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[] [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]( | [PODCAST]( [Accessibility ramp for home.]( Financial Assistance for Buying, Building or Modifying Your Home VA offers grants to help Veterans pay for renovations that can make their homes more accessible if they’ve lost mobility. Learn more in the [free Home Modification Benefits Guide]( and at the Home Modification Benefits webinar on Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. ET. [NAVIGATE YOUR HOME MODIFICATION BENEFITS]( [SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE EVENT]( [African American man with his sleeve rolled up showing band aid on arm from vaccine.]( Avoid the Seasonal CRUD! Get Your Free Vaccine at VA or Retail Pharmacies Respiratory illness season is approaching. Vaccines can help protect from flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), COVID-19, and pneumococcal pneumonia. These vaccines are available free of charge to Veterans receiving care at VA. To locate a VA medical facility, in-network urgent care or retail pharmacy near you, use the [VA locator](. [PROTECT YOURSELF THIS SEASON]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Up to 60% off fall travel deals from ShopVCS.com.]( Fall Travel Deals | Shop VCS.com As we transition into a new season, now is the perfect time to book your next family adventure. Save up to 60% off your hotel or up to 25% on rental cars. Every purchase helps to support the well-being of other Veterans within your community. [GET YOUR TRAVEL DEALS NOW]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events We have hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the full list of upcoming events on the outreach events site, including: [Online: Social Security Benefits Overview - Sept. 26 - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT]( [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Man and his son fishing on a pier.]( Back-to-School: Free Youth Programs, Recreational Activities and Family-friendly Festivities Looking for resources to support with back-to-school? We’ve got you covered with free to low-cost programs, recreational activities, and family-friendly fun to make this back-to-school season the best yet! [FIND THE FUN]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Eldson returned from the war in Vietnam to hostile protests, which left him feeling angry. These feelings led him down a path that included self-isolation, drug use, and jail time. Watch Eldson describe how VA programs shaped his sobriety journey.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [National POW/MIA Memorial.]( Discover the National POW/MIA Memorial Learn about the powerful memorial at VA’s Riverside National Cemetery honoring Prisoner of War/Missing in Action service members. Dedicated in 2004, the memorial features a striking bronze sculpture by Vietnam Veteran Lewis Lee Millett, Jr. Learn about the incredible story behind the memorial and the enduring legacy of those who suffered in captivity. [TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE MEMORIAL]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [New podcast series highlights VA research on key health topics]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Man in military uniform embracing his two children.]( Have You Secured Your Financial Future with VA’s Life Insurance Programs? Now is a great time for you and your family to reflect on whether you have the right coverage to secure your financial future. VA has a wide array of life insurance programs tailored to fit your unique needs, no matter what stage of life you’re in. [GET COVERED]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Serving with Pride. A VA employee's story about serving under Don't Ask Don't Tell.]( Anniversary of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Air Force Veteran and VA's director of HIV, Hepatitis and Related Conditions Programs shares his military story about serving under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. [READ HIS STORY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 seven upcoming job fairs, including: [Online: Veteran Beginning Farmers And Ranchers - Sept. 30 - 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET]( [FIND YOUR NEXT JOB]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Check on Your Veteran Buddy!]( [Veteran Buddy Check - Online - Beginning Sept. 26 through October]( - Did anyone go into teaching when they retired/separated from the military? What was your experience like? [Answers here >]( - Four years after being medically retired DFAS says I never submitted a 1351-2. What should I do? [Answers here >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hands held comforting each other.]( Raise Awareness and Support for Veteran Suicide Prevention Face the Fight is an initiative working to break the stigma surrounding suicide in the military community by raising awareness and fostering open conversations about support and hope. [FACE THE FIGHT TOGETHER]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Man wearing a Carhartt vest.]( Veteran Discounts Year Round [Carhartt]( 15% off for Veterans. Click on the ID.me button during checkout and follow the steps to verify your eligibility. Your ID.me account does not expire, so you’ll also be able to use it on future Carhartt orders. [CARHARTT DISCOUNT]( [SAVE MONEY, FIND MORE DISCOUNTS]( VA News: - [Community healing for American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans]( - [Exploring Rural VA Communities: Chillicothe, Ohio]( - [A beginner’s guide to Veteran homelessness]( - [Cincinnati Veterans compete in collaborative fitness challenge]( - [Live Whole Health #240: You can do yoga!]( - [VA offers resources for suicide loss survivors]( - [VA expands online notice availability for Veterans]( - [St. Louis VA performs WATCHMAN heart implant procedure]( - [Second to none: VA prostate cancer care]( - [VA breaks ground in El Paso for health care center]( - [American Red Cross donates golf cart]( - [Caring for older Veterans at home after emergency visits]( - [VA psychiatrists work to improve the mental health of Veterans]( - [Advancing treatment for impairments caused by stroke]( - [Sled hockey: Veteran camaraderie on and off the ice]( - [Community comes together for Veterans mental health summit]( - [New way to attach a prosthetic limb after amputation]( - [Enhancing access to mental health care for Veterans in crisis]( - [Working at VA means getting more from your primary care career]( [hello - welcome to VA - lets get started]( Download the VA Welcome Kit [VA WELCOME KIT]( Find a VA facility near you. 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