Blog: Veteran Connect
TSA Expands Military Lanes and Priority Screening for Veterans and Military Families
Traveling through the airport may now be a little easier for veterans, service members, and military families. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded its military travel initiative, providing dedicated military screening lanes at participating airports and additional front-of-the-line screening opportunities for eligible members of the military and veteran community. What You Need to Know
Upcoming Veteran Events & Resources Across New Jersey
Looking for veteran events, outreach opportunities, or resources in your area? The New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) maintains a statewide calendar and resource page highlighting opportunities for veterans, service members, and military families throughout New Jersey. The calendar brings together events and information from organizations across the state, including veteran outreach events, resource fairs, health and
VA Launches Psilocybin Trial for Veterans with Treatment-Resistant Depression
For many Veterans living with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding a treatment that works can be a long and difficult process. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now taking another step toward exploring new options for Veterans who have not responded to traditional treatments. On August 5, 2026, the VA announced
Veteran Business Summit 2026: Leadership, Growth & Opportunity
Veteran entrepreneurs and military spouse business owners — this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow your business. The New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce (NJSVCC) is hosting the 2026 Veteran Business Summit, a premier New Jersey networking and educational event designed for veteran-owned businesses, disabled veteran-owned businesses, and military spouse-owned businesses. The
Veterans: Watch Out for These Common Benefits and Identity Scams
Scammers continue to target Veterans, Service members, survivors, and military families by pretending to be connected to VA or other government programs. Many of these scams use official-sounding names, urgent deadlines, or promises of extra benefits to pressure people into sharing personal information, bank details, or money. Below are several scams Veterans and families should
Dinner & Afghanistan War Show at Carteret PAC
Veterans and community members are invited to attend a special evening at the Carteret Performing Arts Center on August 26 starting at 6pm featuring dinner and a powerful live performance at no cost. The play tells the story of the final 11 days of the war in Afghanistan, offering an emotional and impactful perspective that
Exit12 Dance Company Workshops for Veterans this September
Move, Connect, Create! Get ready to move and express yourself with some awesome dance workshops designed specifically for the Veteran community! As part of the NJHCS Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Resilience Arts Trail in September, Exit12 Dance Company is offering three workshops led by a U.S. Marine Iraq War Veteran Román Baca. Workshops will be
Urgent: Act Now for Veterans! Protect VA Benefits Today!
Veterans should never have to sacrifice one earned benefit to fund another. While expanding services and support for veterans is something we all want to see, those improvements should not come at the expense of veterans with service-connected disabilities like tinnitus and sleep apnea. This isn’t about choosing one group of veterans over another…it’s about
Free Vet2Vet Peer Training on Reducing Vicarious Trauma
Brett Cotter, who trains mental health workers in suicide prevention and leads retreats for veterans, first responders, and survivors of MST, DV, and suicide loss, will be hosting free suicide prevention training for Vet2Vet peer specialists each month on Zoom starting July 22nd from 12pm to 1pm. A complimentary lunch-and-learn-style experiential learning training is aimed
Qualifying disabled Veterans now get TSA PreCheck at no cost
On Jan. 4, 2025, the VETS (Veterans Expedited TSA Screening) Safe Travel Act was signed into law, which allows veterans enrolled in VA healthcare who have a service‑connected disability of permanent blindness or require the use of a VA‑issued wheelchair or prosthetic limb to receive TSA PreCheck enrollment at no cost. TSA PreCheck allows travelers