COMMUNITY CORNER

Welcome to the Community Corner, where you can find upcoming events, resources and career tips.

Upcoming Events

2023 Durham Fair Military Appreciation Day

When: September 24, 2023
Where: Durham, CT

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The 2023 Military Career Conference

When: September 28-29, 2023
Where: New York City, NY

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Wreaths Across America

When: December 16, 2023
Where: Locations Vary

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TAPS Gold Star Family Events

When: Dates And Times Vary
Where: Locations Vary

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Operation Surf Program: The Canteen

When: Dates And Times Vary
Where: Locations Vary

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Soldiers To Sidelines Seminars

When: Dates And Times Vary
Where: Virtual

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Student Veterans Of America Programs & Events

When: Dates And Times Vary
Where: Locations Vary

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Navy SEAL Foundation Athletic Events

When: Dates And Times Vary
Where: Locations Vary

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Challenged Athletes Foundation Adaptive Sports Camps & Clinics

When: Dates And Times Vary
Where: Locations Vary

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U.S. Department Of Veteran Affairs National Rehabilitation Events

When: Dates And Times Vary
Where: Locations Vary

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Catch A Lift Fitness Events

When: Dates And Times Vary
Where: Locations Vary

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Resources

Service providers in counseling, advocacy, information, outreach, and support.

Dial: 988, then press 1, chat online, or Text: 838225
Dial: 1-855-260-3274
Dial: 1-833-838-4325
Dial: 1-888-457-4838, or Text: 'MIL1' to 839863
Dial: 1-877-995-5247, or chat online
Dial: 1-877-927-8387
Text: 'HOME' To 741741
Dial: 1-877-242-3838, then press 1, or chat online
Dial or Text: 1-855-829-6636, or chat online

Career Tips and Tricks

VA Claims & Separation Benefits

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Veterans of Foreign Wars' National Veterans Service consists of a nationwide network of VFW Accredited Service Officers and Pre-Discharge Representatives who are experts in dealing with the VA.

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Employment & Financial Assistance

Veterans Support Organization

Veterans Support Organization is a vital resource in helping veterans transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life, and is a nonprofit that provides employment and financial assistance to leading veterans support agencies.

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Veterans Career Center


American Legion

The American Legion helps veterans find employers who understand their skills and values through its career center and career fairs.

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Veteran Job Fairs


Veterans of Foreign Wars

RecruitMilitary connects employers to military job seekers via services that include contingency recruiting, career fairs, a job board, employer branding, and a military-centric publication, Search & Employ® magazine, and also offers career services free of charge to the military community.

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Careers & Employment


U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Tools and resources offered to help you build your career and find the opportunities that are right for you.

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Military Friendly Careers


G.I. Jobs

G.I. Jobs helps translate military experience into employment traits for military and veterans transitioning into civilian life. G.I. Jobs also offers multiple virtual job fairs and employment workshops every month.

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Veteran Immersion Program

Paramount Veterans Network

This program helps with the military transition into civilian life, and helps convert skills developed while in the military into skills useful in the civilian workforce.

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Information & Resources

Military OneSource

A Department of Defense-funded program that offers tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools.

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Veteran Transition & Integration

Columbia University

The Center for Veteran Transition and Integration at Columbia University offers free transition resources for veterans.

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