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Owning a business through franchising is a perfect hybrid between working for an organization and starting your own business from scratch. Here are six reasons why you may want to see if you have what it takes to be your own boss.

Every week, VA sends a newsletter that is jam-packed with resources like free concert tickets, farming assistance, workout programs, national park passes and Veteran discounts on hundreds of services. VA makes no endorsements of the privately offered resources, but we share them to generate awareness of all that’s available to the Veteran community. Here are the Top 10 most popular Veteran resources from 2023:

Today, VA proposed updating its fee process in the Federal Register on proposed changes that would allow Veterans, attorneys, and claims representatives to more quickly receive their earned fees or benefits.

VA recently developed a pilot program providing direct and specialized assistance for the 65 living Medal of Honor recipients nationwide.  

Are you a Veteran with aspirations of entrepreneurship and business ownership? Do you need guidance to help you put your idea into action?

VA will host a Veterans Day Virtual Outreach Symposium Nov. 9. Join us for this free event featuring presentations, resources and the opportunity to ask your questions live.

Fisher House Foundation has awarded Dream Foundation’s Dreams for Veterans program the prestigious 2023 Fisher Service Award in recognition of its innovative and positive impact on the nation’s heroes and their loved ones. As part of the award, Dream Foundation also received a $90,000 grant and a $50,000 advertising package from the Military Times Foundation.

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday in May, was originally set aside as a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.

Employees and VA facilities were recognized for their exceptional customer experience during the Customer Experience Symposium, Sept. 13-14.

VA, in support of The Strong Veterans Act of 2022, has dedicated a week to organize and facilitate Veteran connections, outreach and education around peer wellness, crisis prevention and community. This week is appropriately titled “Buddy Check Week” and will be held soon from Oct. 16 to 20.

Dream Foundation is the only national dream-granting organization for terminally ill adults. The organization has served more than 34,000 final Dreams since its inception in 1994 and receives no state or federal funding, relying solely on private donations. Dream Foundation created Dreams for Veterans in 2014 to tailor the Dream experience to Veterans, service members and their families.

If you're a gaming aficionado or a Veteran looking to bond on the virtual battlefield, the 2023 Warrior GMR VA Duel of Champions Sept. 16-17 is an event you won't want to miss.