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Veteran Memorial Day Mental Health: How to Get Through It
Memorial Day hits veterans differently. Here’s the honest breakdown on grief, survivor’s guilt, and what to do Friday through Tuesday. 988 press 1.
VR&E Self-Employment: Fund Your Business Through Chapter 31
The VA’s VR&E program has a self-employment track that can pay for equipment, training, and startup costs. Here’s how to use it — and what the 2026 reform means for you.
Carry The Load: Walk for the Fallen This Memorial Day
Carry The Load’s Memorial May 2026 relay covers 11,500 miles. Memorial Day is May 25 — here’s how to walk for the fallen this week.
WOTC Tax Credit: The Hiring Lever Veterans Should Know
Employers could claim $9,600 in tax credits for hiring a qualified veteran. WOTC expired in 2026 — here’s what vets need to know and how to use it as a job search lever.
VA Stand Downs: Get Help Fast (Or Bring a Buddy)
VA Stand Down events connect homeless and at-risk Veterans to food, gear, screenings, and housing/employment referrals. Here’s how to find one and show up ready.
SBA Mentor-Protégé Program: VOSB Playbook (2026)
How a veteran-owned shop should actually use the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program — JV rules, six-year clock, and how to avoid getting burned.
VA Suicide Risk Screening: What to Expect (2026 Update)
VA hit record highs: 88% of Veterans completed suicide risk screens, 96% got 24-hour follow-up. Here’s what happens at your screen — and what to do.
2026 TSP $24,500 Cap: Don’t Front-Load and Lose the Match
2026 TSP cap is $24,500 and the BRS match is monthly, not annual. Front-load and you lose months of free money. Here’s the math to keep the full 5%.
Honor Project 2026: Your Memorial Day Mission
Honor Project 2026 is a Memorial Day mission you can actually execute: pick a cemetery, register, show up, honor the fallen. Here are the dates, deadlines, and a simple plan to run it right.
HoH Corporate Fellowship 2026: Your Packet, Tight
HoH Corporate Fellowship Cohort 3 runs Aug 31–Nov 19, 2026. Here’s how to build a no-fail packet and turn the fellowship into a job offer.