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Veterans Guaranteed Cost-of-Living Allowance Adjustment 

A new law guarantees that Veterans will receive a cost-of-living adjustment to VA compensation that is equal to the COLA applied to Social Security benefits.

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Upcoming Events

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COMMUNITY

Brick by Brick Esports Stream – Jun 28
Women's Health Virtual Town Hall: VA Takes Pride in LGBTQ+ Care – Jun 29
A Capitol Fourth: National Independence Day Celebration – July 4
Grenades & Coffee at Pennsylvania Military Museum – Jul 6
Connecting Communities Veterans Art Exhibit – July 7


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RESOURCES

How to Maximize Your DoD Skillbridge or GI Bill (Norfolk, VA) – Jun 29
Karshi Khanabad (K-2) Air Base Online Forum – Jun 29
DigitalVA Expo and Tech Job Fair – Jun 29
Waukegan, IL Stand Down For Homelessness – Jun 30
Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop – Jul 6


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PACT ACT EVENTS

Veterans PACT Act Stand Down (Santa Maria, CA) – Jun 29 
Claims and PACT Act Event (Page, AZ) – Jul 4
PACT Act info day (Kankakee County, IL) – Jul 8 
PACT Act One-Stop Shop (Hutchinson, KS) – Jul 8


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Watch an All-star Cast Perform at the National Independence Day Celebration 

Broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the national Independence Day celebration will air and stream on PBS at www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth and YouTube on Tuesday, July 4 at 8 p.m. ET. The top-rated, award-winning program puts viewers front and center for America’s biggest birthday party with the greatest display of fireworks in the country.

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American Flag Giveaway + Fourth of July Sale

In honor of Independence Day, ShopVCS members can enter to win an American Flag Set from Allegiance Flag Supply. These flags are 100% made in the USA by highly skilled sewers. Complete any order on ShopVCS.com using the code FIREWORKS and be automatically entered to win. Veterans get discounts on apparel, shoes, outdoor gear, electronics and more using this exclusive code. Sign up for ShopVCS.com today and let the celebration begin! Offer ends 7/4 at 11:59 pm PT. Five winners will be randomly chosen. No purchase is necessary. Coupon code only applies to regular priced items. Other exclusions may apply. See full contest rules here.

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As a Qualifying Family Member You May Be Eligible for Compensation Under PACT Act 

The PACT Act expands Veterans’ eligibility for benefits based on the addition of new presumptive conditions and toxic exposure locations. As a result, more survivors are eligible for benefits than ever before.

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Free Business Training: Apply now for DAV’s Patriot Boot Camp

The DAV Patriot Boot Camp Fall ’23 event for entrepreneurs in the Veteran and military-connected community will be held at DAV National Headquarters in Erlanger, Kentucky, October 12-14. Applications to participate are available through July 17 at patriotbootcamp.org.

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Veterans Helping Veterans: Become a Peer Specialist at VA

As a peer specialist, you’ll let other Veterans know that they have someone at VA who understands where they’ve been and where they’re trying to go. Peer specialists work across VA to share their own success stories and encourage positive health habits.

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‘Reflecting Back’ – Military Memories Competition. Your Chance to Win $250!

Most Memorable Operation: Of all the military operations you participated in, including combat, humanitarian or peacekeeping operations, which one made a lasting impact on you and why? 

Last month’s $250 & $50 winners

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My Battle with PTSD: How Community and Service Changed My Life

Networking with Veteran groups and establishing peer-to-peer support - finding community - is the resource that has helped me the most. When I first connected with Travis Manion Foundation, I was still in the beginning of my journey addressing PTSD.

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Veteran Jobs

Technology & Engineering

Microsoft 365 System Administrator (Washington, DC)
Cloud Systems Admin (Ft. Liberty, NC)
IT Security Analyst (Lansing, MI)
IT Auditor- Senior (Chicago, IL & Phoenix, AZ)
Lead Project Manager (Lansing, MI)
Liquidity Risk Director (AZ, CA, OH, IL, NV, TX)
Software Engineer- Senior (DC Metro Area)

Agriculture & Technical Jobs

Driver / Material Handler (Cedar Park, TX)

Business

Sales Representative (Miami, FL)
Senior Financial Analyst (Phoenix, AZ)
Mortgage Banking Risk Manager (Phoenix, AZ)

Social Services & Medical

Veterans Health - LPN PACT (Saint Louis, MO)
Veterans Health - Intermediate Care Technician (Asheville, NC)
Veterans Health - Health Technician, Hearing Instrument Specialist (Amarillo, TX)
Instructor / Writer (Ft. Liberty, NC)
Compensation and Benefits Specialist (Lansing, MI)


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TaylorMade Golf 15% off entire purchase.

Veterans on the Lake Resort Cabins and RV vacations for Veterans, disabled public and their families and friends in Superior National Forest, Minnesota.

O’Reilly Auto Parts 10% discount on in-store items for active duty, Veterans and families.

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