Updated Veteran Appreciation List | Q&A with VA Secretary | 500+ Free Veterans Day Events

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 11/08/2023 07:30 PM EST

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Veteran Appreciation! Free Coffee, Meals and Big Discounts for Veterans

Businesses, organizations and communities are showing their appreciation for Veterans all month long. Get free breakfast at Denny's on Nov. 10, free coffee from Starbucks on Nov. 11, free dinner at Golden Corral on Nov. 13, 20% discount at Walgreens Nov. 10-13 and many other great offers and events!

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Veterans Town Hall: VA Secretary Talks Claims, Benefits and Other Top Concerns

VA Secretary Denis McDonough addressed some of the top questions submitted by Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors during a town hall on Nov. 8. Click below to watch or read more detailed answers online!

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Upcoming Events

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VETERANS DAY

500+ Veterans Day Ceremonies, Parades and Events Across the Country

New York, NY Veterans Day Parade – Nov 11
San Antonio, TX Veterans Day Ceremony – Nov 11
Chicago, IL Veterans Day Ceremony – Nov 11
Las Vegas, NV Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – Nov 11
Military Women's Memorial Annual Veterans Day Program – Nov 11
San Diego, CA Veterans Day Parade – Nov 12

JOB FAIRS

Minneapolis, MN Veterans Job Fair – Nov 15
Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair – Nov 16
Virtual G.I. Jobs Job Fair – Nov 16
Dallas Veterans Job Fair – Nov 16

COMMUNITY

Virtual Native American Veterans Outreach Symposium – Nov 15
New Orleans, LA Veterans Benefits Fair – Nov 15
Virtual - How Community Members and Organizations Can Support Veteran Mental Health – Nov 16

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Veteran's Week! Enjoy Free Breakfast, Coffee at VA

Veterans can get a free breakfast meal and free coffee from their local VA Canteen on Thursday, Nov. 9 in observance of Veterans Day. Enjoy your VA benefits with a free meal, plus more special deals from VCS for this special holiday!

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Veterans Day Resources! Download the official poster, Teacher's Guide and Veterans Day PSAs, read the history of Veterans Day, and more Veterans Day information.

Ramsey Solutions Offers Financial Peace University for Free to Veterans

Ramsey Solutions is offering its nine-week Financial Peace University free to up to 10,000 Veterans, now through Nov. 13, 2023.

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Find Your Next Vacation! Travel Discounts Honoring Veterans Day

American Forces Travel is celebrating Veterans Day by providing exclusive travel discounts to all Veterans. From hotel deals, rental cars, vacations packages and cruises, unlock these 2023 Veteran’s Deals now and plan your next adventure.

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

“What do you miss most about your time in the service and what made this especially significant to you?”

Last month's $250 & $50 winners

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Dream Foundation program receives 2023 award for military community service

Navigating Life's Transitions

Hear how after her time serving in the U.S. Army, this Veteran felt like she lost some of her identity. Through VA, she began cognitive behavioral therapy, which helped her address her mental health challenges.

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Veteran Peer Q&A Corner

Should Vietnam-era Vets be addressed as "Vietnam Vets"? Answers here >
I have a co-worker who says they are a Veteran but only served 5 months (didn't finish AIT). Would you consider that a Veteran? Answers here >
Did you wait till you were out to get your disability rating? If so, how long before you made your first claim? Answers here >

Veteran Jobs

Technology & Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA - Data Engineer

Business & Administrative

Nationwide - Franchise Opportunity: Veteran Service Brands
Decatur, IL - Accountant

Security & Technical Jobs

Iraq & Somalia - U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate
Gary, IN - Site Operations Manager
Bethesda, MD - Background Investigator

Social Services & Medical

Detroit, MI - VHA - Student Nurse Technician, VA-STEP
Viera, FL - VHA - Social Worker, HUD/VASH
Albuquerque, NM - VHA - Med Inst Tech, Vascular

Vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide at www.HireMilitary.us

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

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Veteran and Military year round discounts

Fire Department Coffee 15% discount for life using discount code “MIL15”.

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

From You Flowers 20% off and free delivery.

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