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Do You Know Your VA Education Benefits? 

Learn more about the education benefits you have earned, such as the GI Bill, in a three-part series to help guide Veterans, Service Members, and their families through the education pathways available and finding the right program for you.

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Use the GI Bill for Independent and Distance Learning Online


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Live Q&A on Going Back To School

Join the Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) August 27 from 3:00–4:00pm (ET) for a live Q&A chat focusing on Back to School resources, GI Bill, learning options, and virtual tools.

Ask VA, Student Veterans of America, Easter Seals, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Service to School and other partners questions now

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3D Printing Delivers Medical Breakthroughs for Veterans


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Most Popular Veteran Monument in Your State

State representatives share the most popular Veteran monuments in their states. 

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Want to Volunteer at the VA? Find Out How to Volunteer Safely


VA Virtual Career Fairs: What to Expect

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VA's virtual career fairs connect Veterans and their families with employers via text, web chat, video conferencing, or email.

Find out what career events are coming up, how to register, and what to expect at a VA virtual career fair. 

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Head for the Hills - Find Your Next Job in a Rural VA Facility


Protein Power: the Healthy Plate Method

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This episode of the Fresh Focus podcast lays out the different types of protein, why they are important, and provides insight into how much we should be aiming to eat each day.

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Raising Kids with Healthy Eating Habits


Support for Veterans Facing Homelessness

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Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness is a growing issue, and goes beyond housing with impacts to physical and mental health. 

VA has a new guidebook offering information on VA resources, programs, and services to help with housing and improving mental well-being. 

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Explore Resources to Help Manage the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury


"Postvention": Support After Suicide Loss

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VA is committed to the prevention of suicide. It is also offers "postvention" with a community of shared healing and supportive services and resources for those affected by suicide loss.   

These resources support anyone who has been touched by suicide loss, regardless of their military, Veteran, or military family status.

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Teaching Kids About Emergency Preparedness


Mike Krzyzewski: Army Veteran & Duke Basketball Coach

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In this week's episode of Borne the Battle, we go back in time and revisit Duke and USA Basketball legend Coach K's interview, where he talks about deciding to go to West Point, his experience in the Army, and transitioning from military to college coaching.

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Find a VA Facility near you.

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No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home

Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access to VA services for homeless and at-risk Veterans

Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends

https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information


Are You a Veteran in Crisis or Concerned About One? 

Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)