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Next PACT Act deadline Sept. 30: Direct Health Care Enrollment

Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care and left the military between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care through the PACT Act. This special enrollment period ends at 11:59 p.m. local time on Sept. 30, 2023. APPLY NOW!


American Corporate Partners

Free Career Guidance from America's Top Companies

American Corporate Partners (ACP) connects post-9/11 Veterans with corporate professionals for customized career guidance. Veterans find meaningful employment, whether it's a higher-paying job or a promotion. The average starting salary for Veterans who use ACP is $93,000!

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DAV Employment Program

Career Fairs for Veterans!

To create more job opportunities for Veterans, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) partners with the group RecruitMilitary. DAV and RecruitMilitary have teamed up to offer 107 career fairs in 2023, both in-person and virtually.

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Upcoming Events

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JOB FAIRS

Job Fair at Fort Cavazos – Sep 20
Virtual Hiring Fair: Transportation, Supply, and Logistics – Sep 20
Corporate Gray Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair – Sep 21
Nashville Veterans Job Fair – Sep 21
Phoenix Veterans Job Fair – Sep 21


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COMMUNITY

Lattes & Friends (Roanoke, VA) – Sep 16
Warrior GMR VA Duel of Champions: Gaming for a Cause – Sep 16
Veterans Harvest Fair (Lexington, KY) – Sep 16
Air Force Birthday Celebration (Los Angeles, CA) – Sep 18
Hispanic and Latino Veteran Outreach, Engagement, and Enrollment: Session 2 (Online) – Sep 21


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RESOURCES

Veterans Benefits Seminar (Bluff City, TN) – Sep 15
Veterans Benefits Seminar (Klamath Falls, OR) – Sep 15
From Service to Homeownership (Online) – Sep 19
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing (Online) – Sep 20
The Warrior Alliance and VA PACT Act Claims Filing (Augusta, GA) – Sep 30


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Get Your Tickets on ShopVCS.com

Veterans get exclusive discounts on hotels, concerts, theme parks and more! Sign up for ShopVCS.com to verify your Veteran status and access your tickets and travel deals. Don't book travel or entertainment without checking ShopVCS first!

 

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

Favorite Bar: What was your favorite bar/recreational establishment from your military service? What do you remember most about this place and do you know if it still exists?

Last month’s $250 & $50 winners

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VA-AD COUNCIL SUICIDE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN

New PSAs by VA, Ad Council Aimed at Reducing Veteran Suicide

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month in September, VA and the Ad Council have released new public service announcements for their ongoing national campaign “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” The campaign encourages Veterans who are struggling to visit VA.gov/REACH, which is designed to help them navigate through many resources.

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Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

Toolkit Provides Guidance for Veterans' Caregivers in Times of Disaster 

In partnership with VA, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) created a new toolkit suited to the special needs of caregivers. The toolkit, which is free to download, features plans, advice, insight and conversation prompts with customizable checklists designed to create a plan for Veterans' caregivers in times of emergency and disaster.

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Beyond the Uniform

Film Highlights How VA Technologies are Benefiting Veterans

The short film, “Beyond the Uniform: Vets Driving VA Digital Experiences," gives a glimpse into how VA’s technologies are revolutionizing Veterans' digital experiences and opening doors to unparalleled access to health care and benefits. Four Veterans share their personal experiences in the film.

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Veteran Jobs

Technology & Engineering

Security Specialist SSO (Washington, DC)
Software Engineer (Richardson, TX)
Senior Project Engineer (Stilwel, OK)
Regional Reliability Engineer (Clear Brook, VA)

Administrative & Business Jobs

Franchise Opportunity: FIELD OPS Athletic Field Striping Franchise (Nationwide)
Franchise Opportunity: G-FORCE Parking Lot Striping Franchise (Nationwide)
Franchise Opportunity: MACH ONE Epoxy Flooring Franchise (Nationwide)
Franchise Opportunity: PAINT CORPS House Painting Franchise (Nationwide)

Security and Law Enforcement

Security Specialist (Miami, FL) 

Social Services & Medical

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, MRI (Milwaukee, WI)
Practical Nurse (Huntsville, AL)
Senior Social Worker, MHICM (El Paso, TX)


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Big 5 Sporting Goods 10% off entire purchase with valid military ID or Veteran status on driver’s license required.

Home Depot The Military Discount applies 10% off the price of select in-stock purchases made by eligible participants, who receive a $400 maximum annual discount that resets each calendar year.

Military Tee Times 15% off tee times.

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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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