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Team RWB 62 Day Flag Relay  Sixty-two days. Nine states. 2,500 miles. From Sept. 11 through Nov. 11, Veterans and supporters will run, walk, and hike side by side. They will carry an American flag from New York to Georgia in honor of our nation’s Veterans.  Join Team RWB to run, walk, or hike with the flag in person or participate virtually from your community. LEARN MORE

Veteran Events this Week Aug. 26 - Veteran Tech | Virtual Hiring Fair: Healthcare | Google Career Certifications Aug. 31 - VA Careers Biomed Engineering Discussion | Suicide Prevention Training: Clergy & Communities | Master Class: How to Get a Government Job Sep. 1 - VBA Benefits info for Colorado Veterans  VIEW ALL EVENTS VA grants improve transitional housing, prevent Veteran homelessness Free help at home for Veterans from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation For Veterans who have a spouse, family member or friend who provides care and support at home and could use an extra set of hands, The Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Respite Relief Program provides free caregiving support, which can include: housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, companionship, medication reminders, bathing, exercise, mobility and grooming. LEARN MORE COVID-19 Survey: I received a vaccine / I have not received a vaccine Afghanistan: Resources available for PTSD While this series focuses on Afghanistan Veterans, options apply to all Veterans. Active duty and Veterans should not be ashamed of getting the help they need, said Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón “CZ” Colón-López. An Afghanistan Veteran himself who battled PTSD, Colón-López said seeking mental health help should be routine. LEARN MORE Veterans can help survivors plan ahead 2021 Federal Benefits Handbook & VA Welcome Kit help Veterans get started with benefits The 2021 Federal Benefits Handbook for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors lists VA benefits and services with direct links to contact benefits and services representatives. The VA Welcome Kit, complements the handbook with easy-to-understand words and graphics to better navigate VA’s many benefits for Veterans and family members. LEARN MORE Hear Veterans discuss going back to school after the military Borne the Battle Podcast Army Veteran and author James Stejskal shares his journey from Special Forces to the CIA. Listen as he shares Detachment A’s role in the heart of East Berlin during the Cold War. READ LISTEN VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint  Create a free account and get discovered by Veteran employers here: RallyPoint.com/Jobs PenFed Credit Union - Senior Manager, Branch Operations RallyPoint - Digital Marketing Manager Billet Industries - Machinist & Manufacturing Engineering Boeing - Phantom Works Special Mission Systems Manager Humana - Inbound Customer Service - Call Center Representative FIND A JOB POST A JOB AARP offers free resources for military caregivers Share on RallyPoint to Win an Amazon Gift Card! What Was Your Best Experience With a Superior While Serving?  How did you imagine military life before you joined? Update direct deposit info online for the advance Child Tax Credit payments BMW $500-$11,000 toward a lease or new vehicle purchase  Foot Locker 15% off  Bonefish Grill 10% off the check all day, every day ShopVCS - Find apparel deals on top brands like Under Armour, prAna, and more VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS You Asked, We Answered: What COVID information can I rely on?

VAntage Point Blogs: VA In vitro fertilization program helped Veteran and his wife's dream come true Meet the 21 military Veterans representing Team USA at the Paralympic Games Consider a rewarding nursing career at VA VA News Releases: VA expands rental support, increasing housing options for Veterans VA spotlights special benefits for elderly wartime Veteran population  VA ensures access to health care as 9/11 anniversary nears

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