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Free Reading Program Unites Military, Veteran Families Through Shared Experiences

United Through Reading keeps military families reading ready, no matter the distance, providing the opportunity for service members and Veterans to video record story time for a child they love. You can download their FREE app from your favorite app store and send your story today.

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Upcoming Events

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JOB FAIRS

Western Virtual Career Fair for Veterans – Jul 11
Job Fair at Fort Benning – Jul 12
Tampa Veterans Job Fair – Jul 13


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COMMUNITY

Brick by Brick Esports Stream – Jul 5
Connecting Communities Veterans Art Exhibit – Jul 7
Arts Program Orientation for Women and Nonbinary Military and Veterans – Jul 11
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Post-Conference Panel – Jul 11


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PACT ACT EVENTS

PACT Act Info Day (Kankakee County, IL) – Jul 7
PACT Act Info Day (Hutchinson, KS) – Jul 8
PACT Act Info Day (Delton, MI) – Jul 10
AARP PACT Act Benefits Town Hall (Online) – Jul 11


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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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Jon Stewart, activists urge Veterans to apply for exposure benefits


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Get Your Tickets on ShopVCS.com

Veterans get exclusive discounts on admission to Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, SeaWorld and more. Sign up for ShopVCS.com to verify your Veteran status and access your theme park deals. Plus, enjoy savings on hotels, rental cars, live sports, concerts and more. Don't book travel or entertainment without checking ShopVCS first!

SAVE ON SUMMER FUN


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Share Your Story: America250 Wants to Hear From You

In 2026, the United States will celebrate 250 years since our founding. America250, a nonpartisan organization established by Congress, is coordinating the commemoration and seeking Veterans and their families to share their stories. 

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Helping Senior Veterans by Granting their Wishes and Returning them to Former Battlegrounds

Forever Young Veterans plans "Trips of Honor" for WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans, including an upcoming trip for WWII Veterans to Normandy, France in 2024 for the 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day invasion.

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DAV Benefits Advocates Can Help You File Your Disability Claim

DAV’s main goal has been to help establish and provide services for all ill and injured Veterans, their families and their survivors. DAV's benefits advocates can help Veterans file a VA disability claim, and the service is free. 

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Veteran Jobs

Technology & Engineering

IT Security Analyst (Lansing, MI)
IT Auditor- Senior (Chicago, IL & Phoenix, AZ)
Software Engineer- Senior (DC Metro Area)

Agriculture & Technical Jobs

Driver / Material Handler (Cedar Park, TX)
Lead Project Manager (Lansing, MI)

Business

Executive Manager (Philadelphia, PA)
Mortgage Banking Risk Manager (Phoenix, AZ)
Senior Financial Analyst (Phoenix, AZ)
Compensation and Benefits Specialist (Lansing, MI)
Liquidity Risk Director (AZ, CA, OH, IL, NV, TX)
Operations Manager (Augusta, GA) 
Customer Service Sales Representative (Ft Drum, NY)

Social Services & Medical

Veterans Health - Registered Nurse, Float Pool (Richmond, VA)
Veterans Health - Social Worker, Outpatient (Aberdeen, SD)
Veterans Health - Medical Support Assistant (Agana, Guam)
Unarmed Security Officer (China Grove, NC)
Development Director (Honolulu, HI)


Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.

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Alpha Coffee 10% off for all Veterans, plus 10% if you sign up for a subscription for an overall 20% discount.

Sunglass Hut 15% off discount.

Lowes 10% off discount eligible purchases

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VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat


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