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SUMMARY:A Night at the Duck Pond
DESCRIPTION:Veterans & Military Appreciation: Madison Mallards vs. Fond du Lac Dock Spiders\nJoin other Veterans at the local home of America’s pastime. Tickets only $5! Use promo code MILITARY25 at checkout. Enjoy pre-game military recognition and Veteran resource fair. \nGame time is 6:35 PM. Gates open at 5:35 PM. See you at the Duck Pond!
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/military-appreciation-at-the-duck-pond/
LOCATION:Madison Salvation Army\, 3030 Darbo Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53714\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne D. Horner Memorial Stand Down":MAILTO:president@standdownmadison.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at The V (Weekly)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Trivia Night at The V – VFW Post 1318\nGet ready to flex your mental muscles\, trivia lovers! Our weekly trivia night is the perfect chance to prove your superior knowledge. Prized for the top three teams and no entry fee. Come alone or with friends. Let’s see if you can answer the final question and claim victory! \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/trivia-night-at-the-v-weekly/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:VFW Post 1318\, 2740 Ski Lane\, Madison\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Post 1318":MAILTO:vfw1318@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T210000
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CREATED:20250606T160304Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at The V (Weekly)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Trivia Night at The V – VFW Post 1318\nGet ready to flex your mental muscles\, trivia lovers! Our weekly trivia night is the perfect chance to prove your superior knowledge. Prized for the top three teams and no entry fee. Come alone or with friends. Let’s see if you can answer the final question and claim victory! \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/trivia-night-at-the-v-weekly/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:VFW Post 1318\, 2740 Ski Lane\, Madison\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Post 1318":MAILTO:vfw1318@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250606T160304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T160304Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at The V (Weekly)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Trivia Night at The V – VFW Post 1318\nGet ready to flex your mental muscles\, trivia lovers! Our weekly trivia night is the perfect chance to prove your superior knowledge. Prized for the top three teams and no entry fee. Come alone or with friends. Let’s see if you can answer the final question and claim victory! \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/trivia-night-at-the-v-weekly/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:VFW Post 1318\, 2740 Ski Lane\, Madison\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Post 1318":MAILTO:vfw1318@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250606T160304Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at The V (Weekly)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Trivia Night at The V – VFW Post 1318\nGet ready to flex your mental muscles\, trivia lovers! Our weekly trivia night is the perfect chance to prove your superior knowledge. Prized for the top three teams and no entry fee. Come alone or with friends. Let’s see if you can answer the final question and claim victory! \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/trivia-night-at-the-v-weekly/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:VFW Post 1318\, 2740 Ski Lane\, Madison\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Post 1318":MAILTO:vfw1318@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250606T163352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T165934Z
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SUMMARY:VA Caregiver & Family Resource Fair (Madison VA Hospital)
DESCRIPTION:VA CAREGIVER SUPPORT: Caregiver & Family Resource Fair (Madison VA Hospital)\nJoin the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Caregiver Support Program for an opportunity to learn about the wealth of resources available to caregivers and families of Veterans. \nThe event will be held at the Madison VA Hospital\, outside by the parking ramp next to the Main Entrance. (Will move inside to the Auditorium in the event of rain.) \nFor more information call: (608) 256-1901\, ext. 11576
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/va-caregiver-family-resource-fair-madison-va-hospital-6-27-2025/
LOCATION:Madison VA Hospital\, 2500 Overlook Terrace\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53705
CATEGORIES:Resources,Support Programs,VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T190000
