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Veterans get free entrance to national parks, refuges and other public lands Veterans, Gold Star Families, current Military and their dependents have free access to approximately 2,000 public locations spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, which host activities to fit any lifestyle, from serene to high octane, including hiking, fishing, paddling, biking, hunting, stargazing, camping and much more. LEARN MORE

Events this Week Sep. 16 - #VetResources Check-In Caregiving Stressors Sep. 16 - Boots to Business Reboot Sep. 17 - #VetResources Check-In: VA Benefits and Afghanistan Response Sep. 20 - How to Start a Veterans Ministry and Welcome Center Sep. 20 - #VetResources Check-In: Veterans Experience and Afghanistan Support Sep. 21 - VA Facebook Live-Suicide Prevention and Homelessness Sep. 21 - PVA Veterans Career Live - VR&E and Me Sep. 22 - G.I. Jobs Get Hired Workshop Sep. 22 - Military to Manufacturing: Cargill Sep. 22 - Saluting Branches events, volunteers needed VIEW ALL EVENTS VA launches new Enrollment Verification requirement to protect GI Bill students Enhanced pension benefits help eligible wartime Veterans, surviving spouses increase income If you are a wartime Veteran who meets certain requirements, or you are a surviving spouse, then you may be eligible for VA’s pension benefits. VA’s Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits, or enhanced pension, can boost your pension payments. If you need help with daily activities, or if you are housebound, you may qualify for an increased monthly pension. LEARN MORE Celebrating Hispanic Veterans during National Hispanic Heritage Month You Asked, We Answered: What should I know about additional COVID-19 vaccine doses? I’ve heard about people receiving additional doses and booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines. Is there a difference between these kinds of shots? How do I know if I should receive a third dose? How do I know if I can receive a booster shot? What if I received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Vaccine? GET THE ANSWERS VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Learn the signs and symptoms of noise or light irritation Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint  Create a free account and get discovered by Veteran employers here: RallyPoint.com/Jobs IntraMed Health Solutions - Multiple Roles and Locations MaxSent - Armed Protective Security Officers Department of Veterans Affairs - Supply Technician Boeing - Mid Level Procurement Agent FIND A JOB POST A JOB Amazon Warrior Transition Stories: Grounded in Mountain Life COVID-19 Survey: I received a vaccine / I have not received a vaccine RallySweeps: Share on RallyPoint to Win an Amazon Gift Card! What's One Thing That Makes or Breaks a Military Career? What Things Did You Learn About Yourself That Were Unexpected or Surprising During Your Military Service? Ford/Lincoln $500 bonus cash for Active Duty and Veterans (may vary by location). North Face – 10% off online and in-store. Available for active military, reservists, Veterans, spouses and dependents.  Outback Steakhouse 10% off every day. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs: Veteran, VA employee, gets free meals to New Orleans residents after Hurricane Ida Resilient team cares for Veterans during COVID-19 pandemic VA News Releases: VA assembles Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention Workgroup VA annual report shows decrease in Veteran suicides

VA is here for you. 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255 Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387 Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311 Download the VA Welcome Kit  VA WELCOME KIT   Find a VA facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR

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