October 2026 Edition
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THE VALOR DISPATCH
OCTOBER 2026
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Welcome to the October edition of The Valor Dispatch. As the seasons shift, we hope this month brings you a renewed sense of purpose and the time to connect with the communities that support your journey.
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★ NEW THIS MONTH
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400 new verified businesses joined the Valor Registry this past month. See every one of them — with their discounts and locations — here:
https://valor-registry-hq.base44.app/new-this-month?month=2026-09
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★ FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
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Berklee Online
30% Off Tuition for Veterans & Military
Berklee Online offers a 30% military tuition discount on courses, certificate programs, and degree programs for service members, veterans, and their families. One of the most generous music-education benefits available to the military community.
See the full offer: https://valor-registry-hq.base44.app/benefit?id=6a8deefcd521989fef9c4b23
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★ THIS MONTH FOR VETERANS
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With Veterans Day approaching on November 11, now is the ideal time to review your VA benefits or connect with a local Veteran Service Officer to ensure your records are up to date. If you are a business owner, consider checking for upcoming regional networking events, such as the NVBDC National Conference, to expand your professional reach this fall.
In the news (from Army Times, Military.com, VA News & more):
• CRI2026 - VETERAN TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS ACT
This legislation, introduced in Congress on September 3, 2026, aims to improve employment outcomes for veterans within the technology sector.
Source: GovInfo — 2026-09-03
https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CRI-2026/CRI-2026-VETERAN-TECHNOLOGY-EMPLOYMENT-SUC-6F4944
• VA medical center, clinics in Spokane evacuated for wildfire
A VA medical center and associated clinics in Spokane, Washington, were evacuated due to the threat of nearby wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of buildings in the region.
Source: Military Times — 2026-09-28
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans?contentFeatureId=f0finyqZXdsP54A&contentQuery=%7B%22includeSections%22%3A%22%2Fveterans%22%2C%22excludeSections%22%3A%22%2Fvideo%2C%2Fvideos%22%2C%22feedSize%22%3A10%2C%22feedOffset%22%3A3599%7D
• The VA has slashed improper payments to private companies that provide medical care to veterans by 98% in the past five years, the GAO determined.
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that the Department of Veterans Affairs has significantly reduced improper payments to private medical providers over the last five years.
Source: Military Times — 2026-09-18
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans?contentFeatureId=f0finyqZXdsP54A&contentQuery=%7B%22includeSections%22%3A%22%2Fveterans%22%2C%22excludeSections%22%3A%22%2Fvideo%2C%2Fvideos%22%2C%22feedSize%22%3A10%2C%22feedOffset%22%3A3599%7D
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★ GET INVOLVED
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• List your business: https://valor-registry-hq.base44.app/list-business
• Nominate a business: https://valor-registry-hq.base44.app/suggest
• Share your story: https://valor-registry-hq.base44.app/stories
• Browse every deal: https://valor-registry-hq.base44.app/directory
Thank you for your continued service and the unique strength you bring to our community. We are honored to serve you.
— The Valor Directory Team
https://valor-registry-hq.base44.app