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Cristina Mungilla - Veteran of the Day

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Cristina Mungilla

Posted on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 6:00 pmMay 1, 2018 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Nick Pearlman 272 views

Cristina Mungilla served with the Texas Army National Guard. She was tasked with supporting, mobilizing and …

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Veterans: Know the signs, symptoms of asbestos exposure

Posted on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 2:20 pmMay 1, 2018 Posted in Guest Posts by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

While Veterans face many challenges both during and after their service, it is important to remain vigilant …

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Veteran living with multiple sclerosis finds sense of well being with VA adaptive sports

Posted on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 1:42 pmMay 2, 2018 Posted in Adaptive Sports, The American Veteran, Top Stories, Women Veterans by Dave Tostenrude 412 views

"Don't give up!" That's what Army Veteran Ardrena Bailey says about dealing with setbacks.

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VA uses whole health to prevent Veteran suicide

Posted on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 10:00 amMay 1, 2018 Posted in Health, Inside Veterans Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Suicide prevention is VA’s top clinical priority.

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This Mental Health Month, share the possibilities

Posted on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 9:27 amMay 1, 2018 Posted in Mental Health, Top Stories by Gary Hicks 327 views

Every day, Veterans prove that mental health means building a stronger you.

When it comes to advancing Veteran care, continuous learning is essential.

Providing education support for our VA employees

Posted on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 9:00 amApril 30, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 1k views

When it comes to advancing Veteran care, continuous learning is essential. So much so that VA provides a …