Women Veterans Health Care, Lifetime National Park Pass, Healthy Cooking Classes

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Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks, Other Public Lands

Veterans and Gold Star Families are eligible for a free lifetime pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges and forests.

GET THE PASS

VA Provides Premier Health Care for Women Veterans

All VA medical centers offer dedicated and comprehensive women’s health services. Call or text the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636). It’s free, confidential and staffed by women—many of whom are Veterans themselves.

GET CONNECTED TO CARE

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Glad You Asked: Understanding VA Home Loan Benefits

VA Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence breaks down the VA Home Loan program and how it empowers Veterans to achieve homeownership with unique advantages.

WATCH

Cooking Classes Online or
In-Person

Did you know VA has cooking and nutrition classes? Attend VA's Healthy Teaching Kitchen classes where you can learn cooking skills, new recipes and more. Contact your VA dietitian or nutritionist today.

START COOKING

Apply Now! Grants for Organizations Supporting Veterans in Sports, Rec Therapy

Applications for grant funds are open now through July 2 to eligible community organizations that provide adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation programs designed to benefit disabled Veterans and active duty service members.

GET THE DETAILS

Win a Limited Edition Gamer T-Shirt

Enter now for a chance to win a limited edition Gray Zone Warfare x Grunt Style T-shirt — plus a Steam key to jump in and play right away. Gray Zone Warfare is a popular tactical multiplayer first-person warfighting game for PC.

ENTER

American Legion Gaming is giving away a ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming device to one lucky Veteran or service member. Enter the giveaway for FREE.

Follow VCS on Social Media for Chance at Free Tires

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is giving away two sets of tires, one from Goodyear and one from Firestone, the week of June 23. This special offer marks 30 years since the start of reliable, affordable tire sales at VCS. Anyone 18 or older can enter by interacting (liking, commenting, tagging, or sharing) with the giveaway post on social media.

FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK

FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM

SHOP TIRES

Upcoming Events

There are hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the weekly outreach events calendar for all upcoming events, including:

Kansas City VA Summer Kickoff Resource Fair, Overland Park, KS - June 21, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT

Summer Vet Fest 2025, Blue Bell, PA - June 21, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

VIEW ALL EVENTS

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Air Force Veteran Finds Sobriety After Years of Drug Misuse

Anthony began misusing drugs after a difficult transition from the Air Force. His unhealthy drug use continued for decades until an incident with his mother led him to seek support. Therapy helped him manage his symptoms and rebuild connections with loved ones.

HEAR HIS STORY

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 60 jobs, nine job fairs and two upcoming small business events, including:

Columbia, SC - Maintenance Associate

Stratford, CT – Lockheed Martin Corporation - Quality Engineer

FIND YOUR NEXT JOB

Check on Your Veteran Buddy!

RallyPoint is the premier digital platform for the military community to come together and discuss military topics socially and professionally. Get connected with tools to succeed along your military journey. Members can also build their network, ask questions, share photos and stories, and explore educational and career opportunities.

JOIN TODAY

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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

CARiD 10% discount for active duty, Reservists, Veterans, retirees and families. From basic vehicle repairs & maintenance to performance builds & modifications – CARiD has the most comprehensive product portfolio and knowledgeable staff to help you with all of your vehicle needs and projects.

GET THE PARTS

SAVE MONEY, FIND MORE DISCOUNTS

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