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How Veterans Can Land a Great Job in Tech

Many veterans want to land a job in the tech sector. Transition Overwatch is a program providing unconventional internships that help veterans land tech jobs. They start with career exploration, vetting, education, internship and apprenticeship, which lead to a full-time tech job.

Twelve senior VA leaders chosen for prestigious presidential award for service

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that twelve VA senior leaders will receive 2022 Presidential Rank Awards (PRA) - one of the most prestigious awards in the federal career civil service - for their extraordinary service to Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. Chosen by President Biden, the PRAs recognize the hard work and important contributions of dedicated civil servants in the American federal workforce.

#HonoringVets: Native American Veterans

We honor our Native American Veterans who have courageously served in the U.S. military, in every major conflict, for more than 200 years. #nativeamericanheritagemonth #honoringvets

Pension Poaching – Preventative Measures and How to Report Fraud

Veterans and their benefits are frequent targets of scams and financial fraud. Learn how to protect your benefits and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

To report suspected fraud, you can:
Contact the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) at https://www.va.gov/oig/ or 1-800-488-8244

File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at 877-382-4357 or by visiting consumercomplaints.fcc.gov

Contact Department of Veterans Affairs National Call Center at 1-800-827-1000

Visit https://www.usa.gov/state-attorney-general to find your State Attorney General

Pension Poaching – Protect Your VA Benefits

Avoid pension poachers by only working with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accredited representatives when applying for benefits. Choose from a list of recommended resources to help you file a VA pension claim free of charge!

Visit: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp

The PACT Act And Your VA Benefits

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that the VA assumes (or “presumes”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations ... Read more

2022 Top 25 Veteran Employers

When it comes to veteran hiring, the best predictor of future hiring is a consistent past record of hiring veterans, spouses and military in transition. Our 2022 list of top veteran employers features 25 employers with the highest percentage of military employees.

VA will prioritize delivering benefits to Veterans with cancer under PACT Act

Today, on National Cancer Awareness Day, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will prioritize the processing of Veterans' benefits claims for cancers associated with the PACT Act. VA will expedite these claims to ensure Veterans with cancer are getting timely access to the care and benefits they need and deserve.

Paxlovid reduces risk of Long COVID

Today, VA released a study showing the medication Paxlovid can reduce the risk of symptoms of 'Long COVID,' which affects millions of people in the U.S. and around the world. In the interest of public health, the study, 'Nirmatrelvir and the risk of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19,' was released before peer-review on the pre-print server medRxiv.

November 2022 Meeting

Chuck indicated that our current bank balance was $1,642.53, the same as reported at our last meeting. Chuck also indicated that he had spoken with a friend from the American Colony Committee (ACC), Grace Godman. She has agreed to donate to us the remainder of their kitty in the near future. Chuck was asked by Ervin ... Read more

New data shows 11 percent decline in Veteran homelessness since 2020 — the biggest drop in more than 5 years

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness announced preliminary results of the 2022 Point-in-Time Count showing an 11 percent decline in Veteran homelessness since early 2020, the last time a full count was conducted. This is the biggest drop in Veteran homelessness in more than five years.

Did You Know About Pension Poaching?

Pension poaching is a financial scam targeting Veterans, survivors, and their families who are potentially eligible for VA benefits. Protect yourself by learning which benefits you may be eligible for and how to apply for them with VA.

Visit: https://www.va.gov/pension/

VBA History in Focus: 100 Objects - Bonus Army

Find out more about how the Bonus Army protests set lawmakers on a path to provide benefits to Veterans who had served their country.
va.gov/HISTORY/100_Objects/021_Bonus_Army.asp

The History of VA in 100 Objects virtual exhibit explores the history of the nation’s efforts to honor and reward Veterans for their service by spotlighting objects that tell key parts of the VA story.
va.gov/history/100_objects/

The Elusive Secrets of Recruiters: How They Can Help You Get Hired Fast

For veterans, spouses and military in transition, the most neglected part of their network is the recruiter. We don't think of recruiters, sourcers, headhunters and other talent acquisition professionals as part of our networking team, but they are essential. Sign up for our newest transition master class "Secrets of Recruiters" now.

11 Money-Sucking Lies Your Brain Tells You About Salary Negotiation

Salary negotiation is not a part of the job that military people generally master the first time around. So our brains want to make up great reasons to run away and avoid salary negotiation completely. Overcome the money-sucking lies your brain tells with our easy negotiation plans.