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VA, DOD study a major breakthrough for understanding PTSD

Posted on Friday, March 24, 2017 12:33 pmMarch 24, 2017 Posted in News Releases, Research by OMR 435 views

“Knowing there are similarities in how PTSD affects service members and Veterans makes it easier to …

Ervin Smolinski smiles after collecting his $300,000 prize.

WWII Veteran’s birthday luck lands him a big lottery prize

Posted on Friday, March 24, 2017 12:22 pmMarch 24, 2017 Posted in Honoring Vets by Megan Moloney 163 views

Ervin Smolinski served in the Navy during World War II. On March 17 this year -- St. Patrick's day -- he …

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VA now providing online daily burial schedules for its national cemeteries

Posted on Friday, March 24, 2017 11:45 amMarch 24, 2017 Posted in Memorial Affairs, Top Stories by Megan Moloney 295 views

VA announced today a new online schedule for all VA national cemeteries that will allow families, friends …

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Disabled Veterans to attend annual Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, Colorado

Posted on Friday, March 24, 2017 11:04 amMarch 24, 2017 Posted in Adaptive Sports, News Releases, Top Stories by OMR 258 views

Often referred to as “Miracles on a Mountainside,” the clinic promotes rehabilitation through adaptive …

Art delaCruz - This Week at VA

[Podcast] #23 Art delaCruz – Navy Veteran, Team Rubicon COO

Posted on Friday, March 24, 2017 7:30 amJune 13, 2018 Posted in Borne the Battle podcast, Top Stories by Timothy Lawson 277 views

When I first conceptualized VA’s podcast, I knew Team Rubicon would be an early feature. Team Rubicon …

Veteran of the Day Longshaw Porritt

#VeteranOfTheDay Longshaw Kraus Porritt

Posted on Friday, March 24, 2017 7:25 amMarch 23, 2017 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 131 views

While serving during World War I, Longshaw was crucial on the battlefield. He was one of the drivers that …