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Startups: A great next mission for Veterans In August, Shift will welcome 50+ new startups onto their talent marketplace that makes it easy for some of the most ambitious new companies in America to find and message forward-thinking military Veterans. Through Shift's ever-growing, free career transition and advancement programs, military service members and Veterans have an easier time identifying and pursuing opportunities. Upcoming Program Kickoffs Career Accelerator (4 weeks): August 2, September 7, & October 12 Navigating Next (5 weeks): August 16, September 27, & November 8 Defense Ventures (8 weeks): October 4 LEARN MORE If you have NOT received your COVID-19 vaccine, please take this quick survey.

Events this Week Jul. 15 - San Diego Veterans Job Fair Jul. 15 - San Antonio - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution Jul. 16 - Orlando - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution Jul. 20 - Virtual Career Fair for Veterans  Jul. 20 - How to Partner with AmeriCorps to Serve Your Local Community Jul. 21 - Seminar: Is Your Financial House In Order Jul. 21 - G.I. Jobs Get Hired Workshop Jul. 21 - Operation Deep Dive Facebook Live: Veteran Suicide Jul. 22 - engAGED Virtual Social Engagement Summit VIEW ALL EVENTS VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Recall: Philips CPAP, BiPAP machines Philips Respironics announced a voluntary recall for certain CPAP, BiLevel PAP machines due to issues related to deterioration of the sound abatement foam used in these devices. This recall affects CPAP and BiLevel PAP devices manufactured prior to April 26, 2021. If you are a Veteran that uses a Philips Respironics CPAP or BiPAP device, continue to use your device as prescribed. You should register your device at https://www.philipssrcupdate.expertinquiry.com. Philips Respironics will send you a new device when one is available.  LEARN MORE Join VA with a Virtual Internship IRS Child Tax Credit Payments start July 15 Mark your calendar: The IRS will issue advance #ChildTaxCredit payments on these dates: July 15, August 13, September 15, October 15, November 15 and December 15. LEARN MORE Plan Your Next Trip with Travel and Event Deals at ShopVCS theSITREP podcast: Everything you want to know about VA home loans In this episode of theSITREP, Marine Corps Veteran and VA employee Paul Corbett discusses VA home loans, with everything from how to apply, refinancing, credit scores, PCS'ing and more.  WATCH Hear Veterans discuss transitioning from military service Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint  Create a free account and get discovered by Veteran employers here: RallyPoint.com/Jobs Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences - Desktop Support Specialist SAE International - Principal Engineer Baxter - Director of Manufacturing Department of Veterans Affairs - Dental Assistant FIND A JOB POST A JOB Winning design selected in the 2021 Veterans Day poster contest Borne the Battle: Marine and Pro Soccer player Haley Carter This week we revisit the very first interview on Borne the Battle, Marine Veteran and Retired professional soccer player, Haley Carter. LISTEN LEARN MORE New clinical outreach program will provide traumatic brain injury treatment, wellness services for Veterans Budget - 25% off for Active Duty and Veterans Apple -10% off products and accessories with ID.me Walt Disney World - Special price theme park tickets and special rates at select resort hotels through December 17, 2021  VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs: Charleston Fisher House welcomes 2,500th Veteran TeleCritical Care – ICU of the future here today VA pays tribute to Dr. Gary Cohen: `It is like losing a family member’ Life after COVID-19: Veteran “thankful to be alive” Veggies-for-Veterans provides healthy food options for Veterans and community partners Medical Foster Homes offer Veterans sense of family Not self, but country: Danny Dietz Extreme heat: How to stay cool, hydrated and informed Opioid Overdose Rescue a first-aid kit must have

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