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Commissary Sidewalk Sales Offer Savings During Military Appreciation Month To celebrate Military Appreciation Month in May, Defense commissaries will hold sidewalk sales to thank service members, Veterans and their family members for their service. READ MORE

Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) May 19, 12-12:45 p.m - Pittsburgh Job Fair May 19, 2-3 p.m. - Kentucky Veterans Q&A May 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. -  Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair May 20, 12-1 p.m. - #TheHonorProject - Honor your loved one May 25, 12-4 p.m. - G.I. Jobs Virtual Career Expo VIEW ALL EVENTS Team RWB Old Glory Relay The Old Glory Relay is a national movement showcasing the strength, grit, and commitment of American Veterans in support of their well-being. Beginning May 25 and running thru July 7, thousands of supporters will unite to walk, ruck, run, push, and cycle a single American flag from Washington, DC in the Old Glory Relay to The World Games in Birmingham, Ala. REGISTER Travis Manion Foundation Wants to Honor Your Loved One This Memorial Day through #TheHonorProject VA is Here for You During Times of Emotional Distress Feeling distress is a normal response to negative events, especially events that feel personal. Veterans and those who care about them are encouraged to learn more about available mental health and healing resources. Every VA facility has mental health specialists. Find one near you. Community-based Vet Centers are available to you. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you. Maketheconnection.net offers stories of hope and healing for Veterans experiencing challenging life events. Call the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, text to 838255 or chat. Have a question for VA? 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is available 24/7. Employment Assistance from Bridge My Return Brings Jobseekers, Employers Together Using a skills-to-skills matching algorithm Bridge My Return helps Veterans, service members, spouses and caregivers produce a professional resume and connects them with matching employers. For Veterans, service members, spouses and caregivers…it’s all free. READ MORE You've Got Mail, Communication During Appeals, and Winter Sports Clinic In this episode of The BLUF we explore privacy incidents when receiving VA correspondence that doesn’t belong to you, a new program that helps you communicate during appeals, and the how the Winter Sports Clinic is helping disabled Veterans overcome perceived barriers. WATCH PsychArmor Celebrates Social Workers and VA Community PsychArmor is a national nonprofit providing education and training to improve the health and life outcomes of military-connected individuals. Dr. Tina Atherall, PsychArmor CEO, writes about the important role social workers have within the VA community. LEARN MORE Veterans Experience Live (VetXL): Survivors Together Memorial Day Q&A with VA and Community Partners The Department of Veterans Affairs and community partners—including state VA, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network, Blue Star Families and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation—will answer questions about survivor resources, benefits, caregiver support, memorial affairs and mental wellness during a live VetXL Q&A event May 26th at 1p.m. ET. Ask your questions now! LEARN MORE Resources Help Veterans with Education, Employment Opportunities Are you interested in returning to school or jumpstarting a new career? Consider applying to one of several VA education or career programs for Veterans, including Veteran Readiness and Employment, Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses or the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program.  LEARN MORE Explore the History of VA Explore the "History of VA in 100 Objects," a virtual exhibit showcasing objects from 1776 to the present that illuminate the Nation's historical efforts to honor and reward Veterans. Learn more about the historical significance of Objects 27 "Monumental Gateway Arch" and 28 "3D Kidney Tumor" that were recently added to the virtual display. VIEW THE EXHIBIT This Mental Health Month, Discover How Veterans Like You Have Overcome Life’s Challenges Veterans know they’re not alone in their mental health challenges. This Mental Health Month, hear stories from Veterans who have found ways to improve their mental health and live well. HEAR STORIES Free Shipping on VCS.com  Create a free ShopVCS.com account for limited-time savings and free shipping through the rest of May’s Military Appreciation Month event. SAVE NOW Borne the Battle: Army Veteran Olivia Nunn, Marketing Strategist, Pageant Queen Olivia Nunn joined the Army and spent a decade in the Chemical Corps. After a 20-year military career, she successfully transitioned to civilian life as an entrepreneur, podcast host and pageant queen. LISTEN WATCH LEARN MORE VA Seeks Input on Challenges to Veteran Voter Registration With primary season upon us, VA wants to learn more about the Veteran voter registration experience and how you participate in our nation’s democratic process. Please complete this survey to help us understand how we can best assist Veteran voters exercise the right that they fought to defend. Click here to learn more and take the survey to share your voice. TAKE THE SURVEY Veteran Jobs Construction Administrator (Program Manager) - multiple locations Install Coordinator - multiple locations Event Technician - multiple locations nationwide Project Manager, San Jose, CA Project Engineer, San Jose, CA Project Manager - Construction, DC Metro Project Engineer - Construction, DC Metro Amazon - hourly roles Signature Health - Manager, Residential Nursing - OH Credence Management Solutions - multiple roles and locations Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: What was your first big purchase after separating or retiring? Ten sources of financial help for children whose parent died in military service Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.  POST FREE JOB Help us improve the #VetResources newsletter, share your feedback! Update Your Address and Contact Information Online Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today! LEARN MORE VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine L.L. Bean 10% off discount. Tommie Cooper 15% off discount. Gamestop 10% off most products in-store. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs: Employment assistance from Bridge My Return brings jobseekers, employers together Ready to grow? VA offers nursing opportunities for education and training Provider webinar: Using VA’s eCAMS Provider Portal “Why was I referred to speech therapy?” NCA launches new interactive “Find a Cemetery” map VA and Elizabeth Dole Foundation host National Caregiver Convening Live Whole Health #122: Connecting Mind & Body Session 2 Tampa VA nurse considers Filipino culture, VA employment a win-win Nurse recruiters: On a mission to find the best for Veterans VA websites get ongoing enhancements From basic training to Pittsburgh VA: A 40-year friendship Natchez National Cemetery employee’s military training saves stranger’s life Celebrating social workers and the VA system that empowers them Bedford VA employees build flag retirement drop box Make your diet Mediterranean Five states that are seeing growth (and the VAs you can find there) Resources help Veterans with education, employment opportunities Make ‘em sweat: In clinical training, details matter New technology helps VA answer the call for Veteran families in need Gulf Coast VA proud of medical laboratory professionals Bill Blass: Fashion designer and member of the Ghost Army VA helped Veteran Kevin Rumley. Now he helps others America250: Marine Veteran Duane Dewey Hepatitis B: The other vaccine you should know Bladder cancer and Veterans: What you need to know FCC program offers affordable, low-cost internet access to eligible households The Battleship in Building One Early VA research uncovered knowledge vital to transplanting a pig’s heart into a human being HR expert offers insight into VA’s Travel Nurse Corps program Preventing stroke: Many are at risk and don’t know it Advanced diabetes technology aids Veterans VA study: Screening for thoughts of suicide can identify missed chances to save lives Two programs, one mission for Veterans’ caregivers SimLEARN Fellow uses EMT experience to enhance Veteran care The future of policy for synthetic data in health care size=2 width="100%" align=center> VA News Releases:  Statement from Secretaries Fudge, McDonough, Vilsack and Yellen on continued efforts to connect homeowners to pandemic relief VA brings new electronic health record system to Columbus, Ohio, medical facilities

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

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