Veterans Day Video Game Tourney | 35% off Fitness Tracker | $1K Holiday Gift Giveaway

Help Operation Gratitude Deliver Over 20,000 Care Packages to Veterans in Time for Veterans Day [] [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]( [person holding up trophy surrounded by neon lights ]( Veterans Day eGaming Tournaments: Compete, Watch Livestream Watch or compete in the Veterans Day eGaming tournaments hosted by Warrior GMR. Watch the Livestream of Armed Forces Esport Teams take on Veterans and military kids in the Valorant Invitational. Also available for all ages is a Smash Bros Open invitational with a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. [SMASH BROS]( [LIVESTREAM]( [va secretary denis mcdonough]( Live Town Hall: Hear VA Secretary Discuss Claims, PACT Act, Survivors Assistance and Other Veterans' Top Concerns Tune in Nov. 9, from 2-3 p.m. ET, and hear from VA Secretary Denis McDonough as he addresses the top requested concerns from Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors during a town hall at the D.C. VA Medical Center. Click below to watch and subscribe for a reminder to tune in! [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) Oct. 31-Nov. 4 – [National Veterans Small Business Week - All Events]( Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – [Maryland Veteran-Owned Small Business Conference]( Nov. 3, 4-5 p.m. – [VIRTUAL - Government Contracting Basics: Small Business Week]( Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – [Veterans Health, Wellness and Information EXPO]( Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – [Suicide Prevention Training for Clergy]( Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – [Acknowledgement of Veterans and Veterans Luncheon]( Nov. 6, 1-2 p.m. – [NY - Veterans Day Ceremony at Western NY National Cemetery]( Nov. 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – [NY - Veterans Day Ceremony at Long Island National Cemetery]( Nov. 6, 2-3 p.m. – [PA - Veterans Day Ceremony at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery]( Nov. 6, 2-3 p.m. – [KY - Veterans Day Ceremony at Lebanon National Cemetery]( Nov. 7, 2-4 p.m. – [Achieving Success Despite Historical Discrimination]( Nov. 9, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. PT – [CA - Veterans Day Ceremony at Miramar National Cemetery]( Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – [Creating Inroads for Veterans in the Workforce]( Nov. 9, 3-4 p.m. – [Hiring Event – Heroes Connect: featuring Saint-Gobain]( Nov. 9, 4-5 p.m. – [VIRTUAL Focus Group Session with Service to Armed Forces]( Nov. 9, 7:30-9 p.m. – [Military and Veterans Connect – Difficult Emotions and Mental Health]( Nov. 10, 1-2 p.m. – [VA Resources to End Veteran Homelessness (Webinar)]( Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – [National Peer to Peer Q&A - Veterans Experience Live]( [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [fitness tracking devices]( Deep Discounts on Fitness Tracker for Veterans in November From now through Nov. 25, 2022, Veterans, active-duty military and their families can receive 35 percent off on up to two Fitbit devices. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [veterans canteen $1,000 holiday giveaway]( $1,000 Holiday Wish List Giveaway Create your ShopVCS account and build your wish list for a chance to win everything up to $1k. [JOIN AND ENTER]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [man handing package to older man]( Help Operation Gratitude Deliver Over 20,000 Care Packages to Veterans in Time for Veterans Day In addition to handmade items, games, snacks and hygiene products, every care package includes letters of sincere appreciation written by Americans nationwide. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [scammers are targeting veterans for pact act benefits]( Scammers are Targeting Veterans to Access Their PACT Act Benefits [The PACT Act]( helps millions of Veterans and their survivors gain valuable benefits, but scammers are now targeting them. [Download tips]( (PDF) to avoid these scams. [Learn more about the warning signs of cybercrime]( [WATCH]( [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [veterans discounts and freebies]( Veterans Day 2022 Free Meals, Discounts and Offers Veterans Day is Friday, November 11. Check out all the 2022 Veterans Day discounts. [WATCH]( [DISCOUNTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Community Catalyst Award Applications Now Open, Watch Recap of Webinar for Details]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [free veterans day events and observances]( More than 500 Free Veterans Day Events Across the Country It's National Veteran and Military Families Month! Check out the more than 500 FREE events nationwide celebrating Veterans and their families. Find local events near you. [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Help Reshape VA’s Mission Statement VA is seeking your input on how its mission statement may evolve to be more inclusive and representative of the changing needs of all Veterans. Click below to learn more and share your voice. [TAKE THE SURVEY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hear Veterans share four ways that seeking mental health support helped them overcome their challenges and improve their lives.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [man sitting with woman in clinical environment]( Program Assists Needs of Special Operations Forces The Servicemember Transitional Advanced Rehabilitation program is designed specifically for Special Operations Forces Veterans and service members. The program promotes successful community reintegration, return to duty or transition to civilian employment. 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