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at The V (Weekly)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Trivia Night at The V – VFW Post 1318\nGet ready to flex your mental muscles\, trivia lovers! Our weekly trivia night is the perfect chance to prove your superior knowledge. Prized for the top three teams and no entry fee. Come alone or with friends. Let’s see if you can answer the final question and claim victory! \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/trivia-night-at-the-v-weekly/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:VFW Post 1318\, 2740 Ski Lane\, Madison\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Post 1318":MAILTO:vfw1318@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250606T160304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T160304Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at The V (Weekly)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Trivia Night at The V – VFW Post 1318\nGet ready to flex your mental muscles\, trivia lovers! Our weekly trivia night is the perfect chance to prove your superior knowledge. Prized for the top three teams and no entry fee. Come alone or with friends. Let’s see if you can answer the final question and claim victory! \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/trivia-night-at-the-v-weekly/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:VFW Post 1318\, 2740 Ski Lane\, Madison\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Post 1318":MAILTO:vfw1318@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250606T175737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T181639Z
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SUMMARY:VetsCAN Engagement Forum (Online)
DESCRIPTION:FOCUS TOPIC: Rogers Behavioral Health “Fire Watch” Virtual Mental Health Program\nCLICK HERE FOR AGENDA and ZOOM CONNECTION INFO \nJoin us on June 19 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. \nIn addition to updates from staff of the Madison VA Hospital\, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and others\, we will welcome Jennifer Parra Nelson\, the clinical supervisor who oversees the Fire Watch program\, a virtual outpatient program of Rogers Behavioral Health. Veterans and First Responders have incomparable experiences that contribute to their mental health and wellbeing. Rogers created Fire Watch\, a virtual outpatient program designed only for Veterans and First Responders\, to treat: \n\nMoral injury due to witnessing or taking part in something that went against your values\nSurvivor’s guilt and other challenging feelings around your service\nThe effects of physical\, mental\, and sexual trauma\nSymptoms of depression and anxiety\nOther mental health conditions\n\nPlease plan to join us on June 19 at 3 p.m.\nCLICK for ZOOM CONNECTION INFO and AGENDA. 
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/vetscan-engagement-forum-online-6-19-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250606T165235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T165235Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Policies to Support Veterans’ Needs at the State and Local Level
DESCRIPTION:RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute Webinar\nREGISTER HERE \nIn this webinar\, RAND researchers will explain what they found when examining the needs of veterans in different geographic regions and how state and local policies can impact those needs. A panel of experts will discuss the role of state and local policies in veterans’ health care access\, employment and financial programs\, housing assistance\, and education benefits. Panelists will also discuss innovative approaches that some communities are adopting to address the needs of their veteran populations. \nPresenter:  Rajeev Ramchand\, senior behavioral scientist and codirector of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute. \nPanelists:  Brandi Jancaitis\, director of the Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS) Program at the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS); Tim Sheppard\, president of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) and as the executive director of Wyoming’s Veterans Commission; Andrew Tangen\, first vice president for the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO) and serves as the superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County\, Illinois. \nModerator: Carrie M. Farmer\, co-director of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute\, director of the Health Care Quality Measurement and Improvement Program\, and a senior policy researcher at RAND. \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/webinar-policies-to-support-veterans-needs-6-18-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Policies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250521T204014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T212945Z
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SUMMARY:VA Veterans Teletown Hall
