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Free 2024 Veterans Day Poster and Teachers Resource Guide
Help students learn about Veterans and Veterans Day by downloading the 2024 Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide. Share the guide in your school and community.
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Seeking Veterans for the November Elections: Earn Up to $200 Per Day
- Veterans can receive up to $200 per day serving as a county poll worker.
- It's easy for Veterans to apply to be poll workers.
- 60% of counties reported a shortage of poll workers in the last election cycle.
VOTE. VOLUNTEER. SUPPORT THOSE WHO DO.
Upcoming Events
We have hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the full list of upcoming events on the outreach events site, including:
Gaming Competition: Frost Call: Versus - Boston, MA - Oct. 5 - 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
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Cold Weather Gear Deals from Shop VCS.com
Whether you're looking to lock out the cold with Rothco or Danner Boots or trying to enjoy a night out near a Solo Stove, make sure you're able to do all of this and more at affordable prices. As a thank you for your service, Veterans receive an extra 20% off at checkout.
DON'T GET CAUGHT IN THE COLD
Join Groundbreaking Research Seeking to Prevent Dementia
VA is recruiting participants 75 years or older for the largest-ever health study in older adults with a goal of understanding whether statins can help us live healthily longer. If you are eligible and decide to join the study, you will receive $75 after you enroll and $50 every year following the annual follow-up call.
HOW CAN I JOIN?
Don't be Haunted by the Hacks: Top Tips to Avoid Online Scammers
October is known for spooky Halloween costumes, but in everyday life there are online scammers ready to play tricks on you. Read on to learn how to protect yourself from online phantoms.
AVOID ONLINE SCAMMERS WITH THESE TOP TIPS
Groundbreaking Procedure to Connect Prosthetics to Skeletal Structure
VA is committed to bringing the newest technologies to Veterans who have experienced limb loss. Hear from two Veterans who have undergone surgery to have their prosthetic anchored to their bone. View the full episode here or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
HEAR HOW VETERANS ARE RECEIVING CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week
Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in "Hiring Veterans" on VA News. Check out this week's list of 23 jobs and seven upcoming job fairs, including:
Online: Face Your Fears, Create a Plan, and Land the Job You Want – October 7, 10:00 – 11:00 am CT
FIND YOUR NEXT JOB
Check on Your Veteran Buddy!
- As a retiree who served as an officer and enlisted, which uniform should I wear to a military or civilian function? Answers Here >
- How can I receive survivor benefits if my military spouse did not sign up upon retirement? Answers Here >
Support Veterans, Caregivers, Survivors and their Families During Buddy Check Week Oct. 21-25
Whether it's a call, a text or coffee break, reaching out can make all the difference! Buddy Check is a call to action for all Veterans to reaffirm their bonds and the connections that unite them across the nation.
GET READY TO CONNECT WITH YOUR BUDDIES
Travel deals and discounts from American Forces Travel Powered by Priceline. Designed specifically for Veterans, active military, Guard and Reserve, Coast Guard, retired military and all eligible Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) patrons.
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VA WELCOME KIT Find a VA facility near you.
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Update Your 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 YOUR CONTACT INFO TODAY
VA is here for you.
1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) 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 ChatAsk VA
Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
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