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Military to Civilian Transition
VBA and our Under Secretary, Paul Lawrence, Ph.D. is proud to support VBA's transition assistance services and programs.
Veterans Go Further with VBA
Veterans like Jay Bryant #GoFurtherwithVBA by using VA benefits like the GI Bill and the Home Loan Guaranty program.
Local Events and Happenings
Town Hall Meetings
Military, Veterans, Spouses, and Dependents Job Fair
Date & Time: January 17, 2019 | 9:00.a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Jackson Medical Mall – 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 39213
Event: No Admission Fee.
Many employment opportunities available: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Military, Veterans, Spouses, and Dependents Job Fair
Date & Time: February 5, 2019 | 9:00.a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Tommy E. Dulaney Center – 915 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307
Event: No Admission Fee.
Many employment opportunities available: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Congressman Palazzo Claims Clinic
Date & Time: February 21st-22nd, 2019 | 12:00pm.-7:00 p.m (21st) 8am-12:00pm (22nd).
Location: Elks Club – 303 Krebs Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39567
Event: No Admission Fee.
Many employment opportunities available: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
The Trail of Honor
Date & Time: May 15, 2019-May 20, 2019 | 9:00.a.m.-5:00 p.m (Schedule varies by date).
Location: Harley Davidson of Jackson – 3509 1-55 South, Jackson, MS, 39212
Event: No Admission Fee.
(601) 372-5770 Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Inside Veterans Benefits
Weekend Tribute
We honor the life and service of Army WWII Veteran Vivian "Millie" Bailey. The Millie Bailey Fund, named in her honor, benefits the Running Brook Elementary School in Howard County, Maryland.
Meet Joel Chaverri
On episode #133 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, meet Joel Chaverri, who is a Marine Corps Veteran and the Arlington, Texas Vet Center Director.
Veterans History Project
The Veterans History Project launched an online exhibit commemorating the upcoming 75th anniversary of the GI Bill.
Helping other Vets
U.S. Marine Veteran and musician Mark Ho, who is fighting two types of cancer, uses his music to help other Veterans with PTSD.
National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Online registrations for the 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) are being accepted between January 7 - April 15. The 39th NVWG are in Louisville, KY on July 11 – 16.
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