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Mathias "Mat" Leupold - Veteran of the Day

#VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Force Veteran Mathias “Mat” Leupold

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 6:28 pmMarch 3, 2017 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Natalie Himmel 127 views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Force Veteran Mathias “Mat” Leupold. Mat served during World War II.

Ice and cold didn’t stop these volunteers from honoring Veterans

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 3:34 pmDecember 21, 2016 Posted in Honoring Vets, Memorial Affairs, Top Stories by Jennifer Sardam 212 views

An estimated 250 community members came to the Alexandria National Cemetery on Dec. 17 to participate in the …

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Paul Wieser’s Veteran legacy as a World War II Navy Veteran

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 1:45 pmDecember 21, 2016 Posted in Honoring Vets, Memorial Affairs, Veterans Legacy Program by Bryce Carpenter 253 views

Like many other men and women of his generation, Paul A. Wieser volunteered to serve his country at a young age.

Soldiers with the U.S. Army’s 347th Infantry Regiment line wait for a meal on their way to La Roche, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in January 1945. — Courtesy of the National Archives photo no. 111-SC-198849

Veteran’s duty, courage, selflessness inspire VA Secretary’s holiday message

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 10:44 amJanuary 19, 2017 Posted in Honoring Vets, Vets Experience by Bob McDonald 409 views

On Christmas Day 1944 near Chaumont, Belgium, Paul J. Wiedorfer destroyed one position. He overwhelmed the …

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MyVA: Putting Veterans first by reducing wait times and providing better experience

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 10:28 amDecember 21, 2016 Posted in Health, Top Stories, Vets Experience by Catherine Trombley 170 views

From implementing the Veterans Choice Program to clarifying eligibility requirements, VA is working to make …

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VA research leading the way in treating hearing problems in Veterans

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 9:46 amDecember 21, 2016 Posted in Health, Research, Vets Experience by VAntage Point Contributor 462 views

VA’s National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research conducts research into hearing and vestibular …

The culture of VA is changing around mental health through the recovery model, focusing on Veterans’ strengths, needs and preferences.

A look back at our favorite 2016 posts: A day in the life of a Clinical Psychologist

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 9:11 amDecember 20, 2016 Posted in VA Careers by Darren Sherrard 169 views

As we wrap up 2016, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite posts of the year. It’s our way …