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joyandmon.bsky.social
VeteranConnections πŸ’™
@joyandmon.bsky.social
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Retired veteran and management analyst providing knowledge and connections in assisting military service members, veterans, and family members with information on networking, hiring events, job opportunities, and veteran benefits information and resources.
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 7h
onegenaway.com/mobile-pantry/
Mobile Pantry - One Generation Away
Our Mobile Pantry offers fresh produce, dry goods, and more to anyone in need β€” no questions asked! Wipe Hunger Off the Face of America
onegenaway.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 8h
mdfoodbank.org/find-food/
Find Food | Maryland Food Bank
Trying to find food? Enter your zip code into our searchable database to find which of our hundreds of partners is in your community and ready to help you.
mdfoodbank.org
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 8h
feea.org/shutdown/app/
Shutdown Grant App - Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund
Application for FEEA's $100 grants to #shutdown furloughed/excepted feds making $49,999/year or less. Please complete all information.
feea.org
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 8h
www.bge.com/news/news-re...
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 16h
www.signupgenius.com/go/sundayeve...
Furlough Sunday Distro Event
This event is ONLY to provide food and resources for federal employees and contractors who are currently furloughed. If you are not a federal government employee or contractor, please do not sign up f...
www.signupgenius.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 17h
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 17h
Two IKEAs in the DMV offer free breakfast for furloughed workers

www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Two IKEAs in the DMV offer free breakfast for furloughed workers
The government shutdown is entering into week three, two local IKEAs hope to provide some relief.
www.wusa9.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day...
Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts in 2025 (Verified)
Read these Veterans Day 2025 Deals including free food, meals, Military Discounts and savings for active duty, retirees, & veterans.
themilitarywallet.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
citizenportal.ai/articles/599...
Marine veteran urges state support for clinician-led, nature-based therapy program 'Camp Valor'
Mike Brando, a three-tour Marine and founder of Camp Valor, asked the House Families and Veterans Committee to create state recognition, pilot funding and policy changes to support clinician-led natur...
citizenportal.ai
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
www.propublica.org/getinvolved/...
Why Did You Leave the Department of Veterans Affairs?
ProPublica wants to hear from doctors, nurses and other front-line medical providers who recently left positions at a VA hospital or clinic.
www.propublica.org
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
www.the-independent.com/life-style/h...
The average family is now spending $27,000 a year on health insurance, report finds
Workers pay 26 percent of family premiums while employers cover the remaining 74 percent, KFF’s annual Employer Health Benefits Survey found
www.the-independent.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
veteransnewstoday.com/articles/193...
VeteransNewsToday - Daily News and Resources for Veterans
veteransnewstoday.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Congress is playing with veterans’ lives in government shutdown, VA secretary says
Doug Collins warned that the β€œdisruptive” impact of the shutdown that started Oct. 1 has implications on VA’s ability to effectively serve veterans.
www.stripes.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
Two Ways to Honor Veterans This Veterans Day: Service and Solidarity

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Two Ways to Honor Veterans This Veterans Day: Service and Solidarity
Will You Answer the Call to Stand with our Veteran Community?
substack.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
houstonhangout.substack.com/p/veterans-d...
Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Serve, Every Day
Reflecting on the sacrifices of our veterans and why our gratitude should extend beyond November 11.
houstonhangout.substack.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES – NOVEMBER 2025 EVENTS

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/...
www.montgomerycountymd.gov
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
m.youtube.com/watch?v=iAPu...
SCOTUS to decide if marijuana users can own guns
YouTube video by WMAR-2 News
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
Military News

chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...
Judge's order blocking National Guard deployment will remain in effect for now, but all eyes on Supreme Court
A ruling from the high court could allow troop deployment immediately.
chicago.suntimes.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 1d
Military News

www.thedailybeast.com/generals-go-...
Generals Go Nuclear on Hegseth Over Bonkers Quantico Rant
Top military officials told a conservative publication they’ve lost any remaining respect for the Pentagon chief.
www.thedailybeast.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 2d
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 3d
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Lawmakers slam Ice after US military veterans are arrested, injured
The Guardian revealed how US veterans have been injured and arrested at protests against Ice deportations
www.theguardian.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 3d
Job Opportunity

Staff Attorney
Richmond, VA, US

workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...
Recruitment
workforcenow.adp.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 3d
No-Cost Career Workshop for the Military Community

October 30, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

Navy Federal Credit Union - Lascara Auditorium
Headquarters
820 Follin Ln.
Vienna, Virginia 22180

web.cvent.com/event/088bc1...
Summary - HQ Hiring Our Heroes
web.cvent.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 4d
taskandpurpose.com/news/camp-pe...
Marine artillery shell detonates over freeway during Camp Pendleton event
Marines are investigating after a 155mm artillery round exploded over Interstate 5, hitting California Highway Patrol vehicles with shrapnel.
taskandpurpose.com
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VeteranConnections πŸ’™ @joyandmon.bsky.social Β· 5d
πŸ“Έ No Kings Day 2025: A Visual Image of Resistance and Unity
From the streets to the skies β€” powerful moments captured on October 18.
This is what resistance looks like. This is what unity feels like.
#NoKingsDay #PowerToThePeople #October18 #ResistanceInFocus #UnityThroughAction
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