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[LEARN MORE]( [Medal of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts in uniform at the White House.]( [Discord Event - Q&A with Medal of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts Hosted by Regiment Gaming]( Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. ET [JOIN]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [VA Secretary Denis McDonough townhall with Veterans on May 15]( Stream the VA Secretary's Live Townhall on May 15 VA Secretary Denis McDonough will host a live and in-person townhall from the Cleveland VA to discuss VA updates and answer questions from Veterans. Watch the livestream on May 15 at 3 pm ET. [LIVESTREAM]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 all 45 upcoming events listed by state, including: [Preparing for Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) – Online]( Thursday, May 9, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. ET [EVENTS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Denver conference May 13-17]( HUGE Veteran Event in Denver May 13-17 Get 1-on-1 assistance from VA and the National County Association of Veteran Service Officers in Denver, May 13-17. [Register]( today! [REGISTER]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Graphic animation of various items and weapons used in online game Call of Duty.]( Free Call of Duty Endowment Knight Recon: Tracer Pack Military service members and Veterans get your free Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Knight Recon: Tracer Pack for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone. The freebie is provided by Call of Duty Endowment and USAA. While supplies last. Quantities limited. ID.me account required. 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Check out this list of red flags to look out for to protect yourself and your VA benefits. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [This Mental Health Month, Veterans Ryan, Greg, and Bridget share how they improved their lives by reaching out for mental health support. Learn how individualized treatment helped make a difference.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 29 jobs and six upcoming job fairs, including [New Orleans, LA – Police Officer](. [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [It's Public Service Recognition Week! 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