DESCRIPTION:VA Veterans Teletown Hall\nREGISTER BY NOON ON JUNE 4TH. \nVA will call registered Veterans\, caregivers and family members to hold a live\, interactive town hall meeting over the phone to give updates on the Madison VA Hospital & Clinics with a live Q and A session. Participants will be able to ask hospital leadership questions and learn about new initiatives at the facility.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/va-veterans-teletown-hall-6-5-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250324T193207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T000603Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Care Trust Golf Outing Fundraiser (Wisconsin Dells/Trappers Turn)
DESCRIPTION:Wings Over the Fairway – Veterans Care Trust Golf Outing\nThe Veterans Care Trust Fund is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of our rural Wisconsin veterans\, active military personnel\, and their families. We aim to fill the gaps in overlooked services and resources. \nThe Veterans Care Trust Fund\, founded in 1988\, is a testament to unwavering support for veterans and their families. The journey of our veterans is fraught with challenges. These may include economic hardships\, trauma\, mental health conditions\, and social isolation\, all of which increase the risk of housing instability and homelessness. Despite substantial federal investments in research and data collection\, rural communities like ours often lack the necessary funding to support veterans at the community level. Our fund is a crucial GAP filler\, addressing these pressing local needs. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY May 18! \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, write to veteranscaretrustfund@gmail.com.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/wings-over-the-fairway-6-5-2025/
LOCATION:Trappers Turn Golf Course\, 2955 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy\, Wisconsin Dells\, 53965\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veterans Care Trust Fund":MAILTO:veteranscaretrustfund@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250501T174544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174544Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Leader Military Awareness & Support Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Stand Down Madison Main Event\nActive-duty service members\, veterans and military families across the nation are members of all religious faiths and look to their civilian faith leaders for guidance and support. With greater understanding\, faith communities can better support military members and their families.  In collaboration with the VA\, Cohen Veterans Network is hosting a live\, online training for faith leaders. This is a chance to learn practical ways you can make your faith community a place of welcome and support for our military community. Please take the time to give back to those who have given so much to us. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/faith-leader-military-awareness-training-5-20-2025/
LOCATION:Cohen Veterans Network
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250429T185356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T190335Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Health Expo (Madison)
DESCRIPTION:Prostate Conditions Education Council FREE Men’s Health Screening & Prostate Cancer Education EXPO\nVIEW BROCHURE \nThe Prostate Conditions Education Council will be offering a FREE 7-point men’s easy blood screening including PSA\, Testosterone\, Cholesterol\, Triglycerides\, HDL\, LDL\, and Glucose. Lunch and the latest information about prostate cancer will also be provided! Empowering men with essential health information and encouraging proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nProstate Cancer Patients\nMen with a family history of prostate cancer\nAfrican American men\nVeterans and First Responders\n\n*All Men 40+ and their partners interested in learning more about prostate cancer are welcome and encouraged to attend! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND LEARN MORE
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/lunch-and-learn-mens-health-5-17-2025/
LOCATION:Urban League of Greater Madison\, 2222 S. Park Street\, Suite 200\, Madison\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Health Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250429T204808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T001143Z
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SUMMARY:VetsCAN Engagement Forum (Online)
DESCRIPTION:FOCUS: Transportation for Veterans\nCLICK HERE FOR AGENDA and ZOOM CONNECTION INFO \nJoin us on May 15 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. \nIn addition to updates from staff of the Madison VA Hospital\, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and others\, we will discuss transportation options for Veterans. \nQualifying Veterans may obtain transportation services or cost reimbursement through the VA. In this session we will get an overview of the VA’s transportation services\, eligibility requirements\, transportation cost reimbursement\, and how to become a volunteer driver. Transportation is an ongoing challenge for many Veterans. Don’t miss this engagement forum to learn about the services to enable Veterans to attend their health care appointments \nPlease plan to join us on May 15 at 3 p.m.\nCLICK for ZOOM CONNECTION INFO and AGENDA. 
