New Veteran Benefits Guide | 10% off Amtrak | Vacation Discounts

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New Veterans Benefits Guide now available VA partnered with Stars and Stripes to create a special edition insert for the publication called “The Veterans Benefits Guide.” The print and digital publication, which highlights VA benefits and services available for transitioning service members and their families, is available now. LEARN MORE VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine

Virtual Events this Week Oct. 14 Coping Strategies for Depression and Substance Use Oct. 14 Effective Communication Workshop Oct. 15 SBA Hour with Veterans Oct. 18 Stress Solutions Workshop Oct. 19 Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans Oct. 20 Veteran Programs Overview Oct. 20 G.I. Jobs Get Hired Workshop Oct. 20 Steps for Buying & Selling a Home  Oct. 20 Reconnecting Workshop - Creating Calmness Oct. 29 National Caregiver Event with EDF and VA  VIEW ALL EVENTS Virtual Wall of Faces almost complete, needs remaining photos Team RWB Runners carry Old Glory through Virginia  Team RWB's Old Glory Relay, is an epic 62-day journey running, walking, and hiking the American flag from New York City, NY to Atlanta, GA. Today, the flag is moving through Richmond, VA, and will complete 1089 total miles moved. It's not too late to join the effort virtually or in person along the route. "It was a humbling experience, thinking about this flag started in NYC and where it's going to end up. If you do just a small part of it, you are a small part of this big thing. It's amazing," Max. G. LEARN MORE  22 Veterans with no known friends or family honored at National Cemetery Amtrak offers Veteran, military member discounts Veterans receive a 10% discount on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains. Use the Fare Finder at the beginning of your search and select ‘Military Veteran’ for each passenger as appropriate to receive the discount. LEARN MORE Hear Veterans describe how mental health treatment works Borne the Battle Podcast: Veteran and DEA Special Agent Bill Czopek Bill discusses his experience in the Navy and the DEA. He also provides information on counterfeit pills, the illegal drug trade, and advice to Veterans who plan to apply to federal agencies after their service.  LISTEN LEARN MORE Vets First Podcast S:2 E:2: Dan Standage, Student Veterans of America O’Reilly Auto Parts 10% discount on in-store items for Active Duty, Veterans and families Buckle 10% off entire merchandise purchase – regular and sale Beaches by Sandals Extra 10% off on top of all special promotions. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs: You can help student Veterans by taking the SVA Census survey Operation Protect Veterans offers tips to identify donation scams Four steps to get your community flu shot Veterans find support in minority programs coordinators at VA Peer support specialist shares his recovery story to help other Veterans Homeless and Community Residential Care programs help older Veterans Perfect New England weather for VA Summer Sports Clinic Veterans win big in COVID-19 vaccination lottery VA’s PTSD residential treatment programs VA proudly supports education, careers, care for Hispanics Red Coat Ambassadors exemplify excellence in Veteran care Next generation prosthetics for Veterans of all eras Vietnam Veteran receives his third Purple Heart – twice #OperationSong Cristoval Lemus VA News Releases:  VA Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs appointees Millions in adaptive sports grants help disabled Veterans with rehabilitation goals

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