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VA CIO named to Fedscoop’s Top 50 women in technology

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2016 11:45 amMarch 31, 2016 Posted in Technology, Top Stories by Gary Hicks 260 views

Fedscoop unveiled its list of D.C.'s Top 50 women in technology. On the list is LaVerne Council, VA’s …

Women Veterans honored at Capitol

First Lady Honors Female Veterans

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2016 10:29 amMarch 31, 2016 Posted in VA Careers by Darren Sherrard 101 views

First Lady Michelle Obama recently honored female Veterans at a Women’s History Month reception at the …

image of a Veteran saluting the flag

Planning for military retirement: The benefits that will help you and the challenges you may face

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2016 10:23 amMarch 31, 2016 Posted in Guest Posts by VAntage Point Contributor 692 views

Just as there isn’t a standard meaning for the word “retirement,” there is no standard for military …

Jon Hyjek, U.S. Army Veteran 1977-1983. Jon is an active member of the VA’s MOVE! Weight Management program. He enjoys gardening fruits and vegetables.

Veteran shares his experience with gardening, weight control

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2016 9:47 amMarch 31, 2016 Posted in Health by Laura Dolena 380 views

Veteran Jon Hyjek is an avid Florida gardener and participant in the VA’s MOVE! Weight Management program. …