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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.  VIEW/SHARE | EVENTS | WELCOME KIT | PODCAST Cancer Screenings Help Save Lives. Schedule Your VA Preventive Screening Today “The earlier a cancer is diagnosed, the better the outcome.” That’s what Dr. Jason Dominitz, VA national director of Gastroenterology said. It’s true: Screenings can catch cancer in an earlier stage before you notice symptoms, improving the chance treatment will be successful. VA recommends routine screenings for four cancers: lung, colon and rectal (colorectal), breast and cervical. READ MORE Virtual Events this Week Oct. 28 RallyPoint - Texas Veterans Experience Live (VetXL)  Oct. 28 Minority Veterans Check-In (3 - 3:15 pm ET) Oct. 28 The State of Native American Veterans in 2021  Oct. 28 Master Class: Find Defense Contractor Jobs  Oct. 29 Caregivers: EDF/VA 6th Annual National Virtual Convening  Oct. 29 Women Veterans Connect: Transportation and Manufacturing Careers Nov. 1  National Veterans Small Business Week Nov. 4  VA DEPSEC Check-In (3 - 3:15 pm ET) Nov. 5  Food Insecurity Check-In (3 - 3:15 pm ET) VIEW ALL EVENTS Veterans, Families can Donate Blood to Help Critical Shortage, Receive $10 Amazon Gift Card Veterans and families who want to help the nation's critical blood shortage can also receive a $10 Amazon gift card in the process by donating to the American Red Cross. LEARN MORE VA and the Ad Council Launch National Campaign to Reduce Veteran Suicide VA Extends Presumptive Period for Gulf War Veterans The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended the presumptive period to Dec. 31, 2026 for qualifying chronic disabilities rated 10% or more resulting from undiagnosed illnesses in Persian Gulf War Veterans to ensure benefits established by Congress are fairly administered. LEARN MORE VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Marine Veteran Tim Davis, Educator, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Evangelist Tim discusses his Marine Corps experience and making the transition from soldier to civilian. He also provides insight into how the military prepared him for a teaching career and the benefits of studying jiu-jitsu for healing the body and mind. LEARN MORE LISTEN Team RWB Runners Carry Old Glory Through Tennessee  Team RWB's Old Glory Relay, is an epic 62-day journey running, walking, and hiking the American flag from New York City, NY to Atlanta, GA. Today, the flag is moving through Tennessee, and will complete 1643 total miles moved. It's not too late to join the effort virtually or in person along the route. “Running with Old Glory is an unrivaled privilege, but the purpose that Team RWB underscores is that our physical health connects ourselves to our mental health,” said Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis R. McDonough. LEARN MORE  Live Whole Health #94 – Mission, Aspiration and Purpose Pro Football Hall of Fame $5 off admission with valid ID. $3 off admission for spouses and dependents under 18. North Face 10% off online and in-store. Available for Active Duty, Reservists, Veterans, Retirees, and spouses and dependents of Active Duty military. Take 5 Oil Change 25% off oil change for Active Duty and Veterans. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS VAntage Point Blogs: Making the most of your service: How Veterans’ preference works for you Salisbury VA’s “awake” hand surgeries Employment study hopes to match Veterans with jobs based on their interests Experience live events through Vet Tix with friends and family Kickstart your nursing career with VA Helping aging Veterans live longer, more productive lives Veteran excels with Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program California partnership helps Veterans find justice through health care Two Marines, one a housekeeper, share stories until the end VA News Releases:  VA extends presumptive period for Persian Gulf War Veterans  VA expands offering of COVID-19 booster vaccines VA is here for you. 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255 Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387 Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311 Download the VA Welcome Kit  VA WELCOME KIT   Find a VA facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Want to receive this newsletter or other VA updates?