#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
VIEW/SHARE | EVENTS | WELCOME KIT | PODCAST

Veterans Day eGaming Tournaments: Compete, Watch Livestream

Watch or compete in the Veterans Day eGaming tournaments hosted by Warrior GMR. Watch the Livestream of Armed Forces Esport Teams take on Veterans and military kids in the Valorant Invitational. Also available for all ages is a Smash Bros Open invitational with a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

SMASH BROS

LIVESTREAM

Live Town Hall: Hear VA Secretary Discuss Claims, PACT Act, Survivors Assistance and Other Veterans' Top Concerns

Tune in Nov. 9, from 2-3 p.m. ET, and hear from VA Secretary Denis McDonough as he addresses the top requested concerns from Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors during a town hall at the D.C. VA Medical Center. Click below to watch and subscribe for a reminder to tune in!

WATCH

Upcoming Events

(All times ET unless noted)

Oct. 31-Nov. 4 – National Veterans Small Business Week - All Events
Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Maryland Veteran-Owned Small Business Conference
Nov. 3, 4-5 p.m. – VIRTUAL - Government Contracting Basics: Small Business Week
Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Veterans Health, Wellness and Information EXPO
Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Suicide Prevention Training for Clergy
Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Acknowledgement of Veterans and Veterans Luncheon
Nov. 6, 1-2 p.m. – NY - Veterans Day Ceremony at Western NY National Cemetery
Nov. 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – NY - Veterans Day Ceremony at Long Island National Cemetery
Nov. 6, 2-3 p.m. – PA - Veterans Day Ceremony at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Nov. 6, 2-3 p.m. – KY - Veterans Day Ceremony at Lebanon National Cemetery
Nov. 7, 2-4 p.m. – Achieving Success Despite Historical Discrimination
Nov. 9, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. PT – CA - Veterans Day Ceremony at Miramar National Cemetery
Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Creating Inroads for Veterans in the Workforce
Nov. 9, 3-4 p.m. – Hiring Event – Heroes Connect: featuring Saint-Gobain
Nov. 9, 4-5 p.m. – VIRTUAL Focus Group Session with Service to Armed Forces
Nov. 9, 7:30-9 p.m. – Military and Veterans Connect – Difficult Emotions and Mental Health
Nov. 10, 1-2 p.m. – VA Resources to End Veteran Homelessness (Webinar)
Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – National Peer to Peer Q&A - Veterans Experience Live

VIEW ALL EVENTS

Deep Discounts on Fitness Tracker for Veterans in November

From now through Nov. 25, 2022, Veterans, active-duty military and their families can receive 35 percent off on up to two Fitbit devices.

$1,000 Holiday Wish List Giveaway

Create your ShopVCS account and build your wish list for a chance to win everything up to $1k.

JOIN AND ENTER

Help Operation Gratitude Deliver Over 20,000 Care Packages to Veterans in Time for Veterans Day

In addition to handmade items, games, snacks and hygiene products, every care package includes letters of sincere appreciation written by Americans nationwide.

LEARN MORE

Scammers are Targeting Veterans to Access Their PACT Act Benefits

The PACT Act helps millions of Veterans and their survivors gain valuable benefits, but scammers are now targeting them. Download tips (PDF) to avoid these scams.

Learn more about the warning signs of cybercrime

WATCH

Veterans Day 2022 Free Meals, Discounts and Offers

Veterans Day is Friday, November 11. Check out all the 2022 Veterans Day discounts.

WATCH

DISCOUNTS

Community Catalyst Award Applications Now Open, Watch Recap of Webinar for Details

More than 500 Free Veterans Day Events Across the Country

It's National Veteran and Military Families Month! Check out the more than 500 FREE events nationwide celebrating Veterans and their families. Find local events near you.

VIEW ALL EVENTS

Help Reshape VA’s Mission Statement

VA is seeking your input on how its mission statement may evolve to be more inclusive and representative of the changing needs of all Veterans. Click below to learn more and share your voice.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Hear Veterans share four ways that seeking mental health support helped them overcome their challenges and improve their lives.

Program Assists Needs of Special Operations Forces

The Servicemember Transitional Advanced Rehabilitation program is designed specifically for Special Operations Forces Veterans and service members. The program promotes successful community reintegration, return to duty or transition to civilian employment.