Home Loan Relief, COVID-19 Q&A, Free Family Reading Resources

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Post your questions now and then join the conversation on RallyPoint, March 3rd from 3-4PM ET. The Q&A chat will focus on the COVID-19 Vaccine with answers coming from key experts with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIH HHS). JOIN

Virtual Events this Week Feb. 18 - Starting or Growing a Veteran-Owned Business Training Feb. 18 - Celebrate Black History and Heritage with Major General Alfred K. Flowers Feb. 19 - NamasDay yoga event -Team RWB Feb. 19 - NatCon 2021, largest annual convening of Post-9/11 Veterans in the world Feb. 23 - Upskilling Workshop-Securing the Credentials You Need to Land the Job Feb. 23 - Virtual Employment Training: How To Get The Job You Want Feb. 24 - Federal Contracting Class for Veterans and Service Disabled Veterans Feb. 24 - PVA Veterans Career Live: How to Choose a Major Hear Post-9/11 Veterans share their experiences living with PTSD Sign up for the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry "I know that more than 3 million of you have served in Southwest Asia and many of you were exposed to airborne hazards like open burn pits. During my time in Afghanistan, we were downwind of a burn pit and exposed to a constant amount of particulate matter in the air from sand and other materials." - Dr. Richard Stone, Acting Under Secretary of the Veterans Health Administration and a former U.S. Army combat physician. WATCH VIDEO SIGN UP Veterans in rural Montana receive COVID-19 vaccine via airplane delivery VA extends moratoriums on evictions, foreclosures, extends loan forbearance opportunities “We will do everything in our power to help Veterans, their families, survivors and our caregivers get through this pandemic,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough.  VA will extend the existing moratorium on evictions and foreclosures, as well as extend VA loan forbearance requests, to June 30, because of COVID-19. LEARN MORE VA reaches milestone vaccinating its 1 millionth Veteran VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine United Through Reading offers free books and mobile app for Veterans and military Veterans never have to miss story time with family thanks to United Through Reading. For over 30 years, UTR has helped service members and Veterans video record themselves reading a book to send to a child in their life, reading together no matter the distance.  LEARN MORE Listening to Veterans’ experiences improves VBA appeals processes 2021 National Veterans Day Poster Contest open for submissions The 2021 National Veterans Day Poster Contest is underway, with submissions due April 1, 2021. The theme for Veterans Day 2021 is the centennial commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. LEARN MORE VA MOBILE APPS:  COVID | BURN PIT REGISTRY | HEALTH CHAT | QUIT SMOKING  Borne The Battle: Jackson Henderson Air Force Veteran Jackson Henderson left the military without a clear idea of what he wanted to do. He applied to trade school and now has a meaningful and technical job that he loves. Find out how he got into an expanding industry. LEARN MORE LISTEN   My Life, My Story: Stan and Ginny For this special Valentine’s Day episode of the My Life, My Story podcast, we’re bringing you a love story that discusses first loves, broken hearts, and the secrets to long marriages.  LEARN MORE LISTEN   Fresh Focus Podcast: MOVE! to a Healthier You MOVE isn’t just a “diet” or an exercise program. It’s really three combined components: nutrition, behavior change and physical activity. Not only do we need a plan, but we also need the right tools, and that’s what this series is all about. LEARN MORE  LISTEN

VAntage Point Blogs: Emergency medicine physicians: VA needs your help Valentines and visitors say Thank You Veterans VHA commemorates Black History Month Live Whole Health #60: Vacation Visualization Kansas City VA participates in Point-in-Time count Remembering Former VA Secretary Jesse Brown Army Veteran, 81, commends community care experience Then, Now and Forever: Caregivers and the Veterans they love Renovated Soldiers Home almost ready for homeless Vets Valentines, caregivers and the Veterans they love Secretary McDonough’s remarks to Veterans Service Organizations regarding the American Rescue Plan Enjoy the total rewards of a psychology career at VA Shreveport VA reaches 5,000 COVID-19 vaccine milestone Formerly homeless Veteran flourishes in job at national cemetery VA Secretary Denis McDonough visits DC VA Medical Center VHA IE Trailblazers: Dr. Arash Harzand is bringing the hospital to Veterans’ homes #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Shelia Anthony Kansas City VA welcomes da Vinci surgical system The VHA Innovators Network is growing Calling all job seekers: Connect with VA recruiters at virtual open houses News Releases: VA reaches milestone vaccinating its 1 millionth Veteran VA, VFW open telehealth access point in rural Pennsylvania VA extends existing moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures and extends loan forbearance opportunities

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