(VA) Blue Water Navy Claims, Free Audiobooks and Events for Disabled Veterans, Hispanic family defines service

#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers and Survivors. SIGN UP | VIEW/SHARE  VA coronavirus updates | chatbot | app | weekly report More than 22k Claims granted to Blue Water Navy Veterans in 2020 The National Archives is digitizing more than 1,800 deck logs to determine ship locations, which helps VA confirm service. VA estimates there are between 420-560k Vietnam-era Veterans who may be considered Blue Water Navy Veterans.  LEARN MORE Virtual Events this Week Oct. 15 - Why Michigan? for Transitioning Service Members: LIVE  Oct. 15 - State of Veteran Customer Experience Summit with Community and VSO Partners Oct. 15 - VA Benefits Texas Townhall  Oct. 15 - PAVE Connect: Reasonable Accommodations Oct. 16 - VA Benefits Maine Townhall Oct. 19 - Caregivers at the Forefront - 5th Annual National Virtual Convening Oct. 19 - VA Benefits Iowa Townhall  Oct. 20 - State of Veteran Customer Experience Summit with Corporate Partnerships  Oct. 20 - VA Benefits Colorado Townhall Oct. 21 - Social Isolation & Loneliness: Mindfulness Meditation VIEW ALL EVENTS Hispanic family defines meaning of service For the Fuentes family, that means celebrating the nine brothers who served in the military. Brothers Alfonso, David, Enrique, Ezequiel, Ismael, Marcos, Richard and Rudy all served in the Marine Corps, while Israel served in the Air Force. LEARN MORE Veterans can reschedule a cancelled VA health appointment Beautiful Lives Project offers free events for disabled Veterans  The Beautiful Lives non-profit brings accessibility to as many people as possible. Find out how you can participate or host an event.  LEARN MORE VIDEO: How service-connected Veterans can find VA jobs Tax Filing Extension Deadline is Oct. 15 Got a tax filing extension due 10/15? Remember, get your IRS refund faster with efile combined with direct deposit. FILE NOW An essential list of fall virtual events VA job seekers should attend Free Audio Books for Veterans with disabilities  The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postage-free mail or instantly downloadable.  LEARN MORE Every Veteran has a story, what's yours? Share it with us.  VA Podcasts: Borne the Battle VA's Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Director, Dr. Leann Bruce, talks where and what services are offered through the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP), and how paying attention to IPV can save a Veteran's or their family member's life. LEARN MORE  LISTEN TAC Talks #2: Transformation 21 Total Tech Next Gen (T4NG) Interested in contracting with the federal government? This five-episode series with the Technology Acquisition Center, covering proposal evaluations, innovation, debriefs and more. LEARN MORE VAntage Point: VA and MAZON partner to support Veteran food security VA Ventures: Venturing into the future of Veteran health care How Veterans can reschedule a cancelled VA health appointment Muskogee VA volunteers begin return to health care facility Return survey and help future VA health care Veterans: Exercise online at your pace on your schedule Reno Homeless Veteran stand down altered, not canceled Promoting safety in the use of antibiotics for Veterans Secretary Wilkie: Honoring Hispanic-American Veterans Finalists for Innovation Leadership Award National Hispanic Heritage Month entrepreneurial spotlight: Moises Montanez Purple Heart finds home in library special collection VA Solid Start program helps Veterans transition to civilian life An essential list of fall virtual events VA job seekers should attend VIDEO: How service-connected Veterans can find VA jobs VA News Releases: VA dedicates Cheyenne National Cemetery in Wyoming  VA awards contract for Region 5 of Community Care Network to increase Veteran access to health care in Alaska VA resumes in-person benefits services halted by the COVID-19 response VA recognizes 2020 Worthen Award winners for excellence in health professions education Federal electronic health record connects with more community partners Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT   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.)