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/may-vetscan-engagement-forum-5-15-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250423T170044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T170044Z
UID:10000010-1747314000-1747317600@vetscan-wi.org
SUMMARY:VA Support for Survivors (Online)
DESCRIPTION:VA Support for Survivors\nThe Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network invites you to a special presentation featuring the Department of Veterans Affairs Survivors Assistance and Memorial Support (SAMS) Program\, the Office of Survivors Assistance\, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. \nThis presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the services offered by each program and share valuable resources to support the caregiver to survivor experience. \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/va-support-for-survivors-5-15-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250417T172255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T172255Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Assessing and Preventing Suicide Risk
DESCRIPTION:Assessing and Preventing Suicide Risk: Implementing the Columbia Screener in Real-World Settings\nREGISTER HERE \nAs we approach Mental Health Awareness Month this May\, join us for an insightful webinar which will provide a comprehensive overview of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) as a vital tool for assessing suicide risk. Got Your 6 Network partners will then discuss their efforts in suicide prevention\, including their experiences with the Columbia Screener\, and offer insights into training initiatives. \nAttendees will understand the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)\, including the newly released mobile app\, and gain practical knowledge for responding to at-risk individuals. \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/webinar-assessing-and-preventing-suicide-risk-4-29-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250418T153047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153047Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Day at the State Capitol\nSponsored by the American Legion\, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)\, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of Wisconsin. \nOn April 22\, 2025\, Veterans and their supporters from all over Wisconsin will assemble at the Monona Terrace\, 1 John Nolan Drive in Madison. (Free Parking) \nSchedule: \nRegistration at 9:00 AM \n10:00-11:30 AM program and lunch. (Lunch will be provided to those registered before 4/14/25.) \n11:30 AM Walk to the capitol \n12:00 PM-1:00 PM Rally at the Rotunda \n1:00 PM Meet with Legislators \nAfter the rally\, attendees will meet with their representatives to present Legislative Priorities\, that include: \n\nEligibility Expansion of the Wisconsin Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit\nFunding for the University of Wisconsin (UW) MIA Recovery and Identification Project to repatriate Wisconsin missing-in-action (MIA) servicemembers.\n\nEnactment of these important provisions will bring financial tax relief to qualified Wisconsin’s disabled veterans\, many of whom live on limited resources\, and a degree of hope to Wisconsin’s grieving MIA families who have suffered for years\, in some cases for decades. \nYour involvement is essential in bringing these long-delayed priorities into enactment. \nNote: One of the questions in the registration is what is your Legislative District? If you are unsure which legislative district you are in go to https://legis.wisconsin.gov/ and put your address in the box under ‘Who are my Legislators?’. If you are still unsure\, simply put ‘not sure’ for this question. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, contact Angie Chappell\, Administrative Manager/Major Event Planner\, angie@wilegion.org or 608-745-0340. \nDisclaimer: Information about this event is provided as a service and does not constitute an endorsement for or against the legislation referenced.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/veterans-day-at-the-capital-4-22-2025/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace\, 1 John Nolan Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250304T234752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T234752Z
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SUMMARY:VetsCAN Engagement Forum (Online)
DESCRIPTION:FOCUS: The VA Disability System\nJoin us on April 17 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. \nIn addition to updates from staff of the Madison VA Hospital\, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and others\, we will learn about the VA disability claims process \, service connection\, and presumptive conditions. If you find these terms perplexing or intimidating\, you’re not alone. Join us to learn about disability ratings\, eligibility\, priority groups\, and the particular medical conditions that are presumed to be connected to a person’s military service. \nPlease plan to join us on April 17 at 3 p.m.\nZoom connection coming soon. 
