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Hear Veterans Discuss Treatments that Help Control their Anger and Improve their Lives

Veterans Break Down Benefits, Debt Management Center Veterans Jason Hoge and Joseph Schmitt cover how their personal experiences help guide them to help others who face a debt repayment.  LEARN MORE LISTEN

Virtual Events this Week

Sept. 17: VA Benefits Live with the Vietnam Veterans of America

Sept. 18: VA Benefits Live with the Military Officers Association of America

Sept. 20: WATCH LIVE National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Kickoff

Sept. 21: Woman Veterans Series: Transitioning, Employment and Building Business

Sept. 21: VA Benefits Townhall Live in Pennsylvania

Sept. 22: VA Benefits Townhall Live in Kentucky

Sept. 22: Woman Veteran Series: Appeals, Mental Health, Military Sexual Trauma

Sept. 23: VA Benefits Townhall Live in Maine

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Sign up for Veterans Expeditions that fit every skill-level or interest. LEARN MORE

Take the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey

Sports from Home: Two Virtual Events

National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament - from Home! The National Disabled Veterans TEE (Train, Expose, Experience) Tournament, September 14-18, promotes Veterans' rehabilitation with instructions in adaptive golf. Watch the #TEEatHOME Kickoff Video, and follow participants at #TEEatHome all week. PARTICIPATE

National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic - from Home! At the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic at Home, September 20-25, Veterans can learn from the pros about sailing, surfing, kayaking, cycling (hand and tandem) and adaptive fitness foundations. REGISTER

Veterans Report Better Experience at VA than Community Care in Several Areas

All C&P Exam Locations Now Open VA has resumed in-person Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams at all VA facilities. Specific safety requirements are still in place for Veterans' health. While specialty exams are only performed when it is safe, certain areas have allowed removal of personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to complete the appointment. LEARN MORE

VA Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

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• September is National Preparedness Month
• VIDEO: Take a by-the-numbers look at VA hiring
• 30 nurses deploy to Gulf Coast VA locations
• VA SimLEARN program improves providers frontline readiness
• Discover Veteran Health Care Innovation Through the VHA Innovation Experience Virtual Event
• Northport VA fire department’s emergency operations ensure Veteran, staff safety
• Veterans call VA Video Connect a “lifesaver”
• Marine Veteran, 92, checks kayaking off her bucket list
• September 2 is the 75th anniversary of end of World War II
• Columbia VA staff pledges to make it the best
• What to expect in a urology career at VA

VA News Releases

• During Suicide Prevention Month VA encourages supporters to “Be There” for Veterans and help connect them with resources

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.)

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