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Veterans Advisory Committee assembles for educational needs

Posted on Thursday, July 9, 2020 4:00 pmJuly 7, 2020 Posted in Benefits by VAntage Point Contributor 720 views

VBA’s Education Service announced new members to the 2020 Veterans Advisory Committee on Education (VACOE) …

Elderly Stovroff portrait with dogs.

Irwin Stovroff: Champion for POWs

Posted on Thursday, July 9, 2020 2:00 pmJuly 7, 