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/vetscan-engagement-forum-online-4-17-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Innovations in Veteran Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute Webinar\nREGISTER HERE \nDespite years of focused attention\, the rate of suicide among veterans has remained higher than that of nonveterans. A recent RAND report sponsored by Face the Fight highlights the emergence of novel approaches for preventing veteran suicide that leverage advances in technology\, including artificial intelligence and biometric monitoring\, to identify and intervene with veterans at risk. \nJoin this April webinar to hear experts discuss a range of new approaches that are currently or will soon be available. We will discuss the evidence supporting these new strategies as well as perspectives about how these new strategies may augment\, improve upon\, or compete with existing approaches for preventing veteran suicides. \nPresenter:  Ben Senator\, assistant policy researcher at RAND and a doctoral fellow at the RAND School of Public Policy. \nPanelists:  Dr. Katy Dondanville\, Psy.D.\, ABPP\, psychologist focused on improving mental health care accessibility and quality; Dr. Craig J. Bryan\, PsyD\, ABPP\, board-certified clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioral psychology\, and an internationally recognized expert on suicide prevention\, trauma\, and resilience; Gabriel Hassler\, associate statistician at RAND and professor of policy analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School; Dave Gowel\, is a U.S. Army veteran and CEO of RallyPoint. \nModerator: Rajeev Ramchand\, senior behavioral scientist and codirector of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute. \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/webinar-innovations-in-veteran-suicide-prevention-4-17-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T155655Z
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SUMMARY:VetsCAN Engagement Forum (Online)
DESCRIPTION:FOCUS: VA Veteran Directed Care Program\nJoin us on March 20 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. \nCLICK HERE to Join the Zoom. \nIn addition to updates from staff of the Madison VA Hospital\, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and others\, we will learn about the VA’s Veteran Directed Care Program\, a VA purchased care program that enables Veterans to remain in their home versus a long term care facility. Andrea Bonaparte\, VA Hospital Social Worker will share lead us through understanding the program and eligibility for this program that provides Veterans the opportunity to receive personal care services and help with activities of daily living while aging comfortable in their homes. Given our aging Veteran population\, this is a forum not to miss! \nPlease plan to join us on March 20 at 3 p.m.\nCLICK HERE to Join the Zoom. \n  \nTo participate by phone: 312-626-6799\nMeeting ID: 814 1717 8521\nPasscode: 342397
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/vetscan-engagement-forum-online-3-20-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250204T235700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T163201Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency Movie Screening: "Brothers After War"
DESCRIPTION:Movie Screening: Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, 11:00 a.m. \nMarcus Palace Cinema\, Sun Prairie. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \nBrothers After War is a follow-up to the 2013 movie Brothers At War. The new movie follows up with the Service Members from the original filming in Iraq and stateside. THE BROTHERS AT WAR RESILIENCY PROGRAM evolved from the real world experience of screening the documentary for numerous groups of returning American Service Members and their families. The overwhelming positive response to the film and to the filmmaker made it clear that the Rademacher family had become a microcosm of all of our war fighters and their families. As such\, it became apparent to us that creating a Resiliency program as a supplement to and an inducement to the utilization of existing veterans resources\, was a logical next step. \nPresented by Brothers After War and the Gary Sinise Foundation. CLICK TO LEARN MORE.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/brothers-after-war-movie-screening-2-28-2025/
LOCATION:Marcus Palace Cinema\, 2830 Hoepker Rd\, Sun Prairie\, WI\, 53590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250209T193612Z
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SUMMARY:Oconomowoc VA Clinic Open House
DESCRIPTION:Oconomowoc VA Clinic Open House\nYou are invited to attend an open house at the new Oconomowoc VA Clinic. \nFebruary 21\, 2:30-4:30 p.m. \nOconomowoc VA Clinic\, 1289 Olympia Fields Drive\, Oconomowoc 53066\nCheck out the VA’s brand new clinic\, now open and serving Veterans in Lake Country area\, Waukesha County\, Jefferson County\, and the surrounding areas. \nGrab a complimentary treat and light refreshments\, and take a self-guided tour of the facility. \nA Veteran Benefits Administration assistant will be available for claims assistance. \nA VA Provider will be available to conduct toxic exposure screenings on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/oconomowoc-va-clinic-open-house-2-21-2025/
LOCATION:Oconomowoc VA Clinic\, 1289 Olympia Fields Drive\, Oconomowoc\, WI\, 53066\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250204T232237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T234729Z
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SUMMARY:VetsCAN Engagement Forum (Online)
DESCRIPTION:FOCUS: Service Member Transition Assistance\nJoin us on February 20 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN FORUM \nIn addition to updates from staff of the Madison VA Hospital\, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and others\, we’ learn about Onward Ops\, a national transition program supporting active duty service members in their journey back to civilian life. The program is currently available in the Milwaukee-area. Quentin Hatfield of the Wisconsin Veterans Network (VetsNet)\, the state’s only Onward Ops Community Integration Coordinating agency\, will provide an overview of the program. \nPlease plan to join us on February 20 at 3 p.m.\nConnection on Zoom by clicking https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87871990141?pwd=JaAAt3hwpzxpD8yCWAVeOyhtTEZimV.1. 
