LSU Shreveport Veterans Resource Center

Did you know that Shreveport's American Legion Post 14 offers free art therapy lessons the first 3 Saturdays of every month?

Call to Register!
318-635-8186

Come down to the Shreveport Vet Center for the Cars & Coffee event!

Saturday, October 7th
8:00am - 12:00pm Central

Are you a veteran that deployed to a combat zone and left active duty between 11Sep2001 and 1Oct2013? Enroll in the VA's health care by 30Sep2023 to see if you're eligible for free or low-cost health care!

Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/3382fnwc

Call VA toll-free at 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411), Option 2

We're currently collecting veteran pictures from all our students, faculty, and staff for our Veterans Day banner this year!. If you or a family member served, upload your photo to the link below. Deadline to send photos is Friday, October 20th.

Upload Here:
https://tinyurl.com/mv4e97zd

Looking for tips on how to translate your military skills to the civilian sector? Check out this FREE course covering resumes, networking, and other career advancement tips!

Register here:
http://tinyurl.com/26ykbxda

Ramblin On the Red returns! Enjoy the music and food and come out to help support The Every Warrior Network!

Hurricane Alley Live
Saturday, September 16th
5:00pm Central

If you're active duty, a military spouse, National Guard, or a Reservist, let the USO help with your resume!

Thursday, August 31
10:00am - 11:00am Central

To Register:
https://brnw.ch/21wBXRZ

Meet the All of Us Research Program. All of us have a unique genetic code. Inside that code holds the answers to what makes you YOU. By studying our unique genetic codes with the genetic codes of others, researchers can look for patterns to better understand what affects people's health. What makes us all unique, makes us invaluable to medical research.
We are excited to share that the All of Us Research Program is enrolling at the Shreveport VA! We need your help to continue to ensure that Veterans are represented in this historic effort. You can find us at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. To learn more about the program or to enroll, visit Veterans.JoinAllofUs.org or (833) 805-0426.

LSUS students! The VA will be on campus next week to answer any education benefits questions you may have. Come by the VRC Conference room to take advantage of this!

VRC Conference Room
Thursday, August 24
9:00am - 3:00pm

Meet the All of Us Research Program. All of us have a unique genetic code. Inside that code holds the answers to what makes you YOU. By studying our unique genetic codes with the genetic codes of others, researchers can look for patterns to better understand what affects people's health. What makes us all unique, makes us invaluable to medical research.

We are excited to share that the All of Us Research Program is enrolling at the Shreveport VA! We need your help to continue to ensure that Veterans are represented in this historic effort. You can find us at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. To learn more about the program or to enroll, visit Veterans.JoinAllofUs.org or (833) 805-0426.

Need free help with your VA disability claim? AMVETS offers this service among many others!

Check them out here: https://www.amvets.org/free-help-filing-va-claims

The All of Us Research Program, a national program that aims to speed up medical breakthroughs and make significant advances in precision medicine, is enrolling at the Shreveport VA! We need your help to continue to ensure that Veterans are represented in this historic effort. You can find us at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. To learn more about the program or to enroll, visit Veterans.JoinAllofUs.org or call (833) 805-0426.

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If you're in the Army and want to use your ArmyCA benefits for FY23, be sure to get your request in by 11Aug23.

For any questions or assistance using your ArmyCA benefits, give us a call at 318-797-5254!

Did you know the Small Business Administration has tons of resources available to veterans from funding to training?

For more information:
https://tinyurl.com/SBA-Vets

In need of a resume tune-up? Indeed is hosting an interactive workshop where your resume will be reviewed by multiple companies! Seats are limited.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mt7nezhw

Tuesday, July 11
12:00pm Central

KTBS-3 is hosting a Freedom Fest next Tuesday! Park across from the Sci-Port Discovery Center and check in to the stage's southern entrance for reserved seating.

Shreveport Riverfront Amphitheater
Tuesday, July 4
6:00pm Central

If you intend on making a PACT Act-related disability claim, be sure to at least make your "intent to file" before 9Aug23. This allows the chance for the VA to backdate your claim to 10Aug22 if it is accepted.

For more info: https://tinyurl.com/4x9bhftr

The USO and Hire Heroes USA are hosting a free resume webinar for active duty, military spouses, National Guard, and reservists this Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 7
10:00 -11:00am Central

Register here:
https://shorturl.at/cqTX8

Did you know your Veteran Health ID Card can get you base exchange and commissary privileges?

