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[VIEW/SHARE]( | [EVENTS]( | [WELCOME KIT]( | [PODCAST]( [man pushing woman in wheelchair with child walking next to them]( Guaranteed Acceptance for Life Insurance In January 2023, VA will launch a new life insurance program called Veterans Affairs Life Insurance, which provides guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance coverage to Veterans age 80 and under, with any level of service-connected disability. [LEARN MORE]( Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) June 2, 12-2 p.m. - [Veterans Community Engagement Forum](
June 9, 8-9 p.m. - [Guitars for Vets Launch in the Challenge America Veteran Arts Community]( [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [soldier for life podcast]( Uber is Hiring Veterans Learn about employment opportunities from Uber for transitioning service members, Veterans, and military spouses. Join the #SFLive broadcast June 2 at 10 a.m. EST and hear from Michael Pett, head of Military and Veteran Programs for Uber. Join live on the social media links below. [LIVE ON FACEBOOK]( [LIVE ON LINKEDIN]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [man putting on tie]( Exclusive DIRECT-HIRE Event for Veterans VA is hosting a virtual career fair during June for military-experienced job seekers to meet employers across the country who have direct hire opportunities and other employment initiatives. Meet with federal and corporate employers, including DHS, Raytheon, Apple, Cisco, Department of Energy and Northrop Grumman. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [volunteers collecting food for veterans]( Food Assistance for Veterans Soldiers Angels helps fight hunger in the Veteran community through the Veteran Food Distribution program. Every month, Soldiers Angels hosts food distributions in six cities across the country: Atlanta, Charleston, Denver, Detroit, Orlando and San Antonio. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Help us improve the #VetResources newsletter, share your feedback!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [June is PTSD Awareness Month]( Make the Pledge to Raise PTSD Awareness June is PTSD Awareness Month. Help spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available. Everyone with PTSDwhether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic eventsneeds to know that treatments really do work and can lead to a better quality of life. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [veterans crisis line ]( Veterans Crisis Line is Here for You Each year, millions of Americans struggle with mental illness. Veterans and their families are no different, which is why the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255) continues to expand and evolve to find the most effective ways to serve. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [man and woman smiling at each other]( Free, Virtual Resources and Support for Family Caregivers Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers' Operations Family Caregiver and Caregiver Support are free, virtual programs that provide support and resources to family caregivers. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [borne the battle podcast]( Borne the Battle: Memorial Day Episode Each year, Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts the Coca-Cola 600, a NASCAR race held over Memorial Day weekend that honors Veterans, their families and the fallen. As vice president of armed forces affairs for Speedway Motorsports, its retired Major General Charles Chuck Swannacks job to help put it together. To learn more, tune in to this weeks episode of Borne the Battle. [LISTEN]( [WATCH]( [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Veteran Jobs [Burgess - Construction Consultant, Inspector (TX)](
[Limestone Medical Center - Medical Assistant (TX)](
[London Computer Systems - Multiple Roles (OH)](
[Multiple Defense Contractor roles: Construction and QA (China Lake, CA)](
[Entry Level Medical Claims Specialist (Bedminster, NJ)](
[IT and Sales roles (Chicago Metro, IL/remote)](
[Maintenance and Repair Manager, (Chesapeake, VA)](
[Admin Assistant, (Dahlonega, GA)](
[Admin Assistant. (Philadelphia Metro, PA)](
[Project Manager - Construction, (Louisville, KY)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors. [POST FREE JOB]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [rally sweeps]( Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: [What does the word integrity mean to you?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [June 6: What We Can Learn From D-Day]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Update Your Address and Contact Information Online Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today! [update contact information with VA]( --------------------------------------------------------------- VA COVID-19: [Updates]( | [Chat]( | [App]( | [Weekly Report]( | [Vaccine]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [discounts for veterans]( [Eastbay]( 10% discount for active duty, Veterans, National Guard, reservists and family members. [Vet Tix]( Free tickets to various events for active military, Veterans and immediate family members of troops killed in action. [Veteran Roasters Coffee]( Use code VETERANS20 for 20% off. [VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( VAntage Point Blogs: - [Its hurricane season
again! Are you ready?](
- [Black Veterans receive equal, or superior, lung cancer care in VA](
- [Emil Joseph Kapaun: American Hero](
- [Soldiers Angels provides food assistance to Veterans](
- [VA neurologist, a pioneer in medical imaging, made advancements in brain research](
- [Remembering the fallen who died in service to our country](
- [VALife insurance program coming January 2023 for Veterans with service connection](
- [Five brain surgeries, two combat tours, now recipient of Nursing Excellence award](
- [Adding color to a Women Veterans Health Fair](
- [VA allergist is Video Connect distinguished leader](
- [Veteran finds relief from VA therapy animal visits](
- [WWII Veterans treasured bracelet stolen
returned 77 years later](
- [Veterans and service members advance tech careers with gamified learning approach](
- [VA Launches Scott Hannon Initiative for Precision Mental Health](
- [Veterans benefit from Greenhouse Initiative blossoming this spring](
- [PTSD Bytes #10: Crisis resources and support](
- [On Memorial Day, VA honors sacrifices of Veterans and offers care](
- [Protect your VA benefits and access free credit or financial counseling with VBBP 2.0](
- [Health Coaching: Managing illness and loss, one breath at a time](
- [Cultivating the Cancer-Fighting Power of Neoantigens: Which proteins pack the greatest punch](
- [The last chapter: End-of-life decisions and suicide risk](
- [Virtual and community run, walk to honor fallen heroes](
- [Celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Day](
- [VA Telehealth improves access to nutrition services](
- [Behavioral health leaders help staff with new electronic health record system](
- [Warren Michio Tsuneishi: American Hero](
- [Veterans leave tobacco behind and choose what matters to them](
- [America250: Army Veteran James Okubo](
- [The Greatest Mission: Caring for those at risk of homelessness](
- [Vietnam Veteran sends a special thank you](
- [Self-reliance may affect acceptance of mental health treatment in Veterans]( --------------------------------------------------------------- VA News Releases: - [VA publishes Interim Final Rule for Legal Services for Veterans Grant Program](
- [VA Secretary Denis McDonough statement on PACT Act](
- [VA launches $20 million innovation challenge to reduce Veteran suicide]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [VA Welcome Kit]( Download the VA Welcome Kit [VA WELCOME KIT]( Find a VA facility near you. [FACILITY LOCATOR]( VA is here for you. [1-800-MyVA411](tel:18006982411) ([800-698-2411](tel:18006982411)) is always the right number [Veterans Crisis Line](: [1-800-273-8255](tel:18002738255) and press 1, [Chat](, or Text 838255
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