Vets Experience

RallyPoint is a place where the military community can come together, share stories, exchange advice and enjoy the unique bond of military friendships.

Blue Star Welcome Week is Sept. 23-Oct. 1. The week was designed by Blue Star Families to help military and Veteran families feel connected and supported with their communities wherever they are.

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.

At VA Housing Education, we believe every Veteran deserves not just a house but a home. More importantly, they should understand the benefits they've earned that can make this dream a reality.

Warrior Rising, an organization that helps Veterans succeed in business, will be awarding a free Dirty Dough mobile franchise to a deserving business-minded Veteran.

Through our valued partnership with Dirty Dough, a nationwide cookie franchisor, we can offer a rare opportunity to own your own mobile franchise valued at over $200,000, without any franchise fees!

In the 22 years since 9/11, Veterans have consistently risen to the occasion, ensuring that we "never forget" the spirit of unity that defined the nation at that pivotal moment. We've dedicated ourselves to volunteering in under-resourced communities, lending a hand during natural disasters and serving in food banks to combat food insecurity.

VA, in collaboration with non-governmental organizations, hosts a series of monthly job fairs across the country for service members and Veterans. Whether you are looking for a job or considering a change in career path, attending one of these fairs in-person or virtually can be an excellent way to start or advance your civilian job search.

For many Veterans, military service was a life-changing time that provided the kinds of experiences that few in the civilian world can possibly understand. One of the most enduring aspects of serving is the strength of relationships formed with those who shared those same experiences, often under dangerous and challenging conditions.

VA’s national cemeteries will host a National Day of Service on Monday, September 11 to honor our nation’s servicemembers, police, fire and first responders on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. This day of service will take place at more than 60 national VA cemeteries and include opportunities for volunteers to clean headstones and participate in other beautification activities.

Project DYNAMO and Team Rubicon are among the Veteran-led organizations in Hawaii providing aid to neighborhoods devastated by the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.

The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels. 

Check out the latest travel discounts for Veterans from MWR's online leisure travel website American Forces Travel.