Newsletter · February 19, 2026

DAV Advocacy, VA Dental Changes, Free Summer Camp for Military Kids, and Faster Paths to a Degree Inside

This Week on Hiring America

Hello Hiring America Family!
We've worked deligently to round up some great information for you in this week's newsletter. We hope you enjoy!
First, we explore how DAV has long fought to support veterans through disability claims assistance and advocacy for key legislation. Learn why this work remains critical today and how younger generations can step in to continue the mission.
Next, we hear how the VA has issued a request for proposals for a dental care administrator to run its next generation community care dental network. The selected vendor will help build and maintain a strong nationwide network of licensed dental providers.
Then, read why not every duty station feels welcoming at first and why that is completely normal. Discover how excitement or uncertainty can shape those early days and why a sense of home rarely happens overnight.
Afterward, scroll down to find out more about the applications for Operation Purple Camp, a free weeklong summer camp for military-connected children ages 6 to 16. We share who qualifies, what the camp experience includes, and how it supports kids from military families. It also explains where camps are held across the country and how to apply before deadlines.
Lastly, learn how people returning to school can complete a degree more quickly by using specialized programs, credits, and planning tools. Readers will also discover ways to reduce tuition costs and avoid unnecessary expenses while finishing their education. approach.
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Bill
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Why Should Younger Veterans Become Involved In DAV? Watch To Find Out!

DAV has worked tirelessly to make sure that our veterans are protected and provided for whether it's helping with disability claims or pushing through important legislation. It is time for the next generation to get involved and make sure that their work continues.

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VA Moves to Improve Dental Care Access for Eligible Veterans

VA has released a request for proposals for a new dental care administrator to operate the department’s next generation network of community care dental providers. The goal is to contract with a vendor that will support the department in building and maintaining a robust national network of licensed dental providers and practitioners.

Making Any Duty Station Feel Like Home (Even When You Hate It at First)

Let’s be honest—some duty stations do not inspire immediate affection. Sometimes you arrive excited. Sometimes you arrive deeply skeptical. Either way, home doesn’t magically happen. You build it. New places feel uncomfortable before they feel familiar.

Free Summer Camps for Military Kids Are Accepting Applications Now

Applications for Operation Purple Camp are open now, giving military-connected children ages 6 to 16 a chance to attend free weeklong sleepaway camps across the country this summer.

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