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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.  VIEW/SHARE | EVENTS | WELCOME KIT | PODCAST New, Easier-to-Remember Veterans Crisis Line Number No Veteran should go through a crisis alone. Save the new Veterans Crisis Line number—Dial 988 then Press 1—in your phone in case you or a Veteran loved one needs support. LEARN MORE Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) July 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Veteran Engagement Sessions for 1990-91 Gulf War Veterans July 21, 6-7:30 p.m. - Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business July 21, 7-8:30 p.m. - Creating Calmness July 22, 9-10:30 a.m. - Challenges Facing Military and Veteran Children July 27, 12-4 p.m. - Virtual Career Expo July 27, 3-4 p.m. - Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing July 27, 6-9 p.m. - Virtual Franchise Conference VIEW ALL EVENTS VA Disability 2023 Increase? Is VA disability compensation going up in 2023? In this episode of theSITREP, hear how current Cost of Living projections could mean a significant increase for Veterans and their dependents. WATCH Gulf War Veterans’ Engagement Session July 21 If you are a 1990-91 Gulf War Veteran with questions or concerns about Gulf War Illness, join the online listening session July 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET.  READ MORE Veterans Canteen Service $1,000 Giveaway Sign up for your FREE ShopVCS.com account, and you could win $1,000 to spend on summer essentials. SHOP VCS Donate Food at Commissaries to Help Feds Feed Families The Defense Commissary Agency is on a mission to collect food donations for families in need through the annual Feds Feed Families food drive, and it’s calling on customers, including eligible Veterans, to make it a success. LEARN MORE Pension Poaching: Learn to Spot Scammers and Who You Can Trust for Support Pension poaching is a financial hoax used by scammers to defraud Veterans, survivors and their families who are potentially eligible for VA pension benefits. If you currently receive a VA pension or are thinking about applying for one, learn how to spot and avoid poachers. READ MORE Learn more about experiencing guilt, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you move past guilt. VA Digital Media is Looking for College Interns. Apply now! Interested in helping create articles, blogs and social media content for VA? VA’s Digital Media Engagement team is looking for college interns. Learn more about this opportunity and apply now. LEARN MORE Veteran Jobs Principle Software Engineer - Remote SAP Business Systems Analyst - Phoenix, AZ, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC Account Executive - Miami metro, FL Accounts Receivable - Miami metro, FL Production Supervisor - Marshfield, WI Regional Sales Manager DoD - Remote Data Center Site Coordinator - Remote, CA, WA, NV, OR Driver Installation Specialist - Houston, TX Yard Supervisor - Christiana, TN Multiple opportunities for Veterans nationwide Sysco - Sygma Delivery Driver - IL Bonnie Plants - Senior Corporate Accountant - AL Full Service Chimney - Repair Service Technician, Registered Apprenticeship - KS 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 does the word loyalty mean to you?   10 free resources military spouses can tap to gain experience and grow careers Update Your Address and Contact Information Online Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today! UPDATE VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Mission BBQ FREE sandwich for Korean War Veterans on July 27 in honor of Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. Baseball Hall of Fame $19 admission for Veterans. Free admission for active and retired career military. Tiffany 10% off engagement rings and wedding bands. The engagement discount is available in the U.S. only. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS VAntage Point Blogs:  Emergency Preparedness Simulations: Using tabletop exercises to protect Veterans Tour of Duty course: Understanding, appreciating Veterans’ service #VADidThat: Leading America in Long COVID care Winning design selected in the 2022 Veterans Day poster contest Million Veteran Program offers insights on risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Marine Veterans’ wheelchair basketball rivalry Veteran’s caregiver thanks VA Caregiver Support Program VA program collaborates with NIH initiative to advance genetic discoveries for Veterans Oklahoma City VA welcomes new facility dog Our PACT with you: How VA is improving recruitment, retention Oklahoma City VA and community celebrate Veteran’s 99th birthday Martinsburg VA honors POW Veteran’s 100th birthday VA lands top five spot on Best Places to Work in the Federal Government list Genetic testing may benefit patients with depression News Releases:  VA stands up commission to recommend new Under Secretary for Benefits VA launches improved Access to Care websites New Veterans Crisis Line phone number Download the VA Welcome Kit  VA WELCOME KIT   Find a VA facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR VA is here for you. 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255 Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387 Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311 Tell us what you think of this newsletter. 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