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Top 10 #VetResources

What were the Top 10 resources in VA's weekly #VetResources newsletter in 2023? Leading the list were Veterans Day retail discounts, free meals and other offers; a cost-of-living adjustment for Veterans in 2024; and free U.S. National Park passes for Veterans and Gold Star families. Did you know about all of these #VetResources?

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Upcoming Events

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RESOURCES

(Online) Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop – Jan 5
Corpus Christi, TX Food Distribution Drive-Thru – Jan 11
(Online) VA Caregiver Support Program Overview – Jan 11
(Online) G.I. Jobs Get Hired Workshop – Jan 11
(Online) Preparing for Veteran Small Business Certification – Jan 11

VIETNAM WAR COMMEMORATION

(Online, in person) Vietnam War 50th: Celebrate Character-Courage – Jan 13
Washington, D.C. Vietnam War 50th Legacy Reception – Jan 13

COMMUNITY

Chicago, IL Veterans Coffee Social – Jan 5
(Phone-based) Mindfulness Meditation Class – Jan 5
Crestwood, IL DAV Chapter 84 Veterans Meeting Event – Jan 5
(Online) Military and Veteran Caregiver Chat – Jan 10
Abilene, TX Veteran Town Hall – Jan 11

Find Your Next Career with Salesforce

Through the collaborative efforts of VA and its community partner, Salesforce, Veterans can use free training and learning resources to find new and fulfilling career paths in their post-military lives.

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A Veteran's Journey Toward Recovery

Watch Jesse, an Army Veteran, talk about the challenges he faced adjusting to civilian life, including how he misused substances to cope with his experiences in Iraq. Through therapy, Jesse recovered and turned his life around.

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In a VA event, Delaware and southern New Jersey Veterans received help with VA health care enrollment, claims and appeals filing, PACT Act eligibility and more.

Fitness Deals | ShopVCS.com

Veterans can access exclusive discounts on top fitness brands: Costa, Danner Boots, Brooks Running, Olukai and more. Visit ShopVCS.com to save on over 1,000 footwear deals. Not interested in fitness? Then take advantage of exclusive discounts on items such as apparel, sunglasses, hotel bookings and electronics — all on ShopVCS.com.

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Six Benefits of Launching a Business Franchise in 2024

Are you reconsidering your professional future? For Veterans who don’t want to work for someone else, there’s an option worth considering: starting a franchise. Go to vetrepreneur.com to get started.

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Veteran Peer Q&A Corner

How would you solve the military recruiting challenges currently facing DOD? Answers Here >
Why did you leave the military and how did you adjust to civilian life after separating? Answers Here >
What are some of your favorite military phrases and sayings? Answers Here >

Veteran Jobs

Technology & Engineering

Bradenton, FL - Installation Manager
Hugo, OK - DISH Installation Technician
Texas - Senior Software Engineer

Business & Administrative

Butler, KY – Plant Maintenance Supervisor
Fairfax, VA - Project Control Analyst
Owensboro, KY - Dry Dock Supervisor
Olive Branch, MS – Cargo General Manager
Nationwide – Veteran-Only Franchise Opportunities

Security & Technical

Cayce, SC - Unarmed Security Officer

Social Services & Medical

Indianapolis, IN - Chaplain (VA)
Leavenworth, KS - Medical Technician (VA)
Roseburg, OR - Biomedical Equipment Specialist (VA)

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

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Veteran and Military year round discounts

Tiffany 10% off engagement rings and wedding bands. The engagement discount is available in the U.S. only.

New Balance Discount for active-duty military, National Guard, reservists and Veterans.

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille 15% off for military personnel, excludes alcohol and cannot be combined with any other offers.

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