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Join VA’s Digital Media Engagement Virtual Volunteer program [] [US Department of Veterans Affairs]( [facebook]([twitter]([instagram]([youtube]([RP]([Podcast]([blog]([website]([contact us]( [#VetResources]( is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. [VIEW/SHARE]( | [EVENTS]( | [WELCOME KIT]( | [PODCAST]( [man putting on tie]( Free Resources Help Veterans, Military Spouses Find Jobs AARP’s new job center includes a suite of resources to help Veterans and military spouses find jobs, explore new career fields, get advice, take a job training course and more. [LEARN MORE]( Upcoming Events Feb. 3, 1-3 p.m. - [Blue Star Families' Social Impact Research 2021: The Diverse Experiences of Military & Veteran Families of Color]( Feb 3, 6-7 p.m. - [Stress]([Solutions]( Feb 3, 7-8 p.m. - [Effective Communication](Feb 8, 1-2 p.m. - [VA S.A.V.E.Suicide Prevention Training]( Feb 8, 2-3 p.m. - [VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Training]( Feb 8, 7-8 p.m. - [Effective Communication](Feb 9, 5-6 p.m. - [Stress Solutions]( [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [va pension benefits for surviving spouses]( VA Pensions for Surviving Spouses Did you know VA provides tax-free, supplemental income for qualified, surviving spouses? Learn how to apply for this benefit by watching the YouTube video and visiting the web links in the video description. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [va contact numbers for debt relief]( VA Launches User-friendly Online Financial Status Report Form for VBA Debts VA launched a user-friendly online financial status report form for Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) debts. Quick on the heels of launching the [online debt management tool]( in 2021, this new feature makes it easier for Veterans to manage their debt online. 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[LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [women walking and talking]( Best of 2021: Our Top Career Advice for Veteran and Civilian Job Seekers As 2021 takes a bow and leaves the stage to make room for the new year, there’s no better time for Veterans and job hunters to review some of the best career advice we’ve offered to applicants over the last 12 months [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [vcs valentines giveaway]( VCS Valentine's Day Giveaway Win a Valentine's Day package worth $500 when you create a free account with the Veterans Canteen Service at ShopVCS.com. [ShopVCS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Learn about self-care practices that can improve both physical and mental health]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [borne the battle]( Borne the Battle: Army Veteran Greg Williams This week's episode features Army Veteran Greg Williams, a world-renowned human behavior and pattern recognition specialist. He discusses his beginnings as a troubled teenager to being referred to by General Jim Mattis as a "national treasure." [LISTEN]( [WATCH]( [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [rory cooper chats with the chief]( Chats with the Chief: Making the World More Accessible for Disabled Veterans From wheelchairs that don’t need batteries to robotic arms that help Veterans with everyday tasks, Dr. Rory Cooper and his team find ways to make the world more accessible for disabled Vets. It’s all in this week’s Chats with the Chief. [WATCH]( [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [daily scoop podcast]( Daily Scoop Podcast: VBA Chief Financial Officer Charles Tapp Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Chief Financial Officer Charles Tapp II discusses how VBA oversees the delivery of $150 billion worth of benefits to Veterans every year and modernization efforts currently underway. 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[VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( [VAntage Point Blogs:]( - [Stay safe from COVID-19 by switching to a telehealth visit]( - [Study finds strong tie between sexual trauma, suicidal thoughts in Veterans with no history of mental health care]( - [In the mission to end intimate partner violence, VA is here to help]( - [Use your training as a medical technologist to help Veterans]( - [Have a conversation about your risk factors for heart disease]( - [Celebrating skilled trade workers for Career and Technical Education Month]( - [Black Army Veteran’s historical stand paves way for changes]( - [Free resources help Veterans, military spouses find jobs]( - [Innovation Revolutionary: Keeping Veterans safe with sterile syringes]( - [How VA respects your data privacy]( - [New Montana VA clinic named after Doolittle Raid Veteran]( - [Fiber – A “super” food to add to your diet]( - [VA, Bombas, Veterans United provide 50,000 pairs of socks to homeless Veterans]( - [Welcome to a new VHA podcast, PTSD Bytes]( - [With transitional housing, Boston Veteran’s life changes course with assistance from VA]( - [VA police officers demonstrate their dedication, on and off the job]( - [60 or older? 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