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Borne The Battle: VA Secretary Denis McDonough Secretary McDonough shares his plan for VA vaccination distribution to all Veterans, his 100-day plan for VA, why he decided to work in civil service, and explains how he sees the department fulfilling two principles on behalf of Veterans. LISTEN LEARN MORE WATCH IRS sending third round of stimulus payments The IRS anticipates payments to be issued to Social Security recipients and other federal beneficiaries who do not normally file a tax return by April 7, 2021.  LEARN MORE

Virtual Events this Week Apr. 1 - San Antonio/Austin Virtual Career Fair                                                     Apr. 1 - PVA Veterans Career Live: Writing                    Apr. 1 - Caregivers: The Importance of Sleep Apr. 2 - Denver - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution Apr. 5 - Empowering Military-Connected Children Apr. 6 - Virtual Tai Chi Chuan                                Apr. 6 - Acing the Interview Interactive Workshop                                                  Apr. 6 - PVA Veterans Career Live: CACI Gov Contractor Get Your VA travel pay faster Eligible Veterans and caregivers, you can now file for travel related to your medical appointments from your PC, tablet or smart phone. With VA’s launch of the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS), you can enjoy fast payments, more convenience, and a new ability to track in-process reimbursement claims. LEARN MORE VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Disabled Veterans, active duty can get adaptive equipment for automobiles Veterans and active duty with a service-connected disability that prevents them from driving an automobile may qualify for a VA program to purchase a specially modified motor vehicle. VA assists in paying for adaptive equipment, repairs, replacements, and reinstallations for automobile gear. LEARN MORE New features on VA.gov: Find a VA form Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint  - Cubic Sr. Principal Video System Architect - Mercury Auto Transport - Sales Representative, Account Manager - Tutor Doctor - Science, Math, and College Test Prep Tutors - Morning Star Trucking Company - Class A Driving Training, Truck Driver VIEW ALL JOBS POST A JOB  Hear four inspiring stories from women Veterans COVID-19 vaccine: Do I STILL need it? Q: I’m receiving a two-dose vaccine and I’ve already got the first shot. Do I really need the second? Q: Once I get both doses of the vaccine, do I still need to wear a mask and practice physical distancing? Q: If I already got the flu shot, do I need to get the COVID-19 vaccine? GET THE ANSWERS VA's new Whole Health App Free hiring platform connects Veterans with employers Bridge My Return translates core military skills and training to help Veterans and transitioning service members find employment. Complete a profile and get matched with opportunities today! LEARN MORE VA extends debt relief through September 30, 2021 35th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic  The virtual event is going on now through April 2 and features education, techniques on skiing, curling, sled hockey and inspiration for Veteran participants.  JOIN THE FUN Making community care easier for Veterans Free Krispy Kreme Donut COVID-19 vaccine offer To show support for those who choose to get vaccinated, anyone who shows their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card will receive a free Krispy Kreme Original Glazed® doughnut. Offer valid through 12/31/21 at participating locations, restrictions apply.  LEARN MORE

VAntage Point Blogs: More than 50,000 Veterans have switched benefit payments to direct deposit Improving Reproductive Health for Women with PTSD VA, DoD secretaries honor Vietnam War Veterans Vietnam Veteran leads the way for tomorrow’s medicine VBA salutes Vietnam War Veterans After a Veteran passed, VA nurses found a home for his puppy Chats with the Chief: South Texas Director Chris Sandles on VA’s fastest growing HCS Vietnam Veterans Memorial showcases warriors instead of war Blood donation could earn Indianapolis 500 trip, gift card A Veteran’s perspective on the challenges of transition Vietnam Purple Heart Veteran reflects on service, transition, family Forbes ranks VA as one of America’s best large employers Veterans schedule COVID-19 vaccinations with VEText Celebrating Women’s History Month Tuskegee Airman Howard Lee Baugh Army National Guard Veteran Aubrey: Why I get my health care at VA USPHS-VA partnership provides Veteran COVID care, new career opportunities Veterans’ poor sleep can lead to mental health nightmares Annie’s Coping During COVID messages help manage stress during pandemic News Releases: VA strengthens PTSD claims process training

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