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Free Braille and Talking Book Library Services for California Veterans

September 1, 2026

For veterans who have difficulty reading standard printed materials because of a visual, physical, or reading disability, the California State Library offers a valuable resource that many may not know about. The Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) provides free library services to eligible Californians who are unable to read standard print materials. The program […]

Build Your Civic Leadership Skills with The Policy Circle’s Military Initiative

August 27, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

The Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER) program

Women in the military community have a long history of service and leadership. The Policy Circle is helping women take that experience into their communities through its Military Initiative and Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER). CLER is a self-paced, hands-on leadership program designed to help participants grow from having a general understanding of civic issues […]

Call for Veteran Artists: 2026 Veterans Day Exhibition in Dallas-Fort Worth

August 26, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

Call for Veteran Artists: 2026 Veterans Day Exhibition in Dallas-Fort Worth

A unique opportunity is available for veteran artists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to have their work featured in a special Veterans Day exhibition this fall. Independent curator Kim Phan Nguyen is working with a Texas-based corporate client seeking a regional visual artist for a solo exhibition in one of the company’s on-site galleries in […]

Supporting Veterans: Simple Ways to Volunteer, Connect & Make a Difference

August 25, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

Supporting veterans can take many forms, from volunteering at a local event to helping a veteran find resources, transportation or a welcoming place to connect with others. Whether you are a veteran, family member, caregiver or simply someone who wants to give back, there are meaningful ways to get involved in your community. Sometimes even […]

One year of ChatGPT Plus FREE

August 21, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

OpenAI is offering one year of ChatGPT Plus at no cost to eligible U.S. service members, veterans, and military retirees. The offer is available to active-duty service members who are within 12 months of leaving active duty, as well as veterans and military retirees who left active duty within the past 12 months. Eligibility is […]

New Report Recommends Changes to Military Sexual Trauma Disability Evaluations

July 10, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

New Report Recommends Changes to Military Sexual Trauma Disability Evaluations

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released a new report with recommendations to improve the VA’s disability evaluation process for veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The report focuses on making Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams more consistent and trauma-informed. Recommendations include better training for examiners, clearer standards for conducting […]

Important Update: Online Military ID Card Services Now Use myAuth

June 29, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

If you use the Department of Defense’s ID Card Office Online to renew your military ID card, request a family member ID card, or update your information, there’s an important change to know. The DoD has begun transitioning from DS Logon to myAuth for secure identity verification. Since DS Logon will be retired by the […]

Win a Free 8-Night Hawaii Trip For First Responders Only

June 15, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

Reaching out from 2 Walk on Water, a nonprofit running water and surf therapy programs for first responders and their families. Each year, as a thank-you for their service, we give away a free 8-night Hawaii wellness retreat to a first responder. If it feels like a fit, we’d be grateful if you share this opportunity […]

When the Golden Years Are Not So Golden: Aging Women Veterans, MST, PTSD, and Homelessness

June 11, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

When the Golden Years Are Not So Golden Aging Women Veterans, MST, PTSD, and Homelessness

As the population of women veterans continues to grow, so does the need to better understand the unique challenges many face later in life. This important article explores the intersection of aging, military sexual trauma (MST), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and homelessness among women veterans, highlighting issues that are often overlooked in conversations about veteran […]

DFAS Military Retiree Death Checklist

June 11, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

Losing a loved one is never easy. To help military families navigate the next steps, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) has created a helpful checklist outlining what to do when a military retiree passes away. The checklist includes: How to report a retiree’s death to DFAS Information about final retired pay (Arrears of […]

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Free Braille and Talking Book Library Services for California Veterans

Build Your Civic Leadership Skills with The Policy Circle’s Military Initiative

Call for Veteran Artists: 2026 Veterans Day Exhibition in Dallas-Fort Worth

Supporting Veterans: Simple Ways to Volunteer, Connect & Make a Difference

One year of ChatGPT Plus FREE

New Report Recommends Changes to Military Sexual Trauma Disability Evaluations

Important Update: Online Military ID Card Services Now Use myAuth

Win a Free 8-Night Hawaii Trip For First Responders Only

When the Golden Years Are Not So Golden: Aging Women Veterans, MST, PTSD, and Homelessness

DFAS Military Retiree Death Checklist

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