WHAT'S NEW? Did you know the VA just launched a Women's Health Transition Training? Check it out here or in the news section below!

WEEK AT A GLANCE Join us this week at the Wednesday Workout and our special St Patrick's Day Happy Hour!

ICYMI Our monthly Veterans Lunch last week featured a panel of female veterans talking about the unique experiences of women in the military! Thanks to everyone that tuned in!

STAT OF THE WEEK 1.4 million. The total number of COVID cases across the Carolina's in the past year. Thankfully numbers are finally falling but VBH will continue to follow CDC guidelines for hosting in-person events. We hope to see you all soon!

VETERAN SPOTLIGHT Melissa Early served in the US Army and currently works for Truist as a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant. Melissa is also the lead of three business resource groups including Truist's Veterans resource group. You may recognize her as one of our panelists at our Veterans Lunch last week! Thanks for all you do, Melissa!

This is a new section that introduces Veterans in the community. In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, please send us suggestions for who we should highlight next week.

EVENT HIGHLIGHT VBH is hosting a special St Patrick's Day Happy Hour this Wednesday, March 17th at 5:00 PM on zoom! Sign up here!

VA KICKS OFF ON-DEMAND WOMEN'S HEALTH TRANSITION TRAINING The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its online Women’s Health Transition Training course, enabling all transitioning servicewomen and recently separated women Veterans to have access to information about VA women’s health services. READ MORE

ALL VETS COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR COVID VACCINES AT VA SOON, BUT SUPPLY PROBLEMS REMAIN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE Congress and Veterans Affairs leaders want to get as many veterans vaccinated against COVID-19 as possible in coming months. READ MORE

'I WAS GETTING LAZY,' CHARLOTTE REPORTER SAYS. SO, AT 31, SHE'S OFF TO ARMY BOOT CAMP Even now — closing in on a year after the idea first popped into her head and more than two months since it became official — there’s a part of Sarah Blake Morgan that still can’t believe this is happening. READ MORE

WEEKLY POLL

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, March 17 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park CLT | RSVP

St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour | Wednesday, March 17 | 5:00 PM | Zoom | RSVP

Wednesday Workout | Wednesday, March 24 | 6:30 AM | Veterans Park CLT | RSVP

Have you heard about the VBH Battle Buddy Program yet? You can learn all about it and sign up here!

Clemson Paralympic Soccer is hosting virtual Veterans camps, helping participants learn the rules of the game, how to play the sport, and coaching skills. Veterans who participate will earn their coaching and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certifications. Learn more and register at: clemsonparalympicsoccer.org and RSVP through the VBH calendar here.

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Tune in on Facebook Live every weekday at noon for the VBH Lunch Break!

Monday – Employment

Tuesday – Veteran Interview

Wednesday - Community Engagement

Thursday – NCServes

Friday – Weekly Situation Report (SITREP)

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EMPLOYMENT NEWSLETTER Want more? The Charlotte Area Veterans Employment newsletter is for you. You can view this week's here.

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NCSERVES NEWSLETTER Want more? Check out the NCServes Newsletter here.

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