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Win $250! Share Your Military Memory [] [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]( [scenic view of the great smoky mountains]( Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks, Other Public Lands Veterans and Gold Star Families are eligible for a free lifetime pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges and forests. [LEARN MORE]( Upcoming Events [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( JOB FAIRS (Online) Manufacturing Career and Training Program – Nov 27]( [VA New York Harbor Healthcare System Job Fair – Nov 30]( [Fort Liberty, NC Job Fair – Nov 30]( [Houston, TX Job Fair – Nov 30]( [(Online) National Government Agency Career Fair for Veterans – Dec 5]( --------------------------------------------------------------- COMMUNITY [(Online) Sharing The Journey Caregiver Support Group – Nov 27]( [(Online) Caregivers: Your Life and Your Health Matters – Nov 28]( [Madison, WI Family Caregiver Support Resource Fair – Nov 29]( [(Online) Virtual Caregiver and Family Resource Fair – Nov 29]( --------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCES [(Online) VetBizLady Office Hours and Networking Sessions – Nov 28]( [(Online) Guided Meditation for Sleep and Relaxation – Nov 28]( [Grove City, OH Military Retirement Workshop – Nov 29]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [man in business suit on running track]( Veterans Get Free Training to Help Start, Grow Your Business Are you a Veteran with aspirations of entrepreneurship and business ownership? Warrior Rising's next free online course for Vetrepreneurs starts Nov. 30. Apply by Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. ET. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [All Season Two “Make the Connection: Real Veterans. Real Stories” podcast episodes are now live. Hear fellow Veterans talk about their mental health challenges and steps they took to find a new path forward.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [santa at a laptop typing]( Settle into the Season with Commissary Savings During November and December, the Commissary is bringing holiday savings on products that will help make your season merry and bright. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [black friday sale]( Black Friday Sale on ShopVCS.com Veterans can access exclusive discounts on top brands like YETI, Vuori, Under Armour, Ray-Ban and more. With every purchase, Veterans Canteen Service gives back to Veteran programs, making a positive impact on their health and wellness. [SHOP NOW]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [group standing together in front of outdoor canopy]( Help Support Your Mental Health as an Ambassador Athlete Through Operation Vet NOW, Veterans compete in sports like kickboxing to support their mental health conditions. Click [here]( to become an Ambassador Athlete with Operation Vet NOW! [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [hands reaching out to help]( Insights from the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report Suicide is a complex public health issue, and there is no single cause and no single solution. To end Veteran suicide, we need to understand all facets of the problem. See VA's annual National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report to learn more about efforts, strategies and resources available to prevent Veteran suicide. 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[“What do you miss most about your time in the service and what made this especially significant to you?”]( [Last month's $250 & $50 winners]( [View All Entries]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Veteran Jobs Technology & Engineering [Herndon, VA - IT Support Specialist I]( [Fort Meade, MD - Cloud Software Engineer]( Business & Administrative [Nationwide - Franchise Opportunity: Veteran Service Brands]( [Overland, KS - Staff Accountant]( Security & Technical Jobs [Roanoke, TX - Unarmed Security Officer]( [St. Louis, MO - Project Manager]( [Nashville, TN - Automation Controls Technician]( Social Services & Medical Vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide at [www.HireMilitary.us]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors. 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