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2026 Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other retail offers
Here it is, the 2026 Veterans Day discounts list. It will be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day offers to give back to Veterans.
Veterans Day National Committee selects Regional Sites for 2026
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee selected 48 Regional Sites in 24 states as official partners to hold VA-approved Veterans Day observances.
Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast: VA activates national response to protect Veterans and families
Hurricane Isaias, the Atlantic season’s first hurricane, is strengthening in the Gulf and is forecast to make landfall late tonight or early Saturday.
Lower interest rates for Native American home loans
VA lowered the Native American Direct Loan interest rate to 2.47% as of Oct. 1, 2026, making homeownership on tribal lands more affordable for Veterans.
The 2026 Veterans Benefits Guide is now available online
The 2026 "VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers" handbook is now available online.

The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.

The VA community cares for Veterans and each other
October 27, 2026

If a career where you can be an active member of a caring community calls to you, consider VA.
USAA and Call of Duty Endowment offer Veterans free Valor Pack inspired by Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter
October 27, 2026

USAA and Call of Duty Endowment offer Veterans a free Valor Pack inspired by Marine Corps Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter.
Remembered: St. Cloud VA ensured a Purple Heart recipient felt seen
October 27, 2026

A Purple Heart Veteran’s journey from combat injury to recovery, recognition through VA care, and community connection.
Department of Homeland Security resources helping Veterans build a future in homeland security
October 27, 2026

In the latest "At the Table" episode, Paul Lawrence talks with DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the opportunities available to Veterans at DHS.
Live Whole Health #340: With healthy eating, let the oven do the work
October 26, 2026

Dinner gets a little cozier, the kitchen gets a little warmer. Sometimes healthy eating really can be as simple as chop, season, roast and enjoy.
It was a blessing: How TeleSleep helped one Veteran Finally Rest
October 26, 2026

After years of feeling sick and tired, Navy Veteran Denise Guzman connected with a VA sleep specialist through VA’s TeleSleep program.

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