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April 11 at 6 pm EST - Q&A session about VA health care and benefits [] [US Department of Veterans Affairs]( [facebook](​[twitter](​[instagram](​[youtube](​​​[blog](​​[contact us]( [#VetResources]( is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. [VIEW/SHARE]( | [EVENTS]( | [WELCOME KIT]( [Illustration of a magnifying glass with military Veterans in the backdrop.]( Free, Easy-to-Use Veteran Buddy Finder Find people you served with and make contact using Together We Served's Veteran Buddy Finder. Over 2.3 million members. [LEARN MORE]( Upcoming Events We have so many events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors, we are now posting a list in the weekly blog. Check out the blog for a list of upcoming events, including: [Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans, Caregivers & Spouses – Online]( Thursday, April 18, 2024, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. ET [EVENTS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [ICYMI: Watch the special celebration of Medal of Honor Day! Hear from Medal of Honor recipients Britt Slabinski, Barney Barnum and Ryan Pitts during "Honor the Sacrifice: A Fireside Chat to Inspire the Future."]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Baseball player swinging and hitting ball.]( Up to 50% off 2024 MLB Ticket Discounts Baseball is back! Save up to 50% on tickets to your favorite MLB games this season. With a new season it’s time for new savings, and these deals hit the on-deck circle for you just in time. [PLAY BALL]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [smartphone with the VA health and benefits mobile app on the screen.]( 2 Million Mobile App Downloads Giving More Veterans Access Get the [VA Health and Benefits mobile app]( and quickly check your VA appointments and claims status, refill prescriptions and much more. More than 2 million Veterans have already downloaded the app. [LEARN MORE]( [DOWNLOAD APP]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Illustration of dog tags with Combat Tested Gaming.]( Join VFW’s Free Exclusive Gaming League for Veterans Registration for Season 3 of VFW's free gaming league Combat Tested Gaming closes April 12, with weekly matches set to begin the week of April 15. Each season culminates in a playoff-style tournament bracket. [JOIN]( [April 11 at 6 pm EST - Q&A session about VA health care and benefits on the Combat Tested Gaming Discord]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Female Veteran in uniform kneeling next to dog.]( VA Serves More Women Veterans than Ever Before Women Veterans are the fastest growing group using VA services, and VA is expanding care to better serve their needs. VA health services for women include primary care, mammograms and cancer screening, gynecologic and fertility treatment, specialized mental health support, female-specific prosthetic and sensory aid devices, chronic pain management, and many more. Read why Air Force Veteran Lyndsey Leffel chooses VA care. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in our "Hiring Veterans" blog post. Check out the latest job listings and upcoming job fairs, including [Aurora, CO – Operations Research Analyst](. [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [13 Ways to Protect Yourself From Fraud]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Military family photo.]( Help Drive Research and Unlock Veteran Spouse Employment Improvements Blue Star Families is conducting their annual [Military Family Lifestyle Survey](. Survey results help develop programs and policies to support Veterans and service members, their spouses, families, caregivers and survivors. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Woman standing with her arms folded and staring off into the distance.]( Finding Hope After Military Sexual Trauma While serving in the National Guard, Melissa was sexually assaulted. Fearing repercussions, she didn’t speak up about her experience. Watch her talk about how she began her healing journey after seeking mental health support. [WATCH HER STORY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Veteran Peer Q&A Corner - Is there a DD214 equivalent while still on active duty? [Answers Here >]( - you get housing allowance for the Post-9/11 GI Bill for school if you still live on a military installation as a dependent? [Answers Here >]( - Should I be worried about receiving a discharge for Adjustment Disorder if I want to get back into the military? [Answers Here >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veteran and Military year round discounts]( [CheapTickets](18% discount on travel deals. See website for details. [Sunny Sports]( 6% off your order for military, Veterans and first responders. [Texas de Brazil]( 15% off, not valid on holidays. [VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( VA News: - [Clinicians’ role in sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention]( - [Proactive culture: How to uphold dignity and respect for all]( - [Navy Veteran turns his life around with a second chance from VA]( - [Live Whole Health #216: World Tai Chi and Qigong Day]( - [Montana VA’s new mobile mental health service]( - [Nurse practitioner has a heart “as big as Texas”]( - [Innovation expo: 'It’s our honor to innovate and improve for you']( - [Last Roll Call of Remembrance]( - [Navy Veteran finds his calling as VA police officer]( - [Why Air Force Veteran Lyndsey Leffel chooses VA care]( - [Re-evaluating penicillin allergies in Veterans]( - [PTSD resources for active duty, National Guard and Reserve]( - [The Tuskegee Airmen: 332nd Fighter Group’s “Red Tails”]( - [Transgender Veteran brings visibility to LGBTQ+ and homeless communities]( - [Dance like your heart depends on it!]( - [Moving in May for VA2K]( [hello - welcome to VA - lets get started]( Download the VA Welcome Kit [VA WELCOME KIT]( Find a VA facility near you. [FACILITY LOCATOR]( VA is here for you. [1-800-MyVA411](tel:18006982411) ([1-800-698-2411](tel:18006982411)) is always the right number [Veterans Crisis Line](: [988](tel:988) and press 1, [Chat](, or Text 838255 [Vet Centers](: [1-877-927-8387](tel:18779278387) [Homeless Veteran Resources](: [1-877-424-3838](tel:18774243838) or [Chat]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [update contact information with va]( 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]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Tell us what you think of this newsletter]( Want to receive this newsletter or other VA updates? 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