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Join National Day of Service, April 23
National Volunteer Week is April 20–26. As part of this special week, support a National Day of Service through “VetServe 2025,” a campaign to strengthen volunteer capacity across the nation on April 23, 2025.
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How Are You Doing?
The Veterans Self-Check Assessment is a free, confidential tool to help you find out if stress and depression are affecting you and what you can do about it.
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Programs and Initiatives for Women Veterans
Learn about the VA resources and services women can receive, including trauma-sensitive, tailored care for those at increased risk for suicide.
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Find Scholarships for Veterans
Scholarship America administers scholarships for students attending vocational school, two-year colleges, and four-year colleges and universities.
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Veterans Find Hope and Healing on the Slopes
Nearly 400 Veterans from across the country have gathered in Snowmass, Colorado for the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. Interested in participating in adaptive sports clinics or therapeutic arts programs? Visit https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/.
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Free App Matches Veterans with Eligible Resources
MyVetBENEFITS is a free third-party, mobile app and website that matches Veterans to the benefits they’re most likely eligible for.
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Healing from Military Sexual Trauma
After experiencing military sexual trauma during her Air Force service, Michelle blamed herself. Therapy helped her rebuild her confidence, set boundaries, and understand that the trauma wasn’t her fault.
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History of VA: Civil War Nurses
During the Civil War, thousands of women served as nurses for the Union Army. These nurses were some of the earliest examples of women Veterans, receiving benefits in 1892 for their service.
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 VA retired the My HealtheVet user ID and password on March 4. To sign in to the My HealtheVet health portal, VA.gov, or the VA Health and Benefits mobile app, use your Login.gov or ID.me account. You can create one of these accounts now if you don't already have one. DS Logon for VA sign-in will be retired on September 30.
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week
Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in "Hiring Veterans" on VA News. Check out this week's list of 76 jobs, nine job fairs and two upcoming small business events, including:
Chicago, Il: Military Community Hiring Event – April 3, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT
Online: Boots 2 Business: Agriculture Reboot for Farmers and Ranchers – Apr 4, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation’s military caregivers; the spouses, parents, family members and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill or injured Veterans. Stand with Hidden Heroes.
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Discounts and Deals for Veterans
Armed Forces Vacation Club Plan your summer & fall trips now. Book resorts in Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Tennessee, Hawaii, and more for $369 per week. Join and book by 4/6/25 with Armed Forces Vacation Club and take advantage of this limited time offer.
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Download the VA Welcome Kit
Find a VA facility near you.
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VA Resources, we're here for you.
For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App or MyHealtheVet secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.
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