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Free Veteran Buddy Finder

Find people you served with and make contact using Together We Served’s Veteran Buddy Finder. Over 2.5 million Veterans registered with service histories.

*FIND YOUR BUDDIES* [ [link removed] ]






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Healing with Heart: What 100 Fisher Houses Means to Veteran and Military Families

Since 1990, Fisher Houses have provided a comfortable home away from home—at no cost—for military and Veteran families whose loved ones are receiving medical care at military and VA medical centers.

*FIND A FISHER HOUSE* [ [link removed] ]


See photos from VA Secretary Doug Collins' visit during the opening of the 100th Fisher House in North Chicago, Illinois on July 29, 2025. [ [link removed] ]

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How to Access Your VA Health Care Benefits on the Road

Planning a trip? Did you know...if you have a health care need while traveling VA can help, anytime, anywhere.

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Join Madden League, Compete Alongside Other Veterans

VFW's Combat Tested Gaming is launching its first-ever Madden league, running alongside the upcoming NFL season. Participants will compete in weekly matchups, division playoffs, and a Super Bowl-style championship. *Prizes include jerseys, swag and a custom gaming PC for the top analytics performer.* Registration opens July 30 and closes August 30.

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How Do You Want to Live Your Life, Now and Through the End?

The Conversation Project offers free resources to help you talk with those you trust about what matters most long before a health crisis hits, including: What kind of health care do you want as life changes? How to choose or be a health care proxy, how to support someone who’s seriously ill, and more.

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VA News: Supporting and Honoring Veterans

In this episode of VA News, explore the WellWithin Coach mobile app designed to meet the mental health needs of women Veterans, celebrate an epic coast-to-coast relay with Team Red, White & Blue, and honor the bravery of the Hello Girls from World War One.

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Start a Conversation that Could Save a Life

Notice something off about your Veteran buddy? Speak up. You don’t have to wait for the “right” moment or perfect words.

*HOW TO START* [ [link removed] ]


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Celebrate Veteran Canteen Service's 79th Birthday with Deals, 79-cent Specials

VCS is offering awesome deals Aug. 4-8, including daily specials in VCS retail stores, cafés and coffee shops, in honor of the agency’s 79 years of service. 

The PatriotCafé will feature a different food item priced at 79 cents each day of the week. PatriotBrew customers can enjoy a tall coffee and a blueberry muffin, each priced at $1.79. This special 79-themed birthday deal is available all week.

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*Anxiety can appear as worry, restlessness, or trouble sleeping, among other symptoms. If it’s getting in the way of your daily activities, there are steps you can take to find support. Hear five Veterans describe their experiences with anxiety. [ [link removed] ]*

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Free Online Streaming of 12th Annual Warrior Symposium August 5-6

Join the Warrior Symposium online this August and be part of the movement to bridge the gap in the transition from military service to civilian life for our nation's Veterans. Register and select "Virtual Admission" to watch online for free.

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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:

*Virtual Veteran Information Session: VA Health Care Eligibility and Enrollment, Baltimore, MD - Aug. 6, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET [ [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 over *78 jobs *and *nine career** fairs and two small business events*, including:  [ [link removed] ]

*Online - Vetrepreneur Franchise Coaching Information - Aug. 1, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

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


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

For those with an immediate need, regardless of whether they are enrolled in VA benefits or health care, the Veterans Crisis Line is the fastest way to get help for someone in crisis or at risk for suicide. Dial 988 and Press 1, Text 838255 or Chat online [ [link removed] ].

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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

NFLShop.com [ [link removed] ] is proud to offer a discount of 15% to customers who have served our country in the military or as first responders and their spouses and immediate families.

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*VA News: *


* Ace your interview with PBI techniques  [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #283: Bringing the Mediterranean into your kitchen [ [link removed] ]
* VA Pittsburgh surgeon recognized for outstanding achievement in research [ [link removed] ]
* Board of Veterans Appeals surpasses 92,000 completed appeals ahead [ [link removed] ]
* In the right place at the right time [ [link removed] ]
* ‘Glasses from the hearing department’ [ [link removed] ]
* Celebration of the 81st Guam Liberation Day [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Alton Roberts [ [link removed] ]
* Virtual reality helps Veteran find his happy place [ [link removed] ]
* VA Research: New findings on cancer treatment, Parkinson’s disease and dementia [ [link removed] ]
* Sole Arkansan earns gold at 44th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games [ [link removed] ]
* VA Emergency Ambulance Service saves Veteran in crisis [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans finish strong at the 2025 National Veterans Wheelchair Games [ [link removed] ]
* From nursing homes to homes [ [link removed] ]
* How VA empowers Veterans through homeownership [ [link removed] ]





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Download the VA Welcome Kit

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Find a VA facility near you.

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Update Your Contact Information Online

Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today!



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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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