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Find Your Sport: Free Sports and Activities for Veterans  Veterans interested in getting involved in sports and their communities may want to check out VETSports, which dubs itself the "Official home of sports for Veterans." The non-profit group has provided thousands of opportunities for Veterans to reintegrate into their communities through sports, community service, events and partnerships. WATCH LEARN MORE

Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) Sept. 7, 1-1:15 p.m. – Wellbeing You: Presented by American Red Cross Sept. 7, 8-9 p.m. – Online Caregiver Chat: Presented by American Red Cross Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – MilitaryHire Virtual Job Fair and Networking Event Sept. 8, 1-2 p.m. – SBA Hour with Veterans Sept. 8, 1-2 p.m. – VetXL National Q&A Chat: Environmental Exposures and Burn Pits Sept. 8, 3-4:30 p.m. – The State of Military and Veteran Families in the United States Sept. 8, 7-8:15 p.m. – Arthritis and the Military: Getting the Best Possible Care Sept. 8, 8-9 p.m. – Sharing the Journey Online Support Group VIEW ALL EVENTS VA National Cemeteries Call on Volunteers to Participate in National Day of Service VA national cemeteries are looking for volunteers to participate in the Sept. 9 National Day of Service to honor those who served in the nation’s armed forces in the 21 years since 9/11. This is the fourth annual day of service, and it will take place at more than 60 cemeteries across the country. Volunteers will clean headstones and participate in other beautification activities that honor and remember our nation’s heroes. VOLUNTEER Explore these resources for more information about Veterans who are coping with mental health issues related to aging and retirement. Veterans Certified in Salesforce and Looking for Work? Veterans and spouses can connect with companies ready to hire Salesforce professionals through the Hiring Our Heroes Salesforce Fellowship Program, a paid 12-week fellowship involving 55 companies, including Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, and PenFed Credit Union.  LEARN MORE Last Chance to Enter: Win $1,500 to Spend on NFL Tickets  Complete any online purchase or create your ShopVCS account for a shot at $1,500 towards NFL tickets of your choice. See giveaway rules here.  SIGN UP FOR FREE Free Social Network for Sharing Health Updates Veterans who are facing medical conditions and health challenges can create a free personal website for sharing health status updates. READ MORE Are You Vaccinated Against COVID-19 and Have You Received a Booster? Take This Short Survey and Help Us Improve VA Services. Bob Woodruff Foundation has “Got Your Six” The Bob Woodruff Foundation and its “Got Your 6 Network” of grant recipients and local community partners offer Veterans help with common issues such as starting a family, finding a job, mental health services, housing assistance and adaptive sports. LEARN MORE VA Embracing Virtual Reality to Enhance the Patient Discharge Process Virtual Reality technology is helping VA staff better understand the perspectives of patients and their journeys to discharge. READ MORE Veteran Jobs Stretch Zone - Stretch Practitioner - FL UNFI - Supplier Merch Services Specialist - RI Northwestern Mutual - Financial Advisor, Top Training Program - OH Recruiter Connect Specialist - WFH Remote Firefighter - Marietta GA Engineering Technician - Salt Lake City UT Production Technician - Salina, KS Production Supervisor - Pottstown, PA Install Coordinator - Multiple Locations IT Security Manager - Minneapolis, MN Event Technician - Remote: Select Cities Software Engineer - Remote Backend Software Eng.- Senior - Remote Project Engineer - Pasadena/Houston, TX Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager - Pasadena/Houston, TX Over 100 vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.  POST FREE JOB Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: What’s something you do to prioritize your mental health? Veteran Spotlight: WWII Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Dr. Charles “Charlie” Parton Outback Steakhouse 10% off every day. Cole Haan 20% discount for active duty, Reservists, National Guard, retirees and Veterans. The Facets Collection 10% off all jewelry and 5% off all engagement rings and loose diamonds. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs:  Secretary McDonough remarks at the American Legion’s 103rd National Convention VA therapies relieve depression symptoms Get a leg up in your career as an Intermediate Care Technician Tiny shelters one solution to Veteran homelessness #Live Whole Health #135: Relationships and mindfulness appreciation practice Nursing graduates dive into simulation to improve Veteran care Innovation Revolutionary: Doctor leads remote patient monitoring initiative Everything you need to know about monkeypox High-value digital health care Veteran Army medic finds healing at Summer Sports Clinic Navy Veteran’s final dream visit to Pearl Harbor VA research focuses on colorectal cancer Reflections from the Front: A new podcast from the VA history office Exploring the do’s and don’ts of prepping your resume Connected Care Help Desk hits milestone VA honors Women’s Equality Day World War II Veteran Charlie Kohler, 101, tells his Caregiver support story BRAIN Summit: Leveraging AI to explore new frontiers in brain health for our nation’s Veterans Neil Armstrong: American pioneer DC VA helps Veterans break drug addictions America250: Army Air Forces Veteran Leonard Zerlin New feature “Engagements” on Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM)

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