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Nguyen Walker demonstrates the use of a digital retinal camera with Bill Beverley-Blanco

Research improves tele-eye screening for Veterans

Posted on Friday, February 21, 2020 9:00 amFebruary 18, 2020 Posted in Research by Erica Sprey 5k views

In 2015, VA launched the Technology-based Eye Care Services program. It now serves 22 sites, and researchers …

Operation Song post featuring Sam French and his song "I Fly."

#OperationSong: “I Fly” by Sam French

Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2020 2:00 pmFebruary 19, 2020 Posted in AVS by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Army Veteran Sam French co-wrote “I Fly” with Don Goodman and Matt Dame. The song opens with French …

Air Force Veteran Gerald J. Scoville is today's Veteran of the Day.

#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Gerald J. Scoville

Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2020 11:30 amFebruary 10, 2020 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Gerald J. Scoville, who retired from the Air Force and Pearl …

Smiling man in hospital bed talking to a nurse

Clinical Decision Unit opens at Dallas VA Medical Center

Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:00 amFebruary 20, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

New clinical decision unit (CDU) is a specialized unit for Veterans seen in the emergency department …

(Graphic Illustration) Historic image of flag raising on the island of Iwo Jima and the portrait of Peter MacDonald

The Battle of Iwo Jima and the unbreakable Navajo Code

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 6:00 pmFebruary 19, 2020 Posted in Native American Veterans, Top Stories by Reynaldo Leal 13k views

The Code Talkers used native languages to send military messages before World War II. Navajo, which was …

World War II Army Air Forces Veteran Constantine Rizopoulos, 91, talks to Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the Battle of Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary Commemoration Feb. 19 at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Ceremony honors Battle of Iwo Jima Veterans

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 4:00 pmFebruary 19, 2020 Posted in Honoring Vets, Top Stories by Adam Stump 5k views

The Friends of the National World War II Memorial honored Veterans from the Battle of Iwo Jima during a 75th …

Welcome Kit

VA Welcome Kit simplifies VA benefits, service process

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 2:00 pmFebruary 13, 2020 Posted in Secretary's Priorities, Vets Experience by VAntage Point Contributor 12k views

The VA Welcome Kit answers the question "What can VA do for me?"

Army Veteran Charles E. Ahring is today's #VeteranOfTheDay.

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles E. Ahring

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:30 amJanuary 10, 2020 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 876 views

On the anniversary of the start of the Battle of Kasserine Pass, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran …

A woman gets her oxygen level tested at the VIP center

Richmond’s VIP Center improves quality of life for Veterans

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 10:00 amFebruary 11, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Veterans Integrative Pain (VIP) Center treatment options for Veterans include Tai Chi, Sarete Aikido, …

Dr. Bruce Montgomery with patient

Learn more about precision oncology for Veterans with prostate cancer

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 8:00 amFebruary 13, 2020 Posted in Research by Mitch Mirkin 5k views

Hear the latest on treating prostate cancer. Check out a Feb. 24 lecture, online or in person at VA …

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