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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers and Survivors. SIGN UP | VIEW/SHARE  VA coronavirus updates | chatbot | app | weekly report LEARN MORE 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 VIEW ALL EVENTS 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 VAntage Point 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.) 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. 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.

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VFW Lapeer Post Meet and Greet

 Thank you!

The District 4 VFW Riders enjoyed the hospitality and spaghetti dinner at the "Meet and Greet" held on Sunday afternoon.Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection
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Taylor Police Thank You

 The Taylor Police Department would like to thank the Veterans of Foreign Wars District 4 Riders for visiting on Friday, September 11, and donating stuffed animals that our police officers can share with children during routine interactions. Members of the VFW Riders, typically, had their motorcycles out in force in Cameron Priebe Plaza. The Riders also brought along district and state VFW officials. Taylor Police officers spoke to the group, as did Mayor Rick Sollars and City Councilman Charley Johnson. Taylor Police will put the stuffed animals to good use!

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District 4 Rider Police Stuffed Animals Event and First Responders Memorial Service

VFW Riders D4 Michigan donated 126 stuffed animals to the Michigan State Police and Taylor City Police Departments to help aid in comforting children during traumatic events.

First Responders Memorial at Hines Park

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Introducing VR&E's e-VA Customer Service Support

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Greetings Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program participant, We have exciting news! To improve our service to you, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service is now using an electronic Virtual Assistant (e-VA). e-VA is an artificial intelligence platform providing modern, streamlined and responsive customer service, as well as automating routine administrative activities with your VR&E Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) and staff. What does this mean for me? With e-VA, you will be able to: Communicate with more flexibility and convenience Obtain more timely responses to basic questions Schedule and reschedule appointments virtually Receive automated alerts, follow-up messages, and appointment reminders Submit documents, such as grades, schedules and other important documents online Connect with your counselor via text and/or email If you decide to communicate through e-VA, be assured that all your communications will be private and secure from your smartphone, tablet or computer. Additionally, all your correspondence within e-VA will be captured and saved in your record within VR&E's case management system. How do I get started with e-VA? Veterans who are enrolled in the VR&E program will have the option to opt-in to this new application. You will receive a text message from the short code number 59733, and/or an email introducing e-VA as VR&E's new electronic Virtual Assistant in the next few weeks. Using e-VA is optional, and no action is necessary if you opt not to use e-VA. Upon opt-in acceptance, the benefits of e-VA will immediately be made available to you. What if I don't get the text or email? If you do not receive either a text message or email introducing you to e-VA, you may also send a text directly to the short code number 65368 or send an email to eva@va.gov. You may also contact your counselor for assistance and confirm that they have your correct contact information. While e-VA is available via text messaging and/or email, your VR&E counselor is still available to assist you by phone and/or via Tele-counseling and will resume in-person visits after the national emergency has been lifted. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact your VR&E counselor at your local VA Regional Office (RO). You can find your closest VA RO here: https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices.asp, or call 1-800-827-1000. A grateful Nation thanks you for your service! Respectfully, VR&E Service

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