribal, state and territory Veteran cemeteries. The pages display each Veteran’s military service data and cemetery resting place information.
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VA Launches New Interactive “Find a Cemetery” Map for Memorial Day
VA launched a new interactive “Find a Cemetery” map in time for this year's Memorial Day. The feature enables Veterans to search for their final resting place or for those who want to visit their Veteran interred at any of the 155 VA managed or 119 VA-funded cemeteries.
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Virtual and Community Run to Honor Fallen Heroes
On May 30, wear blue: run to remember invites service members, Veterans, families, caregivers, survivors and community members to join their Memorial Day run or walk, a no-cost event recognizing the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.
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Volunteer as a Legacy and Military Mentor for Bereaved Military Children and Teens
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, a national organization providing compassionate care to those grieving the death of a military loved one, is looking for active duty, reserve, National Guard and Veteran community members to serve as supportive companions to children of America’s fallen military.
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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
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