Top VetResources of 2020, 2nd Round of EIC Payments, Desert Storm 30 Year

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Maximize your GI Bill Benefits Compare the best school or college for your goals and get tips from some of your 2.2M fellow GI Bill recipients. LEARN MORE     Connect with other Veterans now RallyPoint is a free online social network for U.S. Military and Veterans. JOIN VA coronavirus Updates | Chatbot | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine The IRS and the Treasury Department have begun delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments. The initial direct deposit payments began arriving yesterday will continue into next week. Paper checks will begin to be mailed today. Payments are automatic for 2019 tax filers and VA beneficiaries. Learn more

Series highlights Desert Storm Veterans for 30th anniversary More than 2.2 million U.S. service members served during the era and an estimated 694,550 deployed to the Gulf. An estimated 1.68 million Veterans from that era are still alive. During January 2021, VA will profile these Veterans in a series of stories for Desert Storm’s 30th anniversary. LEARN MORE VA resumes overpayment notifications while continuing relief options for Veterans Top 20 VetResources in 2020 Access to military exchanges, national parks, free audio books, internet discounts, even free flights... this is one list you want to check out! TOP 20 IN 2020   Veteran volunteers are standing by to visit your Veteran’s grave if you can’t make the trip. LEARN MORE   Women’s Health Transition Training  Transitioning from service? She Wears the Boots podcasts offers tips from women who have served and who have experience with VA services. Learn what VA can do for you. LISTEN Veterans describe how treatment helped them rediscover their purpose Most downloaded Borne the Battle podcasts of 2020 The names on the list may surprise you. LISTEN   LEARN MORE    VA Fisher House provides holiday gifts and meals to Veterans and their families Military Sisterhood offers support, friendship, resources Join the Military Sisterhood Initiative, a national peer-support network designed by and for women Veterans. Find your community and explore such resources as the MSI Resource Library, Sister Diaries, and the MSI Art Studio. JOIN   No-cost, short-term aid for caregivers VA partners with Elizabeth Dole Foundation to expand Respite Relief for Military and Veterans Caregivers for help with companionship, cooking, exercising, grooming, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, transportation, and more. APPLY NOW Beyond resolutions: learn how to set your intentions for 2021

VAntage Point Blogs: VA creates government’s first-ever employee experience journey map Senior companion volunteer’s clients are like family #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Joy Cleaver Miller Fresh Focus #18: Scaling back the holiday meal Original 101st Airborne warrior gone, not forgotten Donated holiday dinners for Ozark Veterans #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Philip Thomas Randazzo Live Whole Health #51 – The Guest House Respite relief for Military and Veteran’s Caregivers program now available nationwide NYC bakery donates 2,700 meals to VA hospital #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Richard Newville Vince Speranza: Bastogne Legend VHA Innovators Network Empowering Employees and Changing Veteran Lives in 2020 Happy Holidays from VA Fisher House Christmas of remembrance for Gold Star Mothers #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Elnora D. B. Daniel #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Ronald Hoak A nurse with a passion for helping Veterans Columbia VA Veteran Christmas Charity Ride delivers gift baskets to in-need Veterans Veteran’s wallet returned to family – 17 years later #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Jose A. Rivera Alabama students prep presents for Veterans New VA Cape May CBOC opens Little Rock VA recruiting local Veterans for thyroid research #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Stephen J. Bella Army takes on Navy at Amarillo VA Thanking our Veterans and volunteers for serving again #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Cindy Kendrick Borne the Battle: Top 8 Most Popular Interviews of 2020 VA News Releases: Statement from Secretary Robert Wilkie on the passing of Lt. Col. Bobby Harris VA publishes federal government’s first Employee Experience journey map VA updates welcome kit for Veterans and families VA to begin COVID-19 vaccinations at 128 additional sites  VA, American Lung Association partner to help Veterans diagnosed with lung disease VA employees volunteer in droves to answer nation’s call to support communities hard-hit by COVID-19  VA launches single access point to all VA contact centers

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