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Registration Open for National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Registration for the 2022 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic is open until April 1 and limited to the first 150 Veteran applicants who submit the required paperwork. READ MORE

Upcoming Events Feb. 24, 11-12 p.m. - Caregiver Workshop Feb. 24, 1-2 p.m. - VetXL: Minority Veterans Together Q&A Feb. 24, 1-2:30 p.m. - Faith-Based Outreach Event – In Recognition of Black History Month Feb. 27, 11-12 p.m. - Veteran-Friendly or Veteran Ready - Which One Are You? Feb. 28, 11-12 p.m. - Sharing the Journey – Online Support Group Feb. 28, 6-7 p.m. - Life Planning for LGBTQ+ Veterans, a virtual program Mar. 1, 12-1 p.m. - Small Business Administration Services and Programs Mar. 1, 2-3 p.m. - VA Blood Drive Campaign Mar. 2, 11-12 p.m. - Contracting Q&A Session for Veterans Mar. 2, 2-3 p.m. - Blue Star Families on Racial Inclusion: Understanding the Experiences of Military Families of Color VIEW ALL EVENTS Bob Woodruff Foundation Aims to Provide Veterans Access to Services, Opportunities They Need The Bob Woodruff Foundation’s Got Your 6 Network, the largest non-governmental network of Veteran service providers in the country, ensures Veterans have access to the services and opportunities they need. LEARN MORE My grandmother, Sylvia Benton, and the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Free Sales Boot Camp for Veterans, Military Community Bridge My Return, the tech-enabled hiring platform for the military community, is offering a free virtual sales boot camp for job seekers looking for a career in sales. READ MORE Student Veterans Find College Success with Free Academic Boot Camps In partnership with the nation’s top colleges and universities, Warrior-Scholar Project hosts free, intensive and immersive one and two-week college-preparatory academic boot camps for enlisted Veterans and transitioning service members. LEARN MORE Borne the Battle: Benefits Breakdown, VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) actively protects and advocates for Veteran-owned businesses. Tune in to learn more about OSDBU services and the advantages that Veteran-owned businesses receive from being certified by the federal government. LISTEN WATCH READ MORE Learn more about eating problems, treatment options, and resources to help you find healthy ways of managing stress VetXL: Minority Veterans Together 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 QR Codes: What are they and why use them? $15 Off for New ShopVCS Members Create a free account with Veterans Canteen Service at ShopVCS.com today and browse thousands of items for sale at special discounts. New members receive $15 off with coupon code VCS15. ShopVCS Brain Research, VA Benefits for Native Americans, and Ask VA In the latest episode of The BLUF we look at how VA research is working on treatments for traumatic brain injury (TBI), VA benefits specific to Native Americans, and development of “Ask VA.” WATCH Why I get my health care at VA: Ken Veteran Jobs Management Consultant - multiple opportunities, remote Event Technicians - multiple locations including new Fort Lauderdale, FL  Electronic Service Technician - Chicagoland  Warehouse Supervisor - Portland (OR) Metro area Multiple opportunities - Lansing, MI Manager Volunteer Services - Arlington, VA  HR Project Specialist - Colorado Springs, CO  Electrician - Pecos, TX Silotech Group - Senior CyberSecurity Specialist Paul Davis Restoration - Technician, Fire and Water DecisionOne - Field Services Technician Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: What's Your Best Military To Civilian Transition Advice?   Top 5 questions the military community has about transition & job seeking 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 Take 5 Oil Change 25% off oil change for active duty and Veterans. Atkins 15% of bars and shakes. BodyBuilding.com 10% off discount. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs: Join the Great American Spit Out Feb. 24 and stop using tobacco Registration open for 2022 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego Dramatic increase in mental health services to other-than-honorable discharge Veterans Your Commissary challenges Veterans for National Nutrition Month Study shows survival advantage for Veterans who receive VA emergency care Get paid work experience through VA’s National Diversity Internship Program Hook, line, and sinker: How to up your phishing game Provider Webinar: Community care referrals Air Force Veteran a leader in VA research on traumatic brain injury VA adopts race-free test to determine kidney health Nurses needed to fill critical roles in Veteran care at Clarksburg VA Veteran wins Super Bowl tickets thanks to Vet Tix Cancer Prevention and Veterans: Vaccines Can Help #VADidThat: Learning through simulation, saving Veterans’ lives A spotlight on the Rogers STEM Scholarship during National Engineers Week Vietnam Veteran, 77, gets back in shape with VA Move! Whole Health coach National Salute to Veteran Patients week Have your snacks and protect your heart Explore a VA career at upcoming recruiting events Innovation Revolutionary: Using virtual reality to empower employees VA celebrates Black History Month VA scientist first to show viruses can cause cancer PTSD Bytes #3: What is PTSD? Apply today: nursing residency program Cancer Prevention and Veterans: Lower Your Cancer Risk Today SECVA Monthly Press Conference: Employee resilience, backlog, timely care Emlen Tunnell: Unknown War Hero VA Suicide Prevention leads national charge with array of strategies America250: Air Force Veteran Harry Stewart Jr. VA News Releases:  VA asks for public input on Veterans outdoor recreation experience VA encourages donating blood amid blood crisis

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