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/vetscan-engagement-forum-online-2-20-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20250130T185807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T185807Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Webinar: Improving Transition Support for Those Leaving the Military
DESCRIPTION:Online Event: Thursday\, February 20\, 2025\n3 p.m. to 4 p.m. CT \nJoin the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and subject-matter experts to ways to improve transition support for those leaving the military. \nREGISTER NOW \nA service member’s transition from military to civilian life can have important implications for their life trajectory. RAND conducted a series of policy roundtables with experts from VA\, DoD\, and veteran-serving organizations to explore the transition process\, factors that affect how well transition goes\, and policy options for improving transition support. \nA new RAND publication\, Policy Recommendations to Improve Transition Support for Those Leaving the Military\, synthesizes the viewpoints and suggestions expressed in the roundtable series. Please join this February webinar to learn about these recommendations and hear representatives from veteran-serving organizations and programs share their perspectives on top priorities for future policy and programming changes\, evaluation\, and research \nPresenter \nDr. Whitney Livingston is an associate behavioral scientist at RAND and a licensed clinical psychologist. Her research focuses on sexual violence\, intimate partner violence\, suicide risk\, women’s health\, and PTSD among service members and veterans. She uses quantitative methodologies to research clinical and non-clinical populations and is currently expanding her skill set to include qualitative data collection methods. Dr. Livingston previously provided evidence-based treatments and clinical assessments to veterans seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical/counseling psychology from Utah State University and attended the National Center for PTSD at VA Boston for her postdoctoral research fellowship \nPanelists \nEric Eversole is President of Hiring Our Heroes\, a nationwide effort to develop and promote military talent in the United States. Working with a broad array of private and public sector partners\, his team helps to create and connect transitioning service members\, veterans\, and their families with meaningful employment opportunities. A recognized authority on workforce solutions and military talent development\, Eversole also serves on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Advisory Committee on Veterans Employment\, Training\, and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO) and frequently provides testimony before Congress on issues related to veteran and military spouse employment. Eversole proudly served for over 24 years in the military. He began his service in 1994 as an enlisted airman with the Indiana Air National Guard before transitioning to the Navy’s Judge Advocate General Corps\, where he retired with the rank of Navy Captain. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University School of Law\, Indianapolis\, and lives in Northern Virginia with his wife\, Amanda\, and their daughters\, Ellie and Lizzie. \nCOL Jarrett A. Thomas II is the director of Soldier for Life\, an Army program that connects Soldiers\, veterans\, and their families with education\, employment\, health and wellness\, and U.S. Army retirement resources and information. COL Thomas’ more recent assignments include Garrison Commander for the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk\, Director of Human Resources Management for the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan\, and Chief of the Strategic Initiatives Group and the Executive Officer for the Army G-9. He most recently served as the Executive Officer for the Army G-1. His awards and decorations are many\, and include the Legion of Merit\, Bronze Star Medal\, Defense Meritorious Service Medal\, Meritorious Service Medal\, Joint Services Campaign Medal\, Army Commendation Medal\, Joint Service Achievement Medal\, and others. COL Thomas is a graduate of the United States Army War College\, the Command General Staff College\, the Combined Arms Services and Staff School\, and Adjutant General Officer Basic and Advanced Courses. \nTammy Barlet is Vice President of Government Affairs for Student Veterans of America\, a network of nearly 1\,600 on-campus chapters that ensure student veterans and military-connected students achieve their greatest potential. Previously\, Barlet served eight years in the United States Coast Guard as an Operation Specialist Third Class Petty Officer. She holds a master’s degree in public health from George Washington University\, and a bachelor’s degree in public health from Temple University in Philadelphia. To recognize Barlet’s contribution to enhancing the lives of other veterans\, service members\, families\, and caregivers\, she has been named one of VA’s Center for Women Veterans 2023 Women Veteran Trailblazers \nModerator \nDaniel Ginsberg is the associate director of the Personnel\, Readiness\, and Health Program (PRH) of the RAND National Security Research Division\, and a senior international and defense researcher at RAND. His research centers on organizational management\, military reserves\, and civilian