For more information:
https://www.va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/

The VA will be hosting a resource fair this Thursday featuring a lot of great resources and the Island Vibez food truck!

Overton Brooks VAMC
Thursday, June 1st
11:00am - 2:00pm Central

Take a moment on this extended weekend to both remember and honor all those who sacrificed.

Tech For Troops can provide veterans in need with refurbished laptops at a fraction of the price.

For more information:
https://techfortroops.org/services/veterans/

Check out Goodwill's job fair next Wednesday!

Goodwill Job Center
Wednesday, May 17
10:00am - 2:00pm Central

The NAIA national tournament is back in Shreveport! Active and veteran service members have free admission all week!

Pilot Field LSUS
May 15th - May 18th

Check out VFW Post 4588 on May 13th for some great veteran resources!

VFW Post 4588
Saturday, May 13
8:00am - 2:00pm Central

LSUS Students! Don't forget about the Spring Fling Fair this Friday!

Crawfish is free for students and will be served at 11:00am!

LSUS UC Mall
Friday, April 14th
10:00am - 1:00pm Central

Did you know you can schedule an appointment with VERA to speak directly with a VA regional office about your disability claims, appeals, and more?

To schedule your appointment, go here:
https://vets.force.com/VAVERA/s/

Companions For Heroes helps pair veterans/LEOs/first-responders/Gold Star families with shelter and rescue dogs.

For more information:

https://www.companionsforheroes.org/pre-application-page

MyCAA eligibility has just been increased to include the spouses of E6s and O3s and spouses of the National Guard and Reserves!

For more information about MyCAA scholarships and programs, check out

https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa/get-started

or give us a call at 318-797-5254!

Tomorrow morning, the LDVA will be hosting an Unaccompanied Veteran Committal Service for Cpl Tommy Patrick Turner.

NWLA Veterans Cemetery
Wednesday, March 22
11:00am

Did you know that veterans that are rated by the VA as 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) are eligible to have the following federal loans and grants forgiven:

• William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans

• Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans

• Federal Perkins Loans

• TEACH Grant

For more information, visit:

https://disabilitydischarge.com/TPD-101

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/disability-discharge

Worried your resume isn't up to par? Veteran Readiness & Employment will be hosting resume and interview workshops next week to help bring you up to speed!

For days/times and registration, go to:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/webappng/sites/veteransaffairs/webinar/webinarSeries/register/86714589897845aeb2d985bde124c36c

The Travis Mills Foundation offers Post-9/11 veterans with mobility-limiting disabilities and their families an all-expenses paid retreat to the beautiful Belgrade Lakes region of Maine.

To learn more:

https://news.va.gov/116403/travis-mills-helps-veterans-recalibrate/

https://travismillsfoundation.org/

In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, the Shreveport Vet Center is proud to host a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Presidential Proclamation ceremony. All Vietnam veterans and family are welcome.

Shreveport Vet Center
Wednesday, March 29
9:00am - 12:00pm Central

The HAVEN program through Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and its participating members offers up to $15,000 for down payments, closing costs, or home repairs/modifications for qualifying service members, veterans, and Gold Star families.

For more information and requirements:
https://www.fhlb.com/community-programs/housing-assistance-for-veterans

If you're hungry for some food and a good time, come down to the American Legion's 3rd Annual Gumbo and Chili Cook Off next weekend!

American Legion Post 14
Saturday, March 4
10:00am - 4:00pm Central

Want to learn more about the growing world of remote work? Come by the Success Center or log in through Zoom! Register on Handshake if you intend on participating.

https://lsus.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1196681

Noel Memorial Library - Student Success Center
Friday, February 17
11:00am Central

Huge thank you to all the Caddo high schools that came out for the JROTC STEM Field Trip last week!

Veterans, are you missing out on LinkedIn Premium? Using SheerID, you can get 1 year of LinkedIn Premium for free!

For more information:

https://www.thrifle.com/deals/military-&-veterans/linkedin-premium-1-year-free

Need a job in the transportation, supply chain, or logistics fields? Hiring Our Heroes is hosting a virtual job fair next week with over 25,000 positions available.

February 8, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm Central

For more information and registration:

https://events.hiringourheroes.org/event/9ff918c0-4361-4661-908d-cee00a7cb771/summary