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Celebrate Army's 250th Birthday

In honor of the Army's 250 birthday, Veterans and the public are invited to attend the free festival and parade in Washington, D.C. The celebration will also be livestreamed online.

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*LIVESTREAM* [ [link removed] ]






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The Facts About Erectile Dysfunction and How to Treat It

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about erectile dysfunction, how it's diagnosed, medical treatments and options, at home treatments, whether ED is a sign of a more serious, underlying condition, and much more.  

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Download the VA Health and Benefits App

Veterans are calling the VA Health and Benefits mobile app a game-changer. Join the 3 million+ Veterans taking control of their VA benefits and download [ [link removed] ] the VA Health and Benefits mobile app—new features on the way!  

*JOIN THE MILLIONS* [ [link removed] ]


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What’s in the VA Welcome Kit and How Does VA Fit Into My Life?

Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Paul R. Lawrence walks Veterans through the VA Welcome Kit, a helpful guide designed with Veterans that shows how VA fits into their lives based on their life journey and how to access the benefits and services they’ve earned.

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Win a New Handheld Gaming Device

This Independence Day weekend, American Legion Gaming is giving away a ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming device to one lucky Veteran or service member. Enter the giveaway for FREE. Game with ALG [ [link removed] ]. 

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*Enter now for a chance to win a limited edition Gray Zone Warfare x Grunt Style T-shirt — plus a Steam key to jump in and play right away! [ [link removed] ]*

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Military Thriving Change Forum on June 12. [ [link removed] ]



Livestream the Military Thriving Change Forum, June 12

The Military Thriving Change Forum will spotlight best practices from corporations and nonprofits that are collaborating to go beyond “military friendly” to create Military Thriving cultures and communities. Livestream the forum June 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET.

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PTSD: It’s Not That Simple

PTSD can impact your everyday life in more ways than you might expect. You may have nightmares, flashbacks, or feel constantly on guard—but those are just a few of the more common symptoms.

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Upcoming Events

There are hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the weekly outreach events calendar for all upcoming events, including:

*Women Veterans Day, New York, NY - June 12, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

*Patriot Assistance Dogs Rescued Dogs Rescuing Veterans Day, Sartell, MN - June 14, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

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Start Your Free Job Search

Bridge My Return is a free hiring platform connecting Veterans with military ready employers. Create your profile in 20 minutes and start your job search today.

*FIND YOUR NEXT CAREER* [ [link removed] ]






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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 *54 jobs,* *nine job fairs* and *two upcoming small business events*, including:  [ [link removed] ]

*_Virtual: 50 Strong Networking Event – June 12, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]_*

*_Kirtland AFB: Hiring Event – June 13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MT [ [link removed] ]_*

*FIND YOUR NEXT JOB* [ [link removed] ]


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Check on Your Veteran Buddy! [ [link removed] ]

The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing care to service members and Veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging. Join the network to exchange experience, empathy, education and encouragement.

*JOIN TODAY* [ [link removed] ]


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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

Armed Forces Gear [ [link removed] ] is proud to offer a discount of 10% to customers who have served in the military and their spouses and immediate families. Once you have loaded your shopping cart with eligible merchandise simply click on the verify with GOVX button on the checkout page.

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*VA News: *


* Suicide prevention: Veterans Crisis Line [ [link removed] ]
* Are you really my doctor? [ [link removed] ]
* Breaking the link between homelessness and suicide [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans benefit from early lung cancer detection [ [link removed] ]
* CWV Book Corner, June: Army Veteran Sonja Crosby [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Army Air Corps & Air Force Veteran John Harold Pease [ [link removed] ]
* WWII Veteran suits up for hockey at 98 [ [link removed] ]
* VA Research: New findings on caregivers, Alzheimer’s disease, and toxic exposure [ [link removed] ]
* ‘VA stuck with me. They gave me time to get it right’ [ [link removed] ]
* Age ain’t nothing but a number for oldest Golden Age Games athlete [ [link removed] ]
* WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 106 [ [link removed] ]
* TeleMental Health helps Veteran rediscover joy [ [link removed] ]





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Download the VA Welcome Kit

*VA WELCOME KIT* [ [link removed] ]


Find a VA facility near you.

*FACILITY LOCATOR* [ [link removed] ]






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VA Resources, we're here for you.

* For any questions or requests, 1-800-MyVA411 [ tel:18006982411 ] (1-800-698-2411 [ tel:18006982411 ]) is always the right number.
* Veterans Crisis Line [ [link removed] ]: 988 [ tel:988 ] and press 1, Chat [ [link removed] ], or Text 838255
* Vet Centers [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-927-8387 [ tel:18779278387 ]
* Homeless Veteran Resources [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-424-3838 [ tel:18774243838 ] or Chat [ [link removed] ]
* Ask VA [ [link removed] ]
* Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert [ [link removed] ]

For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App [ [link removed] ] or MyHealtheVet [ [link removed] ] secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.

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