Vet Centers: Borne of Conflict
War, despite its vicious and ugly nature, has a way of advancing both technology and medicine. The battles …
Month: October 2011
A Rallying Point for Student Veterans
When Veterans return from deployments and get out of the military, the campus can be an attractive place to …
Blue Button for All Americans Contest Winner Announced–So What?
Special Assistant to the VA Chief Technology Officer The Blue Button allows Veterans to access and …
The Quiet Warrior from Birdtown: Charles George
My HealtheVet Coordinator Charles George, a full-blooded Cherokee and member of the Bird Clan, served in …
The Definition of a Veteran
U.S. Navy Veteran There are very few words that catch me quite like “Veteran.” It’s such a short …
That’s a Wrap: The 2011 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
Public Affairs Officer, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks It has been an incredible week here in …
Vets Face Increased Danger Behind the Wheel
I was home from Iraq only days before the concept of driving rattled me. My Stryker armored vehicle rarely …
A Good Idea is a Terrible Thing to Waste
If there is one word in the English language that could be a four-letter word, it’s “claims.” From a …
VA Partners with Alaska Native Community
Tribal Government Relations Specialist for the Western Region I recently had the opportunity to witness …
Circling the Lot: Problems and Solutions With Parking at VA
Your appointment starts in a few minutes but you’re still racing toward the VA medical center. Even if you …