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Josh Elledge - Veteran of the Day

#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Josh Elledge

Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 6:02 pmNovember 20, 2017 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Timothy Lawson 56 views

Josh served from 1990 to 1995 as a Journalist in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and …

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) remains proactive in the care of Veterans thanks to its integrated model of care

Staying proactive in caring for our Veterans

Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 5:42 pmNovember 21, 2017 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 158 views

Ongoing treatment, especially for those dealing with long-term illness or health issues is a priority at …

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VA and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warn against home loan refinancing offers that sound too good to be true

Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 12:22 pmNovember 21, 2017 Posted in Benefits by VAntage Point Contributor 132k views

If you have a VA home loan, then there is a good chance that you have already come into contact with …

Doctor In Consultation With Depressed Female Patient

She needed someone to listen. VA did.

Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 10:00 amNovember 20, 2017 Posted in Health, Women Veterans by Tom Cramer 228 views

Compassionate counselors at the Huntington VA proved to be a lifeline for a woman Veteran in deep trouble, …

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ICYMI: #WhyWeQuit Twitter chat explores the benefits of living smoke-free

Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 9:12 amNovember 21, 2017 Posted in Health by Gary Hicks 156 views

On Nov. 16, VA hosted a Twitter chat with leading experts on the benefits of smoke-free living

IMAGE: Soldiers from 71st Chemical Company, 303rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, conduct decontamination procedures while wearing protective posture gear during a September field training exercise here. The training exercise was conducted to help the company meet their mission requirements for a deployment. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Taresha D Hill, 8th Military Police Brigade)

Army to begin providing medical care to volunteers who participated in chemical and biological substance testing

Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 7:50 amNovember 21, 2017 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 157 views

Recently a class action lawsuit filed by the Vietnam Veterans of America required the U.S. Army to provide …