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Jan 1: New law provides eligible Veterans and Primary Family Caregivers with access to DoD and Coast Guard commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare, and recreation retail services.
We are hiring!
VBA offers many professional opportunities to Veterans looking for new ways to serve, or people who want to give back to those who defended our freedom.
Local Events and Happenings
Steel Valley Coffeeshop
Date and Time: Friday, November 15, 2019 | 8:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Homestead Presbyterian Church | 207 East 8 Avenue | Homestead, PA 15120
Event: An expert from the Veterans Benefits Administration Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to provide information regarding service-connected compensation and to offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Veterans, Dependents, Stakeholders
Federal Agency Career Fair
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: William Moorhead Federal Building | 13th Floor, Room 1310 | 1000 Liberty Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Event: The Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board (FEB), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to attend a Federal Agency Career Fair at the Federal Building in downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. This free event is open to anyone interested in pursing a career or internship in public service. Featured agencies include:
- Pittsburgh VA Regional Benefits Office
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- Mine Safety & Health Administration
- National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health - National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory
- National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health - Pittsburgh Mining Research Division
- National Energy Technology Laboratory
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Pittsburgh District
- U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services - Pittsburgh Field Office
- U.S. Customs & Border Protection
- U.S. Secret Service
- Internal Revenue Service
Please stop by this drop-in, exhibit style event to learn more!
Expected Participants: Anyone interested in pursuing a career or internship in public service
Inside Veterans Benefits
Looking at the Data
The Federal Trade Commission's Congressional Report, "Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019" shows how older consumers are targeted and how they can be protected.
VBA Tribute
This week's #VBATribute honors USMC WWII Veteran and former University of Richmond President, E. Bruce Heilman. He was well-known for crisscrossing the US on his Harley to raise awareness for Veterans.
VA updates on disability rating
VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
Raising Awareness
The Southwest Virginia Student Veterans Alliance hosted the 4th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March on 5/27. They walked 14 miles to help raise awareness for Veteran suicide prevention.
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