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[APPLY NOW]( Upcoming Events [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( [job fairs icon] JOB FAIRS [Indianapolis Veterans Job Fair – Aug 31]( [Veterans Career Live: Making the Most of Hiring Events – Aug 31]( [Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing – Sep 6]( [Southside Hampton Roads DoD SkillBridge EXPO – Sep 7]( [Hill AFB Area Veterans Job Fair – Sep 7]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [community] COMMUNITY [Buddy Check Day: Call to Action Meeting (Online) – Aug 31]( [9/11 Service Project: Volunteer for a Service Project in Your Area – Sep 1]( [Labor Day Celebration (Los Angeles, CA) – Sep 1]( [Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Sep 13]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [resources icon]( RESOURCES [VeTALKX: Back-to-School Q&A – Aug 31]( [Soldiers' Angels Military & Veteran Food Distribution (Denver) – Sep 1]( [SPEd Talk: Suicide Prevention Education – Sep 6]( [PACT Act Resource Fair (Traverse City, MI) – Sep 7]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [man and woman using laptop while sitting at kitchen counter]( Next PACT Act deadline Sept. 30: Direct Health Care Enrollment Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care and left the military between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care through the PACT Act. This special enrollment period ends at 11:59 p.m. local time on Sept. 30, 2023. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [woman volunteer from the mission continues]( Volunteer to Serve in Under-Resourced Communities The Mission Continues helps Veterans and other service members continue their service after serving in uniform. Using skills developed in the military, Veteran volunteers deploy to work alongside other non-profit groups to make improvements in under-resourced communities. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hear how this U.S. Navy Veteran sought treatment for her substance misuse and went on to help other Veterans with their recoveries.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [uniformed military service man using laptop for schoolwork]( Aug. 31 Back to School Q&A with VA and Community Partners. What are your questions? Join VA and community experts on Aug. 31 from 1-2 p.m. EST, and receive answers to your questions on back-to-school resources, the GI Bill, learning options and virtual tools. Submit your questions now! [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Volunteer for the National Day of Service: Honor Veterans, First Responders on 9/11]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [crocs sandals]( *Limited Time* Crocs Clearout Sale Attention Veterans! Your Crocs discount has just been increased. Use code CROCS10 at ShopVCS.com to unlock extra savings. Choose from military designs and dozens of other colors and styles. Sign up for ShopVCS.com today to unlock this offer. Offer ends 9/5 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Excludes clearance, flash deals and sale priced items. [USE CODE: CROCS10]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [VA's National Cemetery Administration marks 50 years of serving America's Veterans, Service Members and Families.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [older man gazing out window with image of his younger self in military uniform]( ‘Reflecting Back’ – Military Memories Competition. Your Chance to Win $250! [Song Connection: Which song do you connect most to your time in Military service? What specific memories does this song bring back for you?]( [Last month’s $250 & $50 winners]( [View all entries]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [woman working on home construction]( Grief Awareness Day: How I Learned to Honor My Husband and Myself "If you are a surviving family member, my advice is to find a community that understands you and your journey. Surround yourself with people who motivate you to be a better version of yourself." Learn how one survivor found healing and voice from Travis Manion Foundation. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [illustration showing accessibility computer reader for blind users]( Blind Veterans Can Now Read Decision Letters For the first time ever, blind Veterans can now read their VA benefits decision letters inside the [VA Health and Benefits mobile app](. This new feature is part of VA’s move to improve its accessibility and enable Veterans to view their decision letters immediately online. [LEARN MORE]( [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Veteran Jobs Technology & Engineering [Systems Trainer (Ft Liberty, NC)]( [Sr IT System Product Developer (Ft Liberty, NC)]( [SharePoint Program Manager (Ft Liberty, NC)]( Administrative & Business Jobs [Records Clerk (Eden, TX)]( [Administrative Clerk (Cushing, OK)]( [Sr Accountant (Boston, MA)]( Security and Law Enforcement [VA Police Officer (Birmingham, AL)]( Social Services & Medical [NY Early Intervention SME (Remote)]( [Strength and Conditioning Coach (Multiple locations)]( [US Army TAP Roles (Multiple locations)]( [VA - Senior Social Worker (Mather AFB, CA)]( [VA - Peer Specialist (Anchorage, AK)]( [Military and Family Life Counselor School (Hamilton, GA)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors. [JOB POSTING]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wedding Venue Giveaway for Veterans - Submissions due September 15]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [vet mil discounts graphic]( [Brooklyn Bedding]( 30% off discount and free shipping. [Advance Auto Parts]( 10% discount on in-store items for active duty, Veterans and families. [Pro Football Hall of Fame]( $5 off admission with valid ID. $3 off admission for spouses and dependents under 18. [VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( VA News: - [Hurricane assistance for Veterans]( - [Maternal Health Summit: Perinatal care for Veterans]( - [Live Whole Health #184: Using the senses to experience mindfulness]( - [VA on pace to house at least 38,000 more homeless Veterans by end of 2023]( - [VALUE program gives medical students an opportunity to work with Veterans]( - [MOVE! to a healthier you with the Fresh Focus podcast]( - [Partnerships expand VA’s health care services to Veterans]( - [More than 1,000 Veterans apply for PACT Act benefits]( - [Photography helps Veteran with PTSD]( - [CWV Book Corner, August: Navy Veteran Jasmine Rush]( - [Embrace a future serving Veterans with VA’s education support programs]( - [PTSD Bytes #29: Choosing the right mental health app]( - [Innovative TeleEye collaborations changing lives for Veterans with low vision]( - [ICYMI: VFW, VVA and VA Live event cover PACT Act benefits and eligibility]( - [Honoring Women’s Equality Day at VA]( - [El Paso VA’s VetFest brought music, fun and excitement]( [VA Welcome Kit]( Download the VA Welcome Kit [VA WELCOME KIT]( Find a VA facility near you. 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