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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.  VIEW/SHARE | EVENTS | WELCOME KIT | PODCAST Travis Mills Foundation Helps Injured Veterans “Recalibrate” The Travis Mills Foundation supports injured Veterans through a variety of free programs, including an all-inclusive, all-expenses paid retreat in Maine where they participate in adaptive activities, bond with other Veteran families and enjoy the outdoors. READ MORE Upcoming Events VIEW ALL EVENTS JOB FAIRS Houston Veterans Job Fair– Mar 9 Job Fair at Fort Bliss – Mar 9 COMMUNITY Brick by Brick Esports Stream – Mar 1 Find Your Voice – Mar 2 2023 NC Women Milvets Summit – Mar 7 Virtual Women Veterans Symposium – Mar 9 RESOURCES The Posse Veterans Program 2024 Scholarship Info Session – Mar 4 DAV Veterans Benefits Seminar – Mar 6 TBI Information Session with BrainLine.org – Mar 6 Taking Charge of My Life and My Health for Caregivers – Mar 7 How to Get a Government Job – Mar 8 HireMilitary Helps Veterans and Spouses Find their Next Career   HireMilitary provides free job support services for Veterans and the military community, including talent pool membership, job matching, competitive resumes, interview preparation and guidance through their job search. WATCH READ MORE Mission Daybreak Announces 10 Winners in Suicide Prevention Grand Challenge Check out the 10 winners of Mission Daybreak, a $20 million grand challenge to reduce Veteran suicide.  READ MORE Veterans to Farmers Seeks to Expand Farming Opportunities  Veterans to Farmers provides free training to help the Veteran “beginning farmer” start with a network and the resources necessary for success. LEARN MORE US Cyber Challenge Offers Online Competitions in Information Security Cyber Quests are a free and fun but challenging series of online competitions allowing participants to demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of information security realms.  LEARN MORE Hear Veterans discuss how they managed change and anxiety in their transition from military service. Program Helps Veterans Experiencing Moral Injury Volunteers of America offers Veterans free access to an online program that allows them to share their stories of moral injury and to connect with and support other Veterans.  LEARN MORE My Community of Veterans and Survivors Showed Me My Potential The support of my fellow Veteran and survivor peers in the Travis Manion Foundation’s Spartan Leadership Program allowed me to build self-respect and confidence in my abilities, and empowered me to serve as I do today. READ MORE Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Questions: What are the best traits in an authentic leader? What makes U.S. armed forces stand out among the best in the world? Veteran Jobs Technology & Engineering Software Engineer (Multiple Locations) Aerospace Engineer (Rockledge, FL & Denver, CO) Project Engineer - Senior (Tonganoxie, KS) Plant Systems Specialist (Tonganoxie, KS) Automation & Controls - Senior (Tonganoxie, KS) Business Assistant Store Manager (Saco, ME) Assistant Manager - Storage (Scarborough, ME) Assistant Manager - Storage (Eliot, ME) Requirements Analyst (Quantico, VA) Human Resource Manager (Minneapolis, MN) Security & Law Enforcement Correction Officer Trainee (New York, NY) Agriculture & Technical Aircraft Mechanic (Patrick AFB, FL) Safety Coordinator (Augusta, GA) Social Services & Medical Administrative Coordinator, Warrior Writers (Philadelphia, PA) Rural Rehabilitation Specialist, Easterseals (Omaha, NE) Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors. POST FREE JOB Asics 40% off retail price online. Sunglass Hut 15% off discount. 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VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS VA News:   Veterans to Farmers determined to expand farming opportunities for women Veterans Volunteers of America offers online program to help Veterans experiencing moral injury Veteran uses PTSD Coach app to cope You can request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility through VA.gov Live Whole Health #160: Cooking up Whole Health Virtual Event: “Health Equity for Black Veterans drives progress in cancer care” Army Veteran finds hearts of gold with Dublin VA team US Cyber Challenge offers online competitions in information security Albuquerque VA chapel renamed in honor of four heroic chaplains Black History Month: The story of Sara Marie Peterson Delaney Haircuts for Community Living Center Veterans Midwest matters: Explore job opportunities in the heartland with VA PTSD Bytes: PTSD and avoidance How one Veteran shares his aphasia diagnosis with the world Black History Month: A reflection of empowerment Making chronic pain management care more accessible View and download your VA decision letters online Salute to Veteran patients: Valentines for Veterans Concert & Dance Little Rock VA’s Stress Less Program improves patient experience “Freedom Quilts” honor legacy of WWII Veterans Free career guidance for Veterans from America’s top companies 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 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? 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