 
 Ultrasound Services Now Available Closer to Home!
We are pleased to announce that ultrasound services are now available at the Laguna Hills VA Clinic. Additionally, starting November 12, ultrasound services will be offered at the Placentia VA Clinic.
 
Optum Serve will be the dental care administrator that will build, manage and maintain a robust national network of licensed dental providers and practitioners. The network is scheduled to be fully implemented within a year of the contract award and will include general and specialty dental care, preventive dental services and pharmacy support. Additional award information is available at SAM.gov.
The contract was negotiated under VA’s next generation Community Care contract structure, which is aimed at delivering more choices for Veterans and ensuring VA has the proper oversight and accountability over how care is delivered in the community. Under that structure, the new dental contract will:
- Give Veterans access to a single, broad, national network of community dental providers, including both general and specialty care.
- Provide Veterans with more consistent, reliable and high-quality dental care across the country.
- Strengthen VA’s ability to oversee and streamline community dental services to better serve Veterans.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs approved $2.681 billion in VA infrastructure improvement projects in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026.
These projects are being funded by VA’s $4.8 billion non-recurring maintenance budget for FY2026, the largest in the department’s history. The funds will be used by VA medical facilities for significant maintenance, replacements, and upgrades needed to maintain and improve operational capability and healthcare delivery.
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 Join the Major Robert Charles Soltes, Jr., O.D. Blind Rehabilitation Center as we honor the contributions of our Veterans with vision loss and highlight the importance of the white cane.
Bldg. 165 (The Egg & Stars and Stripes Plaza)
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Schedule of Events:
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.— Coffee Social
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Ceremony
12:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Campus March
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Luncheon
Join us for a casual, friendly conversation with our VA Police officers! Stop by for free coffee and snacks while getting the chance to ask any police-related questions you may have, in a relaxed, no-agenda setting.
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Main Entrance of Bldg. 164, 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA
Open to all Veterans, visitors, and employees — come connect with the officers who help keep our campus safe!
Join us as we celebrate the newest addition to the Veteran Portrait Project at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center.
This heartfelt initiative, developed by the VA Long Beach Veterans Appreciation Committee in partnership with the School of Art at California State University, Long Beach, pairs student artists with Veterans who've taken part in the "Meet a Veteran" program. Each semester, a student creates a portrait that will be proudly displayed front and center in our medical center — honoring our Veterans' service while giving CSULB art students a chance to hone their craft and connect on a personal level.
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Stars and Stripes Plaza, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA
See past Veteran Portraits:
Eric Igama
Jose Reynoso
 
 When: October 15 | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Norman P. Murray Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
South Orange County American Legion Post 281 is proud to host a Veterans Resource Fair in the beautiful city of Mission Viejo. This event helps Veterans access benefits and navigate the VA system.
What to expect:
Veterans will have the opportunity to:
- Discover their benefits from the VA
- Begin and file for benefits
- Seek assistance with current filings
- Learn how to appeal their claims
 When: October 22 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual
Join the Employment Development Department and Hiring our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, for a no-cost virtual employer workshop focused on SkillBridge and military-connected talent. Learn about resources and pathways to support recruiting, hiring, and training.
- SkillBridge and Hiring our Heroes fellowship opportunities
- Ways to connect with transitioning service members and military-connected talent
- Military spouse and caregiver talent pathways
- On-the-Job Training and Orange County workforce resources
- EDD Veteran employment and employer services
Register
 When: October 23 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA, in the Central Mall
Veterans, family members, and allies are welcomed to the Santa Ana College Campus to access a wealth of Veteran and military-connected resources. Lunch provided while supplies last.
For information, call 714-564-6050 or email Veterans@sac.edu
 When: October 24 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Crossline Church, 2331 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills
- Free haircuts for Veterans
- Free food
- Clothing and hygiene giveaways
- VA benefits guidance
- Housing and employment resources
- Legal resources
- Mental health and family support
- Eye-health/optometry
- Chiropractic and dental resources
- Meet service dog teams and therapy horses
Giveaways while supplies last. Haircuts subject to availability
Walk-ins welcome
Free event, no registration required
Contact Crossline for questions, optional RSVP, accommodations, or to request a ride. Transportation requests subject to availability.
 
Are you a Veteran but you're not sure where to start with the VA? Check out the VA Resource Navigator, a short, sweet combination of all the most valuable resources to get you started on your way to VA benefits and health care.
Download the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors handbook online or pick up a printed copy at your local medical center, regional office or Vet Center for free.
The VA Podcast Network offers a diverse selection of top-quality podcasts made with a Veteran community in mind. Each podcast specializes on a different topic and covers gripping content that no Veteran should want to miss out on.
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