June 23, 2021
VA is accepting applications from Veterans interested in participating in the 2021 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic (NVSSC) at Home.
June 8, 2021
Air Force Veteran Emerald Ralston stepped off the southern point of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia, March 19. Since then, she has been hiking, connecting with nature and recovering from a difficult transition out of the military. She’s on a mission to complete the 2,185-mile long trail through the help of Warrior Expeditions.
June 1, 2021
LifeWaters non-profit teaches adaptive scuba diving to those with mobility challenges and each year they take a terminally ill Veteran on a Hero Dive.
May 22, 2021
In the first-ever National Veterans Golden Age Games (at Home), nearly 200 Veterans participated in the weeklong event, which included six competitions for Veterans to complete at home.
March 28, 2021
The 35th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic will look a bit different but the mission remains the same. This year’s five-day event, sponsored by VA and DAV, will be held virtually.
March 4, 2021
Joyce Casey, a Spinal Cord Injury recreation therapist, has saved and changed the lives of thousands of paralyzed Veterans.
-
February 21, 2021
Sports education helps foster physical fitness, mental well-being, social attitudes and behavior while populations are locked down. VA’s partnership with PGA helps Vets maintain good health.
February 8, 2021
VA is accepting applications from Veterans interested in participating in the 2021 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Applications are available online at www.summersportsclinic.va.gov. The deadline to submit an application is May 1, 2021. Participation is open to eligible Veterans receiving care at any VA medical facility.
January 20, 2021
Join Paralyzed Veterans of America for a live webinar with author David Davis to discuss his book "Wheels of Courage" on February 4, 2021 at 1pm.
January 12, 2021
VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) are hosting the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New York City, August 8-13, 2021. Applications from eligible Veterans interested in competing may be completed online at www.wheelchairgames.org, and the application period is open now through April 2.
December 11, 2020
Like the other events offered through the National Veterans Sports Programs & Special Events Office, this year the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival has gone virtual. The “National Veterans Creative Arts Festival at Home” was held November 30 through December 4.
November 20, 2020
Navy Veteran Michael Whittaker has accepted life changes and challenges living with Multiple Sclerosis MS and is making the best of every moment, with some help from VA.
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
We’re here anytime, day or night - 24/7
If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
- Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
- Text to 838255
- Chat confidentially now
- Call TTY if you have hearing loss 1-800-799-4889
Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net.
VAntage Point
An official website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Looking for U.S. government information and services? Visit USA.gov