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Caregiving Through the Holidays: Resources for Caregivers [] [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]( [wreaths laying on headstones at arlington national cemetery]( Honor Those Who Have Served, Volunteer for Wreath Laying on Saturday National Wreaths Across America Day is this Saturday, Dec. 16. Find a location near you and join the more than 3 million volunteers who will pause and say thank you to all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. [LEARN MORE]( Upcoming Events [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( JOB FAIRS [Orlando, FL Veterans Job Fair – Dec 14]( [(Online) Military-Friendly Job Fair – Dec 14]( [(Online) G.I. 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