May 30, 2022
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Michael Estocin. Estocin served as an aviator and received a Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
May 8, 2022
After three helicopter crashes and a 150-foot fall, Marine Corps Veteran finally returns to independent life with unique trackchair.
May 6, 2022
VA Geriatric Scholar Christy Rothermel is helping homebound and rural Veterans keep pace with VA’s rapid telehealth expansion.
April 21, 2022
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is looking for Veterans to serve as supportive mentors to children of America’s fallen military.
February 14, 2022
VA’s Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center in southern Texas reached a record number of Veterans recently, helping them with all things VA.
February 10, 2022
James Reese Europe was a leader in the rise of jazz music and the creator of the 369th Regiment's “Hellfighters Band.”
October 25, 2021
Vet Tix is a national nonprofit organization that provides free event tickets to give something to those who gave. It’s a way they can give back to our Veterans and service members, as a means to thank them for their service and sacrifices.
October 15, 2021
During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Baldomero López, a Korean War Medal of Honor recipient.
September 10, 2021
VA mental health professionals walk alongside Veterans on their journey to improve their mental health, prevent Veteran suicide.
September 3, 2021
Information is critical to diagnosing an illness. While advancements in science and technology offer many ways to get that data, [...]
August 22, 2021
The 2020 Paralympic Summer Games kick off with opening ceremonies on Aug. 24 in Tokyo, Japan. Competition begins Aug. 25 and concludes Sept. 6. Nearly 4,400 athletes, representing 100 countries will compete in the Paralympics.
August 20, 2021
Seeing Veterans and health providers reap the benefits of well-executed engineering projects is a reward that’s unique to VA engineers.
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