and military personnel policy. Before joining RAND\, Ginsberg was a senior advisor and project director at the National Academy of Public Administration\, served as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs\, and was a senior defense policy advisor for a decade. He coordinated the bipartisan U.S. Senate National Guard Caucus and received the Department of the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service and the Distinguished Service Award from the National Guard Bureau. Ginsberg has an M.A. in strategic studies from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a B.A. in political science from the University of Michigan \nRegister for This Program \nPlease register online. This event is open to the public and advance registration is required. Those who register will receive Zoom connection details via email. For more details\, please visit the event page. \nContact VeteransInstitute@rand.org with questions about the event.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/improving-transition-support-for-those-leaving-the-military-2-20-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Policies,Support Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
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SUMMARY:Data Deep Dive: Financial Well-Being of Veteran Families in Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:Online Event: Thursday\, January 30\, 2025\n2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT \nJoin the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University to learn about the financial well-being of military and Veteran families in Wisconsin. This online event is presented by VetsCAN in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe presentation will highlight Wisconsin-specific information gathered in preparation of this year’s Measuring Communities Spotlight Report: The Financial Well-Being of Military and Veteran Families in America\, published by the MFRI. \nKatie Walter from MFRI will present a deep dive into the Institute’s data and analysis of military and veterans in the State of Wisconsin. This data deep dive will highlight topics such as: \n\nVeteran demographics;\nThe digital divide and community parameters;\nFinancial indicators related to the veteran’s household;\nHousing cost burdens;\nEmployment-related opportunities.\n\nPRESENTER INFORMATION: Katie Walter is a Senior Community Outreach Specialist with the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University. Katie’s expertise lies within health communication and public health\, especially as it applies to using key data and optimizing community networks to make a change in the lives of those she serves. Katie earned a master’s degree in health communication from Purdue University and a bachelor’s degree in public relations and strategic communication from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. \nDownload the complete MFRI report here.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/financial-well-being-of-veteran-families-in-wisconsin-1-30-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Policies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20241118T162228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T163312Z
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SUMMARY:Rock County Veterans Resource Fair (Janesville)
DESCRIPTION:Rock County Veterans Resource Fair in Janesville\nThis event will include many departments from the Madison VA Hospital distributing information and will also include on site healthcare application assistance. The Rock Co. Veterans Service office and representatives from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) will help answer questions and look into claims. Typically there are about 15-20 different vendor tables\, so plenty of information to obtain. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Barnett\, James.Barnett4@va.gov.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/veteerans-resource-fair-janesville-12-11-24/
LOCATION:Janesville Elks Lodge #254\, 2100 North Washington Street\, Janesville\, WI\, 53548\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion: Veteran Families in America
DESCRIPTION:Online Event: Thursday\, December 5\, 2024\n3 p.m. to 4 p.m. CT \nJoin the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and subject-matter experts to discuss veteran families in America. \nREGISTER NOW \nWhen service members leave the military\, they become veterans\, retaining social identities and policy relevance albeit under a different name and government agency. However\, unlike DoD\, VA lacks the statutory authority to provide care or benefits for the bulk of veteran families. While we know a great deal of information about veterans\, little is known about veteran households—even though the members of these households play a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of veterans. The authors of a new RAND report\, Veteran Families in America\, attempt to fill that gap by analyzing data from the American Community Survey\, providing valuable context for understanding the social and economic resource environment of veterans and identifying potential gaps and needs compared with nonveteran families. \nVeteran Families in America \nVeteran households account for around 11 percent of all households in the United States. What is known about these households? And what are the social and economic