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[LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [If you didn't get the COVID-19 vaccine, tell us why you might change your mind.]( Events this Week Jul. 08 - [San Antonio Veterans Job Fair]( Jul. 08 - [Detroit Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution]( Jul. 08 - [Manufacturing Careers for Veterans]( Jul. 09 - [Denver Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution]( Jul. 10 - [Unveiling at the Military Women's Memorial in DC]( Jul. 12 - [Bunker Bingo]( Jul. 13 - [Veterans Experience Action Center for Kentucky Veterans]( Jul. 13 - [Charleston, SC Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution]( Jul. 13 - [Overview of VA Benefits with U.S. Vets]( Jul. 13 - [Amazon Opportunities for Veterans]( Jul. 14 - [Veteran Jobs w/ National Fluid Power Association]( [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( [native american]( [VAntage Point (blogs.va.gov) is getting a new look on July 12.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [jp aarp]( 5 inspiring stories honoring Veterans and their journeys, from AARP Not only does AARP provide practical news and information to help Veterans and military families stay healthy, avoid scams and find employment, AARP also works to share unique stories of service. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Listen to Veterans discuss mental health treatment options at VA]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [awp adaptive sports]( Celebrating independence with adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation Adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation programs enable Veterans with a disability to participate in activities ranging from fishing and hunting to golf and car racing. As demand for adaptive sports continues to grow, America’s Warrior Partnership empowers Veterans to find their ideal recreational program through services such as the [Four Star Alliance]( and [The Network](. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Give blood, get a $10 Amazon gift card, now through July 31]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [jj quickfire challenge]( Veterans Lead QuickFire Challenge Series offers up to $250k grants from Johnson & Johnson Veterans are nearly twice as likely to be self-employed. Learn more about an opportunity to submit potential healthcare solutions for the chance to receive up to $250,000 in grant funding and mentorship from the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Apply by August 20, 2021. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [IRS online tool helps families see if they qualify for the Child Tax Credit]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint]( Create a free account and get discovered by Veteran employers here: [RallyPoint.com/Jobs]( - [Billet Industries - Machinist & Manufacturing Engineering]( - [Double Check Company - Human Resources]( - [Department of Veterans Affairs - Medical Technologist]( - [Boeing - Principal Cloud Developer]( [FIND A JOB]( [POST A JOB]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Sponsors needed for transitioning Veteran mentorship program]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [btb natl guard]( Borne the Battle: Air Force Veteran Denise Jelinski-Hall Denise Jelinski-Hall felt stuck in her small hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota, so she created a new future for herself by joining the Air Force. Years, later, Jelinski-Hall became the highest-ranking enlisted female in United States military history. [LISTEN]( [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- VA COVID-19: [Updates]( | [Chat]( | [App]( | [Weekly Report]( | [Vaccine]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [vet mil discounts graphic]( [Subway]( - Free Turkey Cali Fresh sub on July 13th from 10AM - noon local time at participating restaurants. Verify with restaurant. [O’Reilly Auto Parts]( 10% discount on in store items for Active Duty, Veterans and families [Timberland]( – 20% off select styles online. Available for active military, Veterans, reservists, spouses and dependents [Sunglass Hut]( 15% off discount. [VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [If you didn't get the COVID-19 vaccine, tell us why you might change your mind.]( VAntage Point Blogs: - [After nearly 600 combat operations, a Veteran faced invisible enemies]( - [Genetic testing – the new standard in treatment for advanced prostate cancer]( - [5 inspiring stories honoring Veterans and their journeys, from AARP]( - [Robert Sidney: The Dancing Master Sergeant]( - [Happy Independence Day from VA]( - [Protect your benefits by reporting scams and fraud]( - [Why I get my health care at VA: Charles]( - [Marvin Strombo: Saving Grace]( - [New VA tool uses artificial intelligence to predict COVID-19 patient mortality]( - [A Capitol Fourth: Vanessa Williams to host Independence Day celebration on PBS]( News Releases: - [VA awards $418 million in grants to help Veterans and families at risk of homelessness]( VA is here for you. 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