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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.  VIEW/SHARE | EVENTS | WELCOME KIT | PODCAST Free Training Program Offers Path to Tech Careers Veterans and their spouses are eligible for free training programs through NPower, including tech training, professional development, paid learning opportunities and job placements. LEARN MORE Upcoming Events Feb. 17, 1-2 p.m. - Virtual Outreach Symposium for Minority Veterans Feb. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. - Effective Communication Feb. 18, 11 a.m. - noon - SBA Pittsburgh Hour with Veterans Feb. 22, 7-8 p.m. - Creating Calmness in Stressful Times Feb. 23, 12-4 p.m. - Veteran Virtual Career Expo Feb. 23, 2-3 p.m. - VA Careers Virtual Open House Feb. 23, 2-3 p.m. - Online Caregiver Chat Feb. 23, 3-4 p.m. - Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing featuring WestRock Feb. 23, 6-7 p.m. - Two Remarkable Stories: A Celebration of Black History Month Feb. 24, 1-2 p.m. - VetXL: Minority Veterans Together Q&A VIEW ALL EVENTS VA Disability and SSDI, Can Veterans Collect Both? Are you receiving (or qualify for) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and wonder how SSDI may affect VA disability or other VA benefits? Learn how SSDI interacts specifically with VA disability. WATCH Register SNAP EBT Card on Amazon for Exclusive Benefits and Discounts Customers with a valid Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card can use SNAP benefits to shop for groceries on Amazon Fresh and Amazon.com groceries in 45 states as well as the District of Columbia. READ MORE Borne the Battle: Airman to 4-Star General w/ Air Force Veteran Larry O. Spencer Larry Spencer, Air Force Veteran and Retired General, shares life and financial lessons learned during his 44-year journey. Spencer, who rose from the enlisted ranks to become a four-star general and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, discusses leaving retirement and his recent positions as a director or board member of multiple private-sector corporations. LISTEN WATCH READ MORE Join a live Q&A event focused on Minority Veterans on February 24 @ 1PM ET, where participants and a panel of subject matter experts can engage in dialogue on minority Veterans, benefits, health equity, and LGBTQ+. LEARN MORE Learn more about experiencing chronic pain, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you cope. Chair Yoga for Heart Health February is Heart Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to learn more about keeping a healthy heart. As studies have shown yoga to provide heart health benefits, join Danielle Olauson, yoga instructor and VA Whole Health employee, in a 12-minute heart-focused chair yoga practice. LEARN MORE VA Solid Start, Housing the Homeless, Debt Relief The latest episode of The BLUF highlights an outreach program focused on connecting with recently separated Veterans, housing homeless Veterans, and debt relief programs available to Veterans. WATCH Why I get my health care at VA: Veterans speak on Vet Centers Veteran Jobs VA Career - Legal Administrative Specialist (open period 2/8/22 – 3/2/22) AFWERX - Multiple roles and locations Bissell - Construction Project Management Specialist Red Dot Storage - Regional Manager (Central Region) District Manager – Transportation, Richmond, VA Lead Backend Developer, remote Capture Manager, remote Facility Technician, Indianapolis, IN Event Technicians, multiple locations nationwide Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: What are you most looking forward to during this year's Winter Olympics? 4 Things Veterans Should Consider Before Getting a Service Dog or Emotional Support Animal Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.  POST FREE JOB VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine GelPro 25% off discount for online purchases. Vineyard Vines 15% off most items once verified. Available for active military, reservists and Veterans. Sunglass Hut 15% off discount. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS VAntage Point Blogs: Army Veteran a biostatistician, researcher at Iowa City VA The Bob Woodruff Foundation aims to ensure Veterans have access to services, opportunities they need Join “Artificial Intelligence: How Algorithms Improve Veteran Lives,” on February 16 Health Equity Podcast Episode 8 – LGBTQ+ Veteran health From opportunity to offer: Examining the VA application timeline Former VA medical director key to shaping agency’s current health care system Hear Veterans’ stories of late-life PTSD VA proposes updates to disability rating schedules for respiratory, auditory and mental disorders body systems Disability compensation available for Veterans exposed to hazardous materials Free training programs offer Veterans, military spouses path to tech careers Live Whole Health #110: Chair Yoga for heart health Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center reaches record number of Veterans in southern TexasSD On Valentine’s Day, World War II Veteran, 96, reflects on love, life and combat In a landmark study, both of VA’s top psychotherapies lead to meaningful improvements for Veterans with PTSD Phone number on dog’s bandana saves a life Florida/Georgia VA offers new sleep apnea procedure A different way to care for Veterans: Explore medical support positions at VA Amarillo VA celebrates new prosthetic and rehabilitation wing Lab studies seek hormone-based obesity treatment Veterans find peace through the arts with Patriot Art Foundation Navy Veteran chief of nuclear medicine at the Truman VA James Reese Europe: More than an Army band Pittsburgh VCP partners with Advocate Health Advisors to support Veterans America250: Marine Veteran Edgar R. Huff Rural Texas VA hosts post-graduate pharmacist program February 2022: Secretary McDonough’s Human Infrastructure plan VA News Releases:  VA proposes updates to rating schedule for respiratory, auditory and mental disorders VA encourages communities to connect with Veteran patients during National Salute to Veteran Patients week Download the VA Welcome Kit  VA WELCOME KIT   Find a VA facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR 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 Want to receive this newsletter or other VA updates? Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the VA. Have a Veteran resource to share? 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