differences between veteran families and nonveteran families? Download the RAND Report \nPresenter \nDaniel Schwam is a senior quantitative analyst at RAND. Schwam has contributed to several research efforts as a part of RAND’s Veterans Policy Research Institute on topics including veteran housing cost burden\, public perceptions of veterans\, and veteran households. Schwam also contributes to research on drug prices\, military compensation\, military recruiting\, and labor market analysis. He holds a B.S. from the University of Delaware\, and an M.A. in economics from New York University. \nPanelists \nMeg Kabat was selected by Secretary Denis McDonough to serve as the chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in July 2024. In this role\, Kabat helps guide the VA’s mission to serve America’s veterans by directing policy\, strategy\, operations\, and communications in the federal government’s second-largest department. With over 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker\, Kabat has worked extensively with veterans\, their families\, caregivers\, and survivors. In 2003\, as a civilian with the U.S. Navy\, Kabat served as a social worker and case manager at the National Naval Medical Center. Kabat has received numerous awards\, including a Special Recognition Award from Disabled American Veterans\, a VA Exemplary Service Award\, and a VA Exceptional Service Award. Kabat holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of the Holy Cross and a Master of Social Work from the Catholic University of America. \nLee Kelley became the principal director of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy in 2024. In this role\, she supports the deputy assistant secretary in overseeing policy\, advocacy\, and community support for service members and their families. Kelley enlisted in the U.S. Army after 9/11 and served for over five years as a broadcast journalist\, reporting on military stories worldwide. She holds a master’s degree in social work from the Catholic University of America\, a Master of Communications from the University of Oklahoma\, and a B.A. in journalism from Pennsylvania State University. \nModerator \nKayla M. Williams is a former senior policy researcher at RAND focusing on policy support for veterans and service members. Williams was also previously the assistant secretary at the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She has served on the Department of Labor Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Employment\, Training\, and Employer Outreach and the VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans. Williams was an Arabic linguist in the U.S. Army and is the author of two memoirs about her experiences during and after deploying to Iraq. She has an M.A. in international affairs from American University. \nRegister for This Program \nPlease register online. This event is open to the public and advance registration is required. Those who register will receive Zoom connection details via email. For more details\, please visit the event page. \nContact VeteransInstitute@rand.org with questions about the event.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/veterans-families-america-12-5-24/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Policies,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Introduction to Songwriting
DESCRIPTION:Guitars for Vets: Rachel Harvey Hill Introduction to Songwriting Session\nGuitars for Vets (G4V) is thrilled to welcome back Rachel Harvey Hill for an inspiring Introduction to Songwriting session! Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting out\, this session is perfect for anyone looking to explore the craft of songwriting. \nRachel is a Nashville-based songwriter with over 700 songs in her catalog and accolades like the Bluebird Cafe Golden Pick and “Ones to Watch” recognition from the Nashville Songwriters Association International. \nDuring this one-hour workshop\, Rachel will share: \n🎵 Why songwriting is her passion \n🎵 The four tactics she uses to spark creativity \n🎵 Her approach to crafting original music on the guitar \nRachel’s music\, influenced by her faith\, military life\, and motherhood\, has been described as “heart-warming” and “imaginative.” Her multi-genre catalog includes her award-winning song “Like Lightning” and her newest release\, the hauntingly beautiful Barkley Lake. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Nashville’s finest! \nJoin the zoom here: G4V Song Sung True- Rachel Harvey Hill \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/webinar-introduction-to-songwriting-12-4-24/
LOCATION:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Guitars for Vets (G4V)":MAILTO:info@guitars4vets.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092923
CREATED:20241115T162647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T162647Z
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SUMMARY:CWV National Partners and Stakeholders Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Center for Women Veterans National Partners and Stakeholder Webinar\nThis is the final meeting for the 2024 year and will focus on the year ahead. \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/cwv-national-partners-and-stakeholders-webinar-12-4-24/
LOCATION:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Women Veterans":MAILTO:00w@va.gov
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