VA Cemeteries open this weekend, Free rides to vaccine clinics, Veteran Discounts

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough discusses new features on the Veterans Legacy Memorial site New, more interactive features have been added to the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM), including the ability for users to upload images and documents, share a military service timeline and achievements, biographical information and more. VLM users can now "Follow a Veteran" to receive email alerts when new content is added to that Veteran's page. Over this Memorial Day weekend and beyond, we invite you to use the Veterans Legacy Memorial to find your Veteran and share your memories. WATCH Borne the Battle: Veterans Legacy Memorial  Air Force Veteran and Digital Services Officer for the National Cemetery Administration James LaPaglia talks about why he loves doing his job. Committed to making sure that no Veteran’s story goes unrecognized, VA's future plans include expanding the VLM database to include Veterans interred at state and tribal VA cemeteries, those managed by the military, private ones and many more. LEARN MORE LISTEN

Events this Week May 27 - Atlanta Virtual Career Fair for Veterans May 27 - Ohio Virtual Career Fair for Veterans May 27 - Understanding the Benefits of Community College May 27 - Webinar For Veterans With Prostate Cancer May 28 - Atlanta - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution May 28 - Military Spouse Fellowship Program Information Session May 29-31 VA National Cemeteries open Memorial Weekend May 30 - National Memorial Day Concert Jun. 01 - The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center - Virtual Listening Sessions Jun. 02 - Spanish Listening Session on the Future of VA Health Care Jun. 02 - Heroes Connect: Careers with Arconic VIEW ALL EVENTS Emergency Broadband Benefit Program taking applications The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills. If your household is eligible, you can receive: Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50) LEARN MORE Mental health matters, now more than ever Free or Discounted Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites In partnership with the White House, Lyft and Uber will provide funding for rides to and from tens of thousands of vaccination sites. Riders will be able to get their free or discounted code directly through the Lyft or Uber apps. Ride codes will cover up to a certain amount and are available now through 7/4/2021.   UBER  LYFT VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Google VetNet Career Week 2021 Google’s Veterans Network, VetNet, is hosting the Google VetNet Career Week, a virtual three-day event offering Veterans, military spouses, and service members the tools, support, and advice needed to advance careers. Register by June 1 to participate in the event, connect with Googlers, and network with others. LEARN MORE You Asked, We Answered: COVID-19 Vaccine: What do I need to know about variants? Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint  Create a free account and get discovered by Veteran employers here: RallyPoint.com/Jobs SAE International - Senior Product Support Associate  Messer - Commercial Truck Driver  Giesecke & Devrient - Electromechanical Field Service Technician  Simplay3 - Machine Operators & Assemblers FIND A JOB POST A JOB Click here to take a two question survey on VA health care Military Kids Have Talent 2021 Calling all performers, singers, dancers, tricksters, magicians, and more. Hidden Heroes wants to see YOUR talents! The grand prize winners for each of the six categories will receive a FREE three-night family vacation for four to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Hotel accommodations and airfare are provided. Do you have what it takes to win? Deadline to enter is this Friday, May 28, 2021.  SUBMIT A VIDEO LinkedIn 2021 Grad’s Guide to Getting Hired Veteran and Military Discounts Cinemark Discounts at select theatres, click the link and search your closest location to  confirm. Available for active military, reservists, retired members and dependents. Lululemon 25% off in-store. Available for active military, Veterans, reservists and spouses. ShopVCS Save up to 35% on top brand tees from Under Armour, Grunt Style, and more. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs: Veterans: Living in a foreign country? Get your COVID-19 vaccine reimbursed NCA lifts restrictions on attendance at committal services, adjusts COVID safety precautions Honor those who have borne the battle at VA Facebook chat: housing stability and security for women Veterans VA to hold “2021 Minority Summit” June 9 Acting Under Secretary Stone: Imperative we vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible Veterans Justice Outreach Program offers hope and connectivity to justice-involved Veterans 2,000 miles and three days to fulfill Veteran’s last wish Ending gender-based harassment at VA facilities News Releases: VA national cemeteries plan mass flag placements, virtual Memorial Day events VA expands COVID-19 vaccinations to adolescents under SAVE LIVES Act

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