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Program provides pathway to business success for Veteran, military spouses [] [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]( IMPORTANT! Do you know a Veteran who deployed to a combat zone but never signed up for VA health care? There’s a special enrollment period right now. But act fast—the deadline is September 30. [Apply now](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Together We Served]( Find Your Military Friends TogetherWeServed.com can connect you to others who served in your units. After you enter the basic details of your military service, the site does the rest! [LEARN MORE]( Free Entry to Win in RallySweeps: $1,000 in Amazon Gift Cards [What should we do to encourage the next generation to serve?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( [job fairs] JOB FAIRS [757 Military Career Summit: Hiring Event – Aug 24]( [Vets to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair – Aug 25]( [South Texas VA Job Fair – Aug 26]( [National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans – Aug 29]( [Indianapolis Veterans Job Fair – Aug 31]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [community icon] COMMUNITY [Women's Resource Fair with Veterans Justice Outreach Program – Aug 25]( [VetXL: Pacific Island Veterans – Aug 29]( [VeTALKX: Back-to-School Q&A – Aug 31]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [resources] RESOURCES [Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop (Online) – Aug 25]( [VA Million Veteran Program (Cincinnati, OH) – Aug 28]( [American Corporate Partners IT Symposium (Online) – Aug 29]( [Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing – Aug 30]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [9/11 National Day of Service]( Honor Veterans, First Responders on 9/11, a National Day of Service VA’s national cemeteries will host a National Day of Service on September 11 to honor the nation’s service members, police officers, firefighters and first responders on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Volunteers are needed to clean headstones and take part in other activities. Click [here]( to register. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Vortex Optics Sale]( Reduced Prices for Veterans on Binoculars, Riflescopes and Other Optical Accessories Use code OPTICS40 to get 40% off on Vortex Optics. Save on special optical equipment for hunting, wildlife watching, outdoor recreation, shooting sports, law enforcement and military. Sign up for ShopVCS.com to verify your Veteran status and unlock your exclusive discount code. The offer ends on August 29 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Exclusions may apply. [TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VORTEX OPTICS SALE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [VA Job Fairs]( Job Fairs for Veterans! Whether you're seeking a job or considering a career change, attending a job fair in person or virtually can be an excellent way to start or advance your civilian job search. Check out this list of upcoming job fairs for the Veteran community. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [In case you missed it: Webinar to avoid PACT Act scams and identity theft]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hawaii wildfires]( Veteran-Led Groups Assist in Relief Efforts in Fire-Devastated Hawaii Team Rubicon and Project DYNAMO are among the Veteran-led organizations contributing to relief operations in Hawaii, where wildfires have killed more than 100 people and devastated the historic town of Lahaina in Maui. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Make The Connection]( Overcoming the Challenges of Transitioning to Civilian Life After resuming civilian life, some Veterans face challenges with redefining their goals and finding their footing. These Veterans describe how treatment and support helped them rediscover their purpose. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Business people at work]( For Veterans' Spouses, a Pathway to Business Success A new training program led by the U.S. Small Business Administration supports a [White House executive order]( that strengthens economic opportunity and pathways to entrepreneurial success for military and Veteran spouses, caregivers and survivors. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [HUD, in partnership with VA, has announced $6.4 million in grant funding to rehabilitate or modify Veterans' homes.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Veteran Jobs Technology & Engineering [Senior Network Technician (Stratford, CT)]( [IT Manager (Yuma Proving Ground, AZ)]( Business [Sr Accountant (Boston, MA)]( [Accountant III (Crystal City, VA)]( Agriculture & Technical Jobs [Generator Technician (Springfield, NJ)]( Security and Law Enforcement [County of Hawaii - Police Officer I Recruit (Hilo, HI)]( Social Services & Medical [NY Early Intervention SME (Remote)]( [US Army TAP Roles (Multiple locations)]( [Strength and Conditioning Coach (Multiple locations)]( [Contract Therapist Neurofeedback/Neurotraining (Edina, MN)]( [Case Manager (Roanoke, VA)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors. [POST FREE JOB]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [vet mil discounts graphic]( [Champs Sports]( 15% military discount on most items. [Six Flags]( 20% military discount on one-day general admission ticket at the Guest Services Center. [The Green Turtle]( 15% off for military personnel-- excludes alcohol and can't be combined with any other offers. 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