Purple Heart Day and VA Benefits to Recipients
Purple Heart Day is celebrated on August 7 and honors the brave men and women who were wounded, or gave their life, while serving our country. Learn more about the history of the Purple Heart and the benefits VA provides to recipients.
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Team RWB Purple Heart Workout
Learn all about the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), including eligibility, cost, coverage, and more.
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Hear stories from Veterans who have used self-help tools — such as journaling and meditation — to help improve their mental well-being. Learn how these practices, combined with mental health treatment, have supported Veterans throughout their journeys.
2024 Veterans Day Poster Contest: And the Winner Is...
Check out the winning poster from the 2024 Veterans Day Poster Contest.
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Veterans Canteen Service Celebrates 78 Years of Serving Veterans
It's our birthday! To celebrate, we’re offering FREE SHIPPING and amazing in-store discounts. Use the code SALUTE at checkout to get free shipping. Also, enjoy a free piece of whole fruit with purchase of any lunch sandwich from the grill at the PartiortCafe, get 50% off iced tea or iced tea lemonade at the PatriotBrew, and save over 50% on electronics and more throughout the entire week at the PatriotStore!
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If You're a Marathoner or Ultramarathoner - Read This!
Team RWB is looking for 12 outstanding Veterans to establish a new record carrying an American flag from San Diego to Washington DC as a team in just 15-17 days. They will run the flag through day and night at a 7:30 - 8:00 min/mile pace. Runner and Crew applications open NOW.
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1921: Veterans Bureau is Born – Precursor to Department of Veteran Affairs
On August 9, 1921, the first centralized U.S. agency for Veterans benefits was established as part of the national effort to consolidate various Veteran programs, specifically for those from World War I. The Bureau only lasted until 1930, but its short history is significant to the establishment of the future VA system.
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Hundreds of Veteran Advocates Meet to Improve Experience for Transitioning Military
Nearly 300 Veteran advocates from the VetResources Community Network (VRCN) representing more than a hundred Veteran organizations met in Dayton, Ohio, to improve the experience for transitioning service members. Learn more about the VRCN, partnerships, outreach efforts, upcoming community engagement events and how to join.
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Get 1-on-1 assistance at VA VetFest events across the country
Upcoming Events
We have hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the full list of upcoming events on the outreach events site, including:
National Peer to Peer Q&A Chat (Typed Q&A chat) – Aug. 22, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m. ET.
FourBlock Provides Free Employment Resources for Veterans
Access instructors, coaches, employer partners and a vast network of alumni all at no cost. FourBlock delivers a variety of in-person and online employment resources designed specifically for individuals at every stage of their transition from the military to civilian employment.
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