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Check-In Videos Provide Resources for Mental Health, Coping Strategies

The #VetResources Check-In video series includes free resources, advice and information for Veterans and their families to support mental health, resiliency and coping strategies.

Upcoming Events

(all times EST unless noted)

Mar. 9, 6-7:30 p.m. - Effective Communication
Mar. 10, 11-1 p.m. - MilitaryHire Virtual Job Fair and Networking Event
Mar. 10, 3-4 p.m. - Conversation with VA Secretary on Recommendations to AIR Commission
Mar. 10, 7-8:30 p.m. - Using Mind Body Skills
Mar. 11, 11-2 p.m. - Corporate Gray Virtual Healthcare Job Fair
Mar. 11, 12-1 p.m. - Financing Your Business
Mar. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. - Caregivers and the Military Wounded
Mar. 15, 1-2 p.m. - VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Training
Mar. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. - Effective Communication
Mar. 16, 2-3 p.m. - Online Caregiver Chat
Mar. 16-17 - The Military Family Experience 2022: Back to Basics

Loan Forgiveness, National Vietnam Veterans Day, and COVID Self-Test Kits

In this episode of The BLUF, we look at student loan forgiveness for Veterans, National Vietnam Veterans Day, and how Veterans can order COVID self-test kits for free.

Conversation on VA's Recommendations for the Future of Health Care - March 10

VA Secretary Denis McDonough will discuss VA’s current infrastructure, the approach taken in examining VA’s 95 health care market areas, and VA’s recommendations for the future. Those recommendations include the construction of new VA health care facilities, modernization of existing facilities, and the closure of some facilities in certain markets.

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Wellness Wednesday - What You Should Know About Life Insurance

The next free seminar in the #WellnessWednesday Financial Education series examines life insurance. Two, hour-long sessions are scheduled for March 16 at noon and 3 p.m. ET.

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2022 GI Bill Summit: Q&A with VA - April 14

The 2022 GI Bill Summit will feature a Q&A with Education Service Acting Executive Director, Mary Glenn, highlighting various topics, including GI Bill modernization, enrollment verification requirements, and COVID-19 protection of monthly housing allowance benefits. Submit your GI Bill questions by March 18.

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De-stress With 3-minute Breathing Space

Through mindful awareness and self-care tools, you can take charge of your health and well-being to live your life to the fullest. Breathing space is one area of mindful awareness that can help you become fully aware and tuned in to what is going on right now, in the present moment, and without judgement.

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Help Reshape VA’s Mission Statement

VA is seeking your input on how its mission statement may evolve to be more inclusive and representative of the changing needs of all Veterans. Click below to learn more and share your voice.

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Find Your Next Job with Free Career Transition Services

Military service and the skills Veterans have acquired or enhanced through their service are precisely what employers say they need. Purepost offers free career transition services to help Veterans find their next job.

Four signs your loved one may be experiencing mental health challenges

Blue Star Families Survey: How Are You?

From Afghanistan to Ukraine, events shaping our world today are likely to bring complicated emotions to the surface for many of us. Blue Star Families is here to help and is working with their network of partners to mobilize support for Veterans. Please consider taking this short and confidential Pulse Check poll to share thoughts and let Blue Star Families know how they can best serve Veterans and their families during this challenging time. Take the Pulse Check today.