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Help VA Understand What Veterans Need for Childcare Please take this 2-minute survey to help us understand Veteran childcare needs. BEGIN SURVEY  Events this Week Dec. 1 - G.I. Jobs Get Hired Workshop Dec. 1 - Heroes MAKE America – Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing Dec. 2 - Stress Solutions Workshop: Red Cross Dec. 4 - Marriage Management Retreat Dec. 6 - Effective Communication Workshop  Dec. 7 - Transitioning Army & Army Spouse Virtual Career Fair Dec. 7 - Q&A with SBA Baltimore Dec. 7 - Effective Communication Workshop  Dec. 8 - Effective Communication Workshop  Dec. 8 - G.I. Jobs Virtual Career Expo Dec. 8 - Heroes MAKE America – Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing  VIEW ALL EVENTS VA is Committed to Being Place Free of Harassment, Assault for all Veterans Read the letter from VA Secretary Denis McDonough affirming VA's commitment to anti-harassment and the prevention of sexual assault. READ LETTER World War II Forever Stamp Honors Japanese American Veterans Now available at your local post office, the Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII stamp. This commemorative Forever stamp honors the second-generation Japanese Americans, also known as nisei, that formed one of the most distinguished American fighting units of World War II: the all-Japanese American 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, whose motto was “Go for Broke.” READ MORE Toys for Tots & Hosting for the Holidays | VA News In this special holiday episode of VA News, Patrick Battle, son of Air Force Veteran Patrick V. Battle, discusses how you participate in or request a toy from the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program and how you can help prepare meals this holiday for family members with diabetes. WATCH Top Tips for Self Care Self-care can be anything that helps you manage your stress and promote your own whole health and well-being. This includes your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual self.  LEARN MORE Connect Through Art, Writing Workshops Community Building Art Works (CBAW) helps Veterans connect with their communities through free online art and writing workshops led by professional artists. CBAW connects Veterans, health care workers and others allowing them to share creative expression, mutual understanding and support. LEARN MORE Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Shelby Veteran Job Postings Outside Sales Representative - Marcus Hook, PA Lead Generation Specialist HR Business Partner - Jacksonville, FL Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors. If your company is looking to hire military connected people, please post the open job URL.  POST FREE JOB VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Win $100 Gift Card with Rally$weeps Rally$weeps is a free program offered by RallyPoint to encourage discussion on topics relevant to our shared military and Veteran experiences. By contributing to these conversations, you have a chance to win one of many $100 Amazon gift cards. What are the best tips for getting through the holidays away from your family or loved ones? Nominate a Deserving Individual in the Veteran Community for their Leadership or Support Viqtory is now accepting nominations for their 2022 Veteran Champions of the Year in Corporate America Award, and nominations for the 2022 Employee Veteran Leadership Award open Dec. 6. Through these awards, Viqtory is dedicated to championing people who make our Veteran community stronger and you can help by nominating someone in your organization. LEARN MORE Make the Connection: Seeing Changes as a Family Borne the Battle Rewind: Vet Centers The holiday season can be a tough time for many veterans. On this week’s special Rewind episode of Borne the Battle, National Guard Veteran Mike Fisher discusses the many services offered by VA Vet Centers and how their staff of licensed professionals work to help Veterans accomplish their goals and receive the care they need. LEARN MORE LISTEN NOW VA Statement on GPO Printing and Mailing Delay The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is experiencing delays in notifying Veterans of their hearings and decisions due to significant delays at the Government Printing Office (GPO). Click here for more information and options. Dockers 25% off online for Veterans and members of the military. Urban Helmets 15% off for active duty and Veterans. Asics 40% off retail price online. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs: VHA Innovators Network Incubator Series unleashes innovation to impact Veteran lives VA committed to being place free of harassment, assault for all Veterans Heroes Foundation held training workshop to help Veterans prepare for hiring event How to make the most of our interview questions and your answers iEX Talk Series: Engaging the VSO and Veteran non-profit community in improving VA care through the Resource Acquisition Clinic Can you retrain your brain? The iEX Demos Celebrate Employee-Driven Innovation at VA Live Whole Health #99: Self care Veterans, families, caregivers can boost blood supply, get $10 Amazon.com gift card Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Shelby Veteran helps family, then discovers HUD-VASH program to get back on his feet Transgender Veteran finds himself through yoga and community Nebraska Veteran Rex Gruber honors Omaha VA staff for “saving his life” Celebrate National Patient Ambassador Day Nov. 29 “Pops” celebrates 100th birthday at Martinsburg VA MIT Catalyst Program welcomes new VHA Innovation Ecosystem Fellows TAC Talks S2 E5: Program Management in acquisition Harvey Pratt: The Warrior Artist VA and IHS collaborate to serve American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Not all heroes wear capes: Michelle Lord prefers scrubs Help VA spread awareness about lung cancer symptoms and screening Columbia VA provides 140 Thanksgiving meals to area Veterans Don Herbert: Mr. Wizard Thanksgiving in interesting times – Veteran reflects on why he’s thankful VA News Releases:  VA statement on GPO printing and mailing delay VA and Indian Health Service broaden scope to serve American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Smoking rates steadily trend down among Veterans receiving VA care

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