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Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) Apr. 14, 12-1p.m. - 2022 GI Bill Summit Apr. 14, 7-8p.m. - Caregiver Module Apr. 19, 12-12:30p.m. - VA Careers "Talk About It Tuesday" Broadcast Apr. 19, 7-8p.m. - Effective Communication Apr. 20, 12-1p.m. - Your Social Security Benefits Apr. 20, 2-3p.m. - Get Hired Workshop Apr. 20, 3-4p.m. - Your Social Security Benefits Apr. 20, 3-4p.m. - Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing In the Spotlight Sept. 15 - Posse Veterans Program 2023 Cohort Scholarship Applications VIEW ALL EVENTS VetServe 2022 National Day of Service - April 21 National Volunteer Week is April 17 – 23, 2022. VetServe 2022 is a campaign to strengthen volunteer capacity across the nation and invites Veterans to volunteer on a national day of service April 21, 2022. Share success stories and join the movement today. LEARN MORE WATCH VA Seeks Input on Challenges to Veteran Voter Registration Help VA best assist Veterans like you in registering to vote! As part of VA’s “whole health” approach to care, we believe that it is part of our duty to Veterans and their families to ensure that you are able to exercise the right to vote that you fought and served to protect. Click here to learn more and take the survey to share your voice. TAKE THE SURVEY July 4th Veterans Art Competition Now Accepting Submissions Operation Gratitude and Challenge America are inviting Veteran artists to honor the service and sacrifice of active-duty service members, Veterans and first responders by participating in the National July 4th Veterans Art Competition. To learn more and to submit artwork, visit the link below and click “request to join.” LEARN MORE Connect with Fellow Women Veterans, Learn About Available Veteran and Women-centered Health Care Resources VA’s Office of Women’s Health has pioneered 30 years of health research and programming for women Veterans. Now, the office has launched a new program – the VA Women’s Health Reengagement Training (heaRT). This program will help you understand what VA health care services are available and how to access them. LEARN MORE How to Create a VA.gov Account Using ID.me VA.gov offers more than just information. Veterans can use VA.gov to access and manage VA education benefits and health care. To unlock these additional features, you’ll need to create a secure VA.gov account. WATCH Explore the History of VA  Explore the "History of VA in 100 Objects." The virtual exhibit spotlights objects that illuminate the Nation's historical efforts to honor and reward Veterans from 1776 to the present. Objects 21 "Bonus Army" and 22 "Veterans' Bureau Medical Bulletin" are now featured on virtual display. VIEW THE EXHIBIT BtB Rewind: Army Veteran William "Mr. Feeny" Daniels This week, Borne the Battle revisits the interview with Boy Meets World and Knight Rider actor, William Daniels. The U.S. Army Veteran discusses being the first in his family to attend college, transitioning into acting, and how his military service helped shape his future.   LISTEN READ MORE Small steps can lead to big strides in your overall well-being. Veteran Jobs Vana - Multiple Roles, OH, D.C. Lincoln Police Department - Police Officer, NE Full Service Chimney - Field Team, Repair Crew Member, KS Maintenance and Repair Manager, Chesapeake, VA Operations Manager and Operations Supervisor, Savannah, GA  Production Facility Specialist, St Louis, MO Warehouse Manager, Houston, TX Cybersecurity Business Consultant, Remote Multiple opportunities, Bristol, IN Task Order Project Manager, Great Falls, MT Electrician ($5K - Sign on Bonus), Mayfield, KY Military Family Life Counselor, Yorktown, VA  Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: Which Branch Has The Best Slang Phrases and What's Your Favorite? Seek Beyond Statistics - There’s more to the top 5 best places for Veterans to live than numbers Rallypoint Command Post - Transition Top Free Resources Available During Transition Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.  POST FREE JOB VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Auto Accessories Garage Discount of 5-20% for active duty, Veterans, retirees, reservists and families. Elite IT Certifications 20% off. Regal Discounts at select theatres. Available at box office. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs: Chats with the Chief – Monica Diaz From hypnosis to acupuncture, holistic approach works for Veterans PTSD Bytes #7: Treatments for PTSD 4: Medications American Kidney Fund: Diversity and inclusion for Veterans Army colonel shares what it’s like as a physician assistant at VA Live Whole Health #118: Connecting Mind & Body session 1 Occupational therapists collaborate with injured Veteran Hines VA completes 50th kidney transplant Financial literacy resources from Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Veterans in Lexington VA nursing home Dress Up for Dinner South Texas VA assists in annual San Antonio homeless count New Orleans Fisher House welcomes 500th guest Providence VA opens Capt. John H. Harwood Research Center From Afghanistan to Aspen, USMC Veteran Ryan Garza pushes boundaries Find a VA career through Technical Career Field internships About 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually Community garden lets Veterans participate in recreational therapy care-farming VA librarians working to get Veteran information to community libraries Stand up to stop harassment – take the White Ribbon pledge Dedicated and Driven: Marco Polo Smigliani White River Junction VA welcomes K9 Ripp to police team America250: Navy Veteran George Wahlen Veterans share their stories on a VA podcast that emphasizes the importance of research A VA skeptic finds support through homeless program Innovation Revolutionary: Designing accessible blood pressure monitoring Veterans to benefit from launch of new electronic health record in Walla Walla Dr. Preston Igwe discusses diversity in medicine, care of Veterans Air Force Veteran Stacy Colussy: “Unbelievable strides in women’s care at VA" VA News Releases:  VA ingenuity affords formerly incarcerated Veterans valuable resources for rehabilitation

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