Why I get my health care at VA: Coast Guard Veteran Chris
After a plane crash lead to his paralysis, VA introduced Chris to adaptive skiing. One run down the mountain gave him his life back.
Consumer fraud alert: Tips for avoiding VA home loan scams
These tips for spotting and avoiding VA home loan scams come from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Many service members, Veterans and military spouses have been receiving fraudulent calls and mailers from companies who claim to be affiliated with the government, VA, or their home loan servicer.
Franklin Kameny: LGBTQ+ Rights Movement Leader
Franklin Kameny served in the Army during World War II. After being fired from his job for his sexuality, he became a prominent LGBTQ activist.
Why I get my health care at VA: Jake
Jake served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After separating from service he was injured and partially paralyzed. He came to VA for help, and received much more than he expected.
How to succeed in college or grad school #3: Tactics for achieving good grades
In the third guest blog post in this series, Harvard Extension School Instructor Cynthia A. Meyersburg, Ph.D., guides student Veterans on how to prepare for and succeed when returning to an academic school. This post examines tactics for achieving good grades.
Borne the Battle #245: Air Force Veteran Josh Seefried, DADT Repeal Advocate
In this episode of Borne the Battle, Josh Seefried shares his life story, from being blackmailed and outed as gay to becoming one of the nation’s foremost advocates for LGBT active-duty service members.
Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative reflects on 40 years of HIV/AIDS
In the 40 years since, HIV and AIDS treatment and prevention has come so far. VA is currently part of the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative which aims to reduce new HIV infections by 75% by 2025.
My Life, My Story #9: Tom, the Doctor, is in
Most of the 5,000-plus Veterans we've interviewed for the "My Life, My Story" project aren't famous. In fact, when we enter someone's hospital room to ask if they'd like to participate, we usually know absolutely nothing about them. And we do that on purpose.
Marine Corps Veteran Richard: Why I get my health care at VA
Marine Corps Veteran Richard says VA came through when he needed help the most, enrolling him for care, bedside in a civilian hospital. “The only reason I am sitting here today is because of VA.”
Army National Guard Veteran Aubrey: Why I get my health care at VA
Army National Guard Veteran Aubrey says VA’s recreational therapists helped her realize that life didn’t end with her paralyzing injury.
Why I get my health care at VA: Kim
Army National Guard Veteran Kim wants others to know about VA health care: “I don't think a week goes by that I don't meet a female Veteran who is unaware of the services she can get through the VA.”
#DesertStorm30: Powell says Veterans did ‘fabulous’ job
During Desert Storm, there were many faces of the war. President George H.W. Bush made decisions as the commander in chief and delivered remarks from the White House to the American people on the war’s opening night. Defense Secretary Dick Cheney advised the president on policy. Army Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf led the troops downrange. Serving as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, there [...]
