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Free Flu Shot at VA or In-network Retail Pharmacies It's time to get a flu shot. Eligible Veterans can get a no-cost flu shot from a nearby VA clinic or choose from one of nearly 70,000 in-network retail pharmacies and urgent care walk-in locations. To locate a VA medical facility, in-network urgent care or retail pharmacy near you, use the VA locator. READ MORE

Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Virtual Job Fair and Networking Event Sept. 8, 1-2 p.m. – Small Business Administration Resources for 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 Sept. 12, 12-1 p.m. – Sharing the Journey Online Support Group Sept. 14, 1-1:15 p.m. – Wellbeing You - 15 Minutes of Wellbeing Practice Sept. 14, 3-4 p.m. – Online Caregiver Chat Sept. 14, 7-8 p.m. – Building Better Caregivers Sept. 15 – The Posse Veterans Program 2023 Cohort Scholarship Applications VIEW ALL EVENTS Volunteers Needed Sept. 9 for National Day of Service Marking 21st Anniversary of 9/11 Volunteer opportunities are available at more than 60 VA national cemeteries on Sept. 9. Find a participating VA cemetery near you and register in advance for the National Day of Service.  VOLUNTEER LEARN MORE Public Service Loan Forgiveness Applications Must be Submitted by Oct. 31, 2022 Eligible Veterans, active-duty service members and others can erase their student loans through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. LEARN MORE Scammers are Targeting Veterans to Access Their PACT Act Benefits On August 10, President Biden signed the PACT Act into law. This bill helps millions of Veterans and their survivors, but scammers are now targeting them for their benefits. Download tips (PDF) to avoid these scams. WATCH READ MORE Learn more about traumatic brain injury (TBI), treatment options, self-help tools and resources to manage the effects of TBI. Free Online Art and Writing Workshops Community Building Art Works builds healthy and connected communities through online art and writing workshops led by professional artists. Their free online workshop for military families, Veterans and caregivers meets on select Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. ET. LEARN MORE Women Veterans health care: Reasons to consider VA Find Caregiver Support Each VA medical facility has a trained and qualified local Caregiver Support Program team that delivers support and service referrals. Local teams share valuable resources to inform and support caregivers. WATCH LEARN MORE Are You Vaccinated Against COVID-19 and Have You Received a Booster? Take This Short Survey and Help Us Improve VA Services. Veteran Jobs Sawdey Solution Services - Technical Support Analyst, ABMS - VA Mister Sparky Electric - Multiple Roles - PA Excelsior Ambulance Service - Multiple roles and locations Associate Project Manager - Arlington, VA Recruiter Connect Specialist - WFH Remote Buyer - Tulsa, OK DevOps Engineer - Remote IT Analyst - Eden Prairie, MN Data Analyst - DC/Hybrid Operations Manager - Augusta, GA Sales Representative - Cleveland, OH Vinyl Record Maintenance Specialist - Nashville, TN Logistics Specialist - Sarasota, FL Cybersecurity Consultant   - Remote Over 100 vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide Share Your Compassion and Understanding as a VA Social Worker VA is hiring social workers. From small clinics in rural communities to large medical centers in metropolitan areas, there are a wide range of opportunities for social workers at VA. LEARN MORE 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? Train to S.A.V.E. during Suicide Prevention Month T-Mobile 50% off regular Magenta plan rates for family lines.  Princess Cruises Up to $250 of free onboard spending money on all cruises. Guidefitter Up to 40% off hunting, fishing and outdoor gear from hundreds of brands. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VA News:  Navy Veteran with MS finds purpose in life Closing the gap: Resource hubs approach to rural Veteran care Academic health care partnerships benefit Veterans VA supports easing transition from active duty PHASER program testing informs how you respond to medicines “Sugar Boy” celebrates 103rd birthday VA Chaplain observes future Veterans on aircraft carrier New Texarkana VA clinic offers 21,000 square feet of care Center for Women Veterans Book Corner: Army Veteran Jessica Pekari The fruits of our labor: Celebrating the VA workforce on Labor Day Phishing for Honor: 9/11, online donations and scammers VA Did That: Advancing White House Cancer Moonshot September is National Preparedness Month Cleveland VA heart team performs 100th TAVR procedure America250: Navy Veteran Joseph T. O’Callahan PTSD Bytes #16: PTSD and Anger

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