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Connect to Peers for Help Navigating VA & Community Services [] [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]( [Do you need to telehealth care but have no device?]( Benefits for Family Members and Options for Veterans with No Internet-Connected Devices Here's the bottom line about CHAMPVA - benefits for children, spouses, or surviving spouses of disabled Veterans. Also learn how you may be eligible to receive internet service or a mobile device to access VA telehealth care. [WATCH]( [End of summer clearance sale on ShopVCS.com.]( Summer Clearance Sale on Shop VCS.com Looking for great quality gear at amazing prices? Discover your new favorites with our Summer Clearance Sale on ShopVCS! Save up to 50% on the best in apparel, footwear, jewelry, and more. Veterans save an extra 20% off at checkout. [SHOP THE DEALS]( ---------------------------------------------------------------  [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 on the outreach events site, including: [Online -]([Military Voices Free Writing Workshop - Aug. 15, 2024, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. ET]( [EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [In two years of the PACT Act, VA has delivered benefits and health care to millions of toxic-exposed Veterans and their survivors]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Shingles: Everything You Need to Know.]( Understanding Shingles: From Virus to Vaccine Did you know that 1 in 3 people in the U.S. will have shingles at some point in their lifetime? In the latest episode of theSITREP, Jim sits down with Dr. Richard Serrao to discuss how people get shingles, how it presents, how to treat it, can it be stopped or cured, and much more. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Gloved hand placing golf ball on tee.]( Exclusive Deals on Golf Get up to 15% off select tee times at golf courses nationwide and abroad with Militaryteetimes.com. View available courses and times, verify your military or Veteran status, and book your tee time today. [BOOK NOW]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [VA takes steps to expand access to benefits for Veterans who served at K2 and their survivors]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Beware: Claims predators are looking to prey on your veterans benefits.]( Avoid Falling Victim to Claims Predators Veterans and their families should never pay a fee to file an initial claim for benefits. In fact, it’s unlawful for anyone to charge a fee for preparing an initial claim. Learn how to avoid claims scams and predators looking to prey on your Veteran's benefits. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Illustration of a man with a piece of luggage.]( Cyber Safety While Traveling Using public chargers and Wi-Fi can be convenient but also puts your devices and data at risk. Hackers can compromise public USB ports and set up fake Wi-Fi hotspots to gain access to your information. Learn how to protect your online activity while traveling. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Webinar: Protecting Veterans from Fraud Join your fellow Veterans, caregivers, families and survivors on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET for a VA and United States Postal Inspection Service webinar on how to recognize and prevent fraud scams targeting the Veteran community. [REGISTER]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Man leaning against a bridge railing.]( Taking the Next Steps To Manage Grief After his son, a fellow Marine, was killed in action, Mike was devastated and contemplated ending his own life. Watch Mike share how he confronted his grief and started living well with the help of mental health treatment. [WATCH HIS STORY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [New HUD policy changes will enable Veterans with service-connected disability benefits access to more housing opportunities]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [A veterans approach to job search, motivation.]( Veterans Approach to a Job Search: Motivation Learn how to motivate yourself and others through every stage of a job search in this 11th post of a 12-part series. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 20 jobs and five upcoming job fairs, including: - [Whiteman AFB, MO Hiring Our Heroes Career Exploration & Hiring Fair – August 20, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm CT]( - [Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) Back to Business Virtual Career Fair – August 21, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm ET]( [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Check on Your Veteran Buddy!]( [People sitting in a group discussion.]( Connect to Peers for Help Navigating VA & Community Services Join us on Aug. 22 from 1 – 2 pm ET to participate in our National VeTALKX Q&A Chat on RallyPoint to gain access to Veteran peer support resources. Get connected to a Veteran peer to help you navigate VA and community services. Post your questions on how to get peer support now! (Typed Q&A format. No audio/visual) [SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION]( - Is it worthwhile for me to apply for VA benefits after 10 years of separation? [Answers here >]( - Do you still have dreams about the military? If so, how often, and about what? [Answers Here >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veteran and Military year round discounts]( [Timberland]( 10% off select styles online with valid credentials. Available for active military, Veterans, reservists, spouses and dependents. [Vet Tix]( Free tickets to various events for active military, Veterans and immediate family members of troops killed in action. [VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( VA News: - [Designated education officers train health professions trainees]( - [Interview: More Than One Story: Suicide Prevention Program for Women and Non-Binary Veterans]( - [HBCU grads at VA share their experiences, offer advice]( - [Veterans bond and heal through golf]( - [Pittsburgh VA Veteran headed to Paris Paralympics]( - [From tiny shelter to tranquil apartment with help from VA]( - [Live Whole Health Episode #234: Take me to the river]( - [Mobile medical units bring needed care to unsheltered Veterans]( - [Strong social connections can lessen loneliness]( - [Better together: Tackling Veteran food insecurity]( - [Graduation of Crisis Response & Intervention Training class]( - [RPM–HT saves Veteran lives, reduces hospital admissions]( - [VA recruiters offer application advice and support]( - [Five coping strategies for Veterans and their loved ones after a suicide attempt]( - [Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Roddie Edmonds]( - [VA’s Disrupted Care National Project discovers vascular surgery rates still decreasing since COVID-19 pandemic]( - [Reimagining rehabilitation]( - [Celebrating 50 years of Veterans’ Group Life Insurance]( - [Tomah VA team awarded National HeRO Award]( - [A Veteran’s mission to support others with hearing aids]( - [Arm yourself to beat debt scams]( - [Veteran’s spindle cell sarcoma treated across geographical boundaries]( - [News for Veterans with cancer]( [hello - welcome to VA - lets get started]( Download the VA Welcome Kit [VA WELCOME KIT]( Find a VA facility near you [FACILITY LOCATOR]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [AAFES benefits for veterans.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- VA is here for you. 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