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If you’re a G.I. Bill beneficiary who also receives other benefits, you need to ensure you have a single bank account selected for direct deposit by April 20.
The Veterans Day National Committee is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Veterans Day Poster Contest. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on April 1, 2024.
Virtual internships available at VA! Apply for the VSFS internship with VA's Digital Media Engagement team. Applications close at the end of February.
VA has made strides in reducing and preventing homelessness among women Veterans but there is still much work to do.
VA’s newest life insurance program: Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) has been open for one year.
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Veteran Focus: PACT Act
A Veteran and VA employee helps with the claims process and reminds Veterans of two upcoming PACT Act deadlines.
Surprised her Veteran co-worker had not heard about the PACT Act, the author spoke to colleagues and wants others to spread the news.
VA will be joining Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) for a live broadcast on Facebook, August 2 at 3:30 p.m. EDT, to discuss the PACT Act.
Oklahoma City VA and the Kiowa Tribe held a presumptive claims event for Veterans to learn about eligibility for VA care and other benefits under the PACT Act.
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April 22, 2024
Healthy Teaching Kitchen offers Veteran patients nutrition knowledge and the guidance and skills to learn how to cook.
April 22, 2024
Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites—including RallyPoint, VetJobs and HireMilitary—looking to hire Veterans. This post contains links to job listings for the week of April 22, 2024. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.
April 21, 2024
VA celebrates 25,000+ volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to our nation's Veterans.
April 21, 2024
VA and the Department of Agriculture partner to improve food security, access to nutritious diets and healthful nutrition education.
April 20, 2024
American Legion Post 12 hosted a stand down to share ATLAS and community resources with Veterans in Wickenburg, Arizona.
April 20, 2024
VA and Onward Ops collaborate to provide peer sponsor support for transitioning service members and Veterans.
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