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[LEARN MORE]( [Woman cleaning a headstone at a national Veteran's cemetery.]( Volunteers Needed for 23rd Anniversary of 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance events Volunteer opportunities are available across the country at more than 60 VA national cemeteries on Sept. 11. Find a participating location near you and register in advance for the National Day of Service. [VOLUNTEER]( [FIND A CEMETERY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Awesome program for disabled Veterans, the Veteran Readiness and Employment benefit.]( Veteran Readiness & Employment: A Disabled Veterans Most Powerful Benefit! The Veteran Readiness & Employment benefit provides a monthly stipend and helps with tuition and training costs. But, unlike the GI Bill, it covers the cost of everything! Learn more on our YouTube playlist [HERE]( or click “WATCH” to view the complete VR&E video podcast. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Fall clearance sales on ShopVCS.com.]( Fall Weather Clearance on Shop VCS.com With crisp conditions on the horizon, what better way to gear up for the fall season than to explore some of the amazing clearance deals we have available on ShopVCS, including a Solo Stove 2.0 for 50% off, or some Rothco gear for over 40% off. Veterans receive an extra 20% off at checkout. [GET THE DEALS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [$1M in Grants to Establish New Veterans Business Outreach Centers in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Puerto Rico]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [PS5 Giveaway from the American Legion.]( Gaming Console Giveaway In anticipation of the release of the new PS5 Pro, the American Legion is giving one away upon release. Check out the links below to enter and join their Discord channel for upcoming events. 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Check out the full list of upcoming events in this week's Veterans Resources article, including: [GI Bill Town Hall – San Diego, CA - Sept. 10, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT]( [Veterans Benefits Fair - San Diego, CA - Sept. 10, 2024, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. PT](  [EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Elizabeth Dole Foundation's 9th Annual National Convening.]( Join the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's National Convening on Sept. 24 Please join the [Elizabeth Dole Foundation]( September 24 starting at 12:30 p.m. EST for the 9th Annual National Convening and learn about the experiences of today's military and Veterans caregivers, and their families. It's free to register for this virtual event. [REGISTER]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [September is National Recovery Month.]( September Is National Recovery Month During National Recovery Month in September—and all year long—learn about the ways VA can help you find recovery, hope, and healing. Look forward to a fulfilling and rewarding life in your mental health recovery. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in "Hiring Veterans" on VA News. Check out this week's list of 25 jobs and four upcoming job fairs, including: - [Dixie, GA – Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic]( [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Check on Your Veteran Buddy!]( [Silhouette of Soldier with a magnifying glass overlay for Together We Served's Buddy Finder tool.]( Thanks to the power of Together We Served's Buddy Finder, after 56 years, Navy Vietnam Veteran Rich LaChance reunited with the buddy he served with on an assault support patrol boat in the Mekong Delta in southwestern Vietnam. [BUDDY FINDER SUCCESS]( - Did you wait til you were out to get your disability rating? If so, how long before you made your first claim? 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