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Online Event - May 8: Qi Gong and Tai Chi [] [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]( [Man holding a small plant with American flag in the background.]( Free Farming, Beekeeping Opportunities for Veterans Farming and beekeeping can be therapeutic and meaningful work. Check out this list of free opportunities exclusively for Veterans interested in beekeeping or agricultural programs. [LEARN MORE]( [Take this 7 Question Survey]( and Share Your Feedback on VA Outreach Events. [TAKE THE SURVEY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events We have so many events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors, we are now posting a weekly list. Check out VA News for more than 40 upcoming events listed by state, including: [Military & Veterans Connect Group: Find Flow & Relief with Qi Gong and Tai Chi – Online]( Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET [National Veterans Creative Arts Festival - Denver, CO]( Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm MT [EVENTS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Image of two people with the words. Living overseas? VA can help with health care.]( Get Health Care Overseas VA's Foreign Medical Program may be able to help you get reimbursed for care received while living or traveling abroad. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Two people discussing health care. ]( Find What You're Looking for with VA's New Resource Navigator Are you looking for a quick reference guide to the most popular and frequently sought-after VA tools and resources? Check out the VA Resource Navigator. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Person rolling luggage through an airport.]( Manage Your VA Care While Traveling Traveling this summer? From telehealth options to filling your prescriptions, check out these five tips to ensure your health care needs are met while you’re away. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [VA Leading the Way graphic with portrait of doctor.]( VA Working Towards a Sustainable Health Care System Climate change is one of the biggest public health threats of the 21st century, impacting Veterans where they live and work. Read how one VA provider reduced harmful emissions at her facility by 30% and what else VA is doing to mitigate the health care sector’s impact on the environment. [READ MORE]( [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 24 jobs and four upcoming job fairs, including [Baltimore, MD – Firefighter](. [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Montage of photos of VA employees at work for Public Service Recognition Week.]( Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11 Have you seen a VA employee doing something noteworthy, in words or action, and making a positive difference to the Veterans we serve? Learn how to nominate employees for their outstanding service during Public Service Recognition Week. [LEARN MORE]( [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Black and white image of veterans in a woodworking shop at VA in the 1960s.]( Chronicles from VA’s History: Occupational Therapy Have you had occupational therapy at VA or in the private sector? Early OT programs originally started after the Civil War. In the 20th century, formal programs were included in rehabilitative care for Veterans. This exhibit explores the type of activities and historic equipment used to treat Veterans. [EXPLORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Today I am Sharing My Story. Three Veterans who share their mental health story during Mental Health month.]( May is Mental Health Month This Mental Health Month, hear Veterans share how their lives and perspectives have improved with mental health treatment, and learn about the tools that helped them along the way. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veteran Buddy Check!]( Ready to re-connect with your friends and family from service? [Pledge to reach 10 Veterans and sign up for Buddy Check resources.]( Get started now and check out American Legion’s [Buddy Check Toolkit]( - What are some resources you have used to try to find old wartime buddies? 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