Amtrak Discounts for Veterans, Quit-smoking resources, TAPS helping survivors

VA facilities are now smoke free

#VetResources - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors Sign up for this weekly newsletter at www.VA.gov/VetResources View and share as a webpage Amtrak offers Veteran, military member discounts Veterans can enjoy a 10% savings on rail fares across the entire Amtrak network. Enjoy onboard amenities such as a Café Car, WiFi, power outlets and spacious seating for a comfortable ride on your next trip. To take advantage of this offer, select "Military Veteran" as your traveler type on the booking widget online. The 10% discount will automatically apply to fares when qualifying travel is selected. LEARN MORE 'Where to start?' – The VA Welcome Kit Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors often ask, "Where do I start?"  Whether you or your loved one just got out or you hung up the uniform years ago, the VA Welcome Kit can guide you to the benefits and services you've earned. VIDEO START HERE Smoke Free Resources  Overwhelming evidence shows smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke create significant medical risks.  As of October 1, 2019, all VA campuses are smoke free. Veterans who want to quit smoking have resources available through VA, including SmokefreeVET, a text messaging program that provides 24/7 support to help Veterans quit tobacco for good. QUIT SMOKING VA Podcast: Dr. Albert Weed, Green Beret Medic to Army Medical Officer to VA Surgeon This week's Borne the Battle podcast features Dr. Albert Weed, whose career has taken him from enlisted Green Beret Army medic to an Army medical officer to VA surgeon. Weed discussed his name, and how his family's military background and medical experiences led him to, among other things, peacekeeping in Egypt, swimming in Saddam Hussein's pool, and receiving four different DD-214s. LISTEN Veteran portraits by former President available on mobile app Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors, painted by another Veteran, President George W. Bush are on display at the Kennedy Center through Nov. 15, 2019.  The collection highlights 98 post-9/11 Veterans painted by the former president, himself an Air Force Veteran. There's also a free mobile app to view the art work.  LEARN MORE Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? Featured Resource: TAPS Losing a loved one significantly impacts the lives of families and friends. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a loved one who died while serving in our Armed Forces or as a result of his or her service.  VAntage Point Veterans getting better care through partnerships, says VA secretary Des Moines hosts Homeless Veterans Stand Down 3D printing helps VA doctors treat heart conditions Discover a VA career in chest medicine at #CHEST2019 Richmond pilot study for substance abuse treatment proves successful The benefits of a vegetarian meal: Where's the beef? VA North Texas is gold standard for reducing heart attacks, strokes Veteran turns his story into song Hispanic American Veterans honored during heritage month October payments delayed for some Veterans VA News Releases VA awards millions in adaptive sports grant funding for disabled Veterans Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT   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.) Learn how RallyPoint can help you and other members of the Veteran community. Connect with Veterans about mild to moderate TBIs. Discuss with Veterans the symptoms of un-undiagnosed brain injuries. Learn ways to get free R&R style PTSD treatment.  Ribbon experts: Can you help to identify this ribbon? Want to receive this newsletter or other VA updates? Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the VA. Keep updated and let us know how we're doing. You have received this message because you are subscribed to Veterans Affairs. Access your Subscriber Preferences to make changes to your subscription or Unsubscribe. Get this as a forward? Sign Up to receive updates from Veterans Affairs. Having questions or problems? Please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-8255 and (PRESS 1) or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. Please remember the only secure way to ask personal questions is at https://iris.custhelp.com. Explore VA benefits at explore.va.gov

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