Win a Gaming PC | VA Clothing Allowance | 20% Off at Walgreens

Free Tickets to Warrior GMR Mental Health and Gaming Summit [] [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]( [A gaming PC.]( Gaming PC Giveaway REGIMENT Gaming, America's largest military gaming community is teaming up with Grunt Style to give a gaming PC away to a Veteran or service member. REGIMENT uses video games to unite Veterans, build camaraderie and prevent suicide. You can enter the giveaway for FREE below. [ENTER]( [Celebrating Regiment Gaming and Meeting Corporal "Lefty"]( [Fireworks.]( PBS to Host Live Independence Day Celebration The 44th annual edition of “A CAPITOL FOURTH,” broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on PBS. Our country’s 248th birthday party will be capped off with a spectacular fireworks show over our nation’s capital. The program streams live July 4 from 8-9:30 p.m. ET on YouTube and www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [American flags at fourth of July celebration.]( 20% Off for Veterans and Military at Walgreens July 4-7 Walgreens is offering Veterans and military with a valid military ID or proof of service, 20% off regular-price products with MyWalgreens, at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide, July 4-7. See full details. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [VA's clothing allowance.]( VA's Clothing Allowance Learn all about VA's clothing allowance, including eligibility and forms needed to receive the allowance. The clothing allowance is for disabled Veterans who use a prosthetic, orthopedic device, or topical medication and it damages their clothing. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Gaming tournament by Warrior GMR.]( Free Tickets to Warrior GMR Mental Health and Gaming Summit Veterans and the Veteran community can get free tickets to attend the Warrior GMR Mental Health and Gaming Summit, July 12-13 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The summit is designed to inspire and empower Veterans and service members through insightful panel discussions, innovative speakers, including VA Secretary Denis McDonough; and thrilling gaming tournaments. [GET TICKETS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Group photo of Veterans golfing.]( Join Other Veterans on the Golf Course Interested in golfing alongside other Veterans? Join the Veteran Golfers Association and find sportsmanship and camaraderie on the fairway. The first 100 Veterans that use the discount code VANEWS2025 during checkout will receive a free one-year VGA membership ($76 value) which lasts thru August 31, 2025. [LEARN MORE]( ---------------------------------------------------------------  [Get 1-on-1 assistance at VA VetFest events across the country]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events We have hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the full list of upcoming events in this week's Veterans Resources article, including: [Online: 15 Min Focused on Your Wellbeing](- July 10, 2024, 12 – 12:15 p.m. CT [EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Visit Seaworld.]( Visit SeaWorld from Shop VCS.com If you’re looking for the perfect combination of education, entertainment and family fun, ShopVCS has the destination and savings for you. SeaWorld’s exhilarating rides, mesmerizing live shows, and interactive encounters that are perfect for all to enjoy. [BOOK NOW]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Three veterans for the Make the Connection campaign.]( Veterans Helping Veterans Many Veterans find support through each other, whether one-on-one or in groups. Watch these Veterans discuss how their support systems made all the difference in their mental health. [WATCH THEIR STORIES]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 22 jobs and three upcoming job fairs, including: [Fort Riley, KS - Military to Manufacturing: Career Fair – July 11, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm CT]( [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veteran Buddy Check!]( Team Rubicon is a Veteran-led humanitarian organization, built to serve global communities, before, during, and after disasters and crises. Their vision is to support humanity and build resiliency for vulnerable communities across the world. Team Rubicon is powered by people and there’s a roll you can fill. Learn how to connect and get involved: [How to Get Involved - Team Rubicon (teamrubiconusa.org)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veteran and Military year round discounts]( [Lululemon]( 15% off in-store. Available for active military, Veterans, reservists and spouses. [Brooklyn Bedding]( 35% off discount and free shipping. [Advance Auto Parts]( 10% discount on in-store items for active duty, Veterans and families. 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