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U.S. Veterans Magazine
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while veterans and their families are leaders in navigating stressful situations, there are times when they can use some help to overcome a challenge. Whether the severity of a mental health issue ranges from mild to critical, there are programs and services tailored to help veterans navigate their unique situation.
During times like this, it is important to connect with resources that are available to help.
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The Associated Press via ConnectingVets.com
Facing growing criticism, the Department of Veterans Affairs said that it will not halt use of an unproven malaria drug on veterans with COVID-19 but that fewer of its patients are now taking it.
In responses provided to Congress and obtained by The Associated Press, the VA said it never "encouraged or discouraged" its government-run hospitals to use hydroxychloroquine on patients even as President Donald Trump heavily promoted the drug for months without scientific evidence of its effectiveness.
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MilitaryBenefitsInfo
Many veterans know about the basic healthcare and education benefits available to them through the Department of Veterans Affairs: Tricare and the GI Bill. While these benefits alone are substantial, numerous other programs help provide more benefits to veterans and their families. Even within the healthcare and education programs are little-known benefits to improve the lives of veterans and help ease the financial burden of medical care or other expenses. Here are 10 veterans benefits you haven't heard about that all veterans should see if they qualify for.
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Veterans, We Would Like to Know:
Which topics do you find most engaging?
- Tricare and/or other Medical Benefits
- VA Disability Claims
- Housing and Shelter
- Benefits
- Current happenings, such as COVID Pandemic
- Other
Black Enterprise
The COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic has hit marginalized communities, particularly military families and veterans who have experienced an increase in scams relating to relief efforts. These schemes can be used to steal personal information and money. AARP’s Fraud Watch Network has reported that these elaborate plans can range from bogus COVID-19 test kits and fake veterans charities to fight the coronavirus to fraudulent stimulus checks. Now AARP New York is working on new initiatives aimed to help these families and servicemen amid the viral outbreak.
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Federal News Network
Even in the middle of global pandemic and historic economic fallout, there are still appropriations bills to pass. The annual defense policy bill, sure-fire legislation for the last 59 years, must get done, too.
A trio of congressionally-chartered commissions offered up 13-pages ideas to include in the next defense authorization bill change federal hiring, recruitment and other workforce policies.
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By Brian Wallace
 Becoming unemployed due to a layoff or furlough can be an unsettling event that can cause a wide range of emotions. Understanding your options and making the right financial decisions during this period of time can help you successfully navigate through this challenging period in your life. This infographic outlines both the prevalence of layoffs as well as how to apply for unemployment benefits and eventually get back to work.
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Get what you need with these resources available to veterans and family members.
Military Rebootcamp
Hundreds of thousands of veterans, service members and their families have student loans. But most of us have no idea how much help is available to get those loans reduced or even eliminated entirely.
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Military.com
New research could help Vietnam-era veterans who served in Guam and who have diseases linked to Agent Orange file for disability with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Two veterans advocacy groups published a policy paper saying that veterans who served on Guam between 1962 and 1975 likely were exposed to herbicides disposed of on the Pacific island or used for vegetation control.
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Stars and Stripes
The Department of Veterans Affairs said a registry for veterans exposed to airborne toxins now includes more than 200,000 people as advocates contend better healthcare is what veterans need, not lists.
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VAA Security Inc.
We're looking for all military personnel (Active, Retired, National Guard & Reserves, etc.) of all branches who seek an invaluable service in security that protect our clients and uphold a safe environment to each of their locations. We provide great pay and flexible hours.
You may use your existing security license, and/or, if not, we will provide classroom training to obtain your 8-hour and 16-hour certifications for eventual approval of your license via state application for armed and unarmed security.
Apply Today! Send an email inquiry to rworks@vetsaa.org, or call 1-800-590-2173. All veterans MUST be registered with the VAA organization to obtain gainful employment.
VAA Security, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Veterans Association of America, Inc. that provides detailed training for security guards/officer openings throughout the continental US.
Click Here for further information and/or for membership enrollment.
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