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Buddy Check: Support and Connect with Your Fellow Veterans [] [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]( [Backpack with Carry the Load patch on it.]( 'Carry the Load' and Honor Veterans, Service Members During 'Memorial May' Sign up now to 'Carry the Load' and be a part of the 20,000-mile cross-country trek honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. The march takes place in May and will travel through 34 VA national cemeteries along five separate routes covering 48 states. [LEARN MORE]( [Lock on a computer screen.]( What You Need to Know about the Change Healthcare Cyber Breach You may have heard about the recent Change Healthcare (CHC) [cybersecurity incident](, which impacted health care institutions across America. Read this update from VA, and learn what this incident could mean for you. Listen in Thursday, April 25 at 2 pm ET to [VA Secretary McDonough's press conference]( for updates and more information. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [This National Volunteer Week, Support VetServe 2024 by Volunteering at VA.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 of more than 30 upcoming events listed by state, including: [Online – VFW Combat Tested Gaming Rec Therapy Q&A]( - Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. ET [Online – VA Gaming Outreach Team: MVG (Military and Veteran Gaming) VA Health Care Q&A]( - Tuesday, April 30, 6 to 7 p.m. ET [Online – Medal of Honor recipient Ryan Pitts Q&A hosted by Regiment Gaming]( - Thursday, May 9, 6 to 7 p.m. ET [EVENTS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [two veterans shaking hands.]( Buddy Check: Support and Connect with Your Fellow Veterans Make time for your buddies. Call, email, text or visit and support one another. Explore [VA’s Veteran Buddy Check]( effort to learn more about Buddy Checks and access valuable resources. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [the BLUF]( VA Home Loan Denials and New Guides to the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App In this episode of the BLUF, learn about common reasons VA Home Loans are denied and how to address these causes, and we also take a look at the convenience and ease of the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Mom lifting and kissing her baby.]( Mother’s Day Sale on Shop VCS.com Mom deserves special treatment. Make her day and enjoy exclusive savings on top brands like Vuori, Ray-Ban, Crocs and more. With your Mother’s Day gear, you can also enjoy amazing savings on jewelry, flowers and vacations deals guaranteed to make her smile. [GET TO IT]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 this week's list of 24 jobs and four upcoming job fairs, including [Remote – Financial Manager (VA)](. [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Get inspired by veterans' mental health stories of success.]( May is Mental Health Month As we approach Mental Health Month, hear from Veterans on how they took charge of their mental health and found healing, balance and recovery through treatment. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Discover the Blue Star Neighborhood Blue Star Neighborhood is here to create community and support for military-connected families. If you activate your account in April, you will automatically be entered to win 1 of 350 Amazon e-gift cards! [ACTIVATE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [College students walking on campus.]( Work at VA, Get Scholarship Money for School The [Employee Incentive Scholarship Program]( (EISP) offers eligible VA employees tax-free scholarships of up to $46,307 toward the cost of higher education, including tuition, registration fees and books. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, 2024]( [Locate a Collection Site Near You]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Veteran Buddy Check! When’s the last time you checked-in on your buddies? [Pledge to reach 10 Veterans and sign up for Buddy Check resources.]( Share your [Buddy Check story]( or learn how to start your own [Veteran social](. Connect now on these questions: - How can Veterans living abroad get assistance if there are no VA hospitals nearby? [Answers Here >]( - What are your best practices on handling the stresses of everyday life? [Answers Here >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veteran and Military year round discounts]( Take 5 Oil Change]( 25% off oil change for Active Duty and Veterans. [Tread Labs]( 20% off once verified. Available for active military, Veterans and family members. [Sunglass Hut]( 15% off discount. [VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( VA News: - [VA and American Kidney Fund partnership]( - [Help for Veterans facing thoughts of suicide]( - [South Carolina VA team hosts successful Veterans Event]( - [Live Whole Health #218: Give me a (yoga) break!]( - [A caregiver’s journey with advance care planning]( - [Inside a VA Healthy Teaching Kitchen]( - [VA and USDA food security initiatives]( - [Stand Down 2024 demonstrated ATLAS capabilities to Veterans]( - [Peer sponsorship increases success of military-to-civilian transition]( - [CWV Book Corner, April: Marine Corps Veteran Uquay Baker]( - [Equipping Veterans with the knowledge to address kidney disease]( - [Gulf War Illness Engagement Sessions scheduled in April]( - [Doctor encourages Veterans to get a colonoscopy]( - [Chicago Vet Center, VA, honor women Veterans]( - [VA’s Million Veteran Program supports Whole Health research]( - [American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans: Apply for your copayment exemption today]( - [Busting misconceptions about toxic exposure screening]( - [VA finds new ways to make diversity a cornerstone of Veteran care]( - [Six ways anyone can start the conversation with a Veteran about suicide]( - [Telehealth and virtual tools deliver high-quality care to rural Veterans]( - [Live Whole Health #217: Are you breathing?]( [hello - welcome to VA - lets get started]( Download the VA Welcome Kit [VA WELCOME KIT]( Find a VA facility near you. 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