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Summer Ending Deals from ShopVCS.com [] [US Department of Veterans Affairs]( [facebook](​[twitter](​[instagram](​[youtube](​​​[blog](​​[contact us]( [#VetResources]( is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. [VIEW/SHARE]( | [EVENTS]( | [WELCOME KIT]( [3 Tips When Submitting a VA Disability Claim.]( 3 Tips for VA Disability Claims Learn three important tips to consider when submitting a claim for VA disability. [WATCH]( [GI Bill Comparison Tool and VA Health Connect.]( Find the School that Fits You with the GI Bill Comparison Tool Learn how you can use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to find the right school for you to use your GI Bill benefits. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Google cloud launchpad for Veterans.]( No-cost Google Cloud Training and Certification for Veterans Ready to translate your military experience into a powerful career in cloud? Join Google Cloud Launchpad for Veterans on November 7 & 8. Gain in-demand skills and become a leader in digital transformation with this no-cost Google Cloud training and certification journey. [REGISTER]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Summer closeout deals from ShopVCS.]( Summer Ending Deals from ShopVCS.com Celebrate the end of summer with amazing savings on ShopVCS member favorites. Save big on brands like Olukai, Born Primitive, Solo Stove, Yeti and more. Veterans get an extra 20% off at checkout, and every purchase helps support the well-being of other Veterans within your community. [SAVE NOW]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Vietnam War Memorial.]( Volunteer to Assist in POW/MIA Research and Recovery Missions TERRA Search Promise has been completing POW/MIA research, recovery and repatriation missions since October 2020. Joining this unique mission allows Veterans to explore their service-connected past while influencing their own future. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [VA History, VA study of former Prisoners of War.]( The History of VA: VA Study of Former Prisoners of War In the wake of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, American POWs endured severe hardships, from starvation to torture. Their return home often marked the beginning of a new struggle with lasting health issues. Learn more about a vital VA study that shaped ongoing support for Veterans who experienced such hardships. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Thank you for the opportunity to serve you: John Boerstler bids farewell a]([s VA’s Chief Veterans Experience Officer.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Military boot camp photo.]( Find Your Boot Camp, Basic Training Photo for Free Find a copy of your Boot Camp, Basic Training class or platoon photo from Together We Served! Browse their growing library of over 30,000 photos today! [FIND YOUR PHOTO]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veterans at a PACT Act event.]( VA Leads the Way in Exposure-informed Care Since August 2022, 5.6 million Veterans have been screened for toxic exposures, and more than 740,000 Veterans have enrolled in VA health care. - [File a disability claim online]( - [Apply for VA health care]( [LEARN MORE]( Access the care and benefits you deserve. Visit [VA.gov/PACT]( or schedule an appointment with your VA provider to see if you're eligible for PACT Act benefits and services. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Michael served in the Marines and carried his experiences with him after service. An angry outburst at a bar made him realize he needed mental health support. Read how therapy for PTSD and anger helped him manage his symptoms, find a new purpose.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events We have hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the full list of upcoming events in this week's Veteran Resources article, including: [Online: Regiment Gaming VA General Benefits Q&A - Sept. 19, 2024, 6-7 p.m. ET]( [EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 27 jobs and six upcoming job fairs, including: [Kirtland AFB NM Military Hiring Fair — Sept. 20, 2024, 9 a.m. - noon MT]( [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Check on Your Veteran Buddy!]( - Can a medically retired combat injured Veteran working for the federal government buy back their service time to retire early? [Answers here >]( Serve again in your community by volunteering with a [Mission Continues]( service platoon—an opportunity to engage and connect with Veterans and community members while generating real, tangible impact. Each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support needed to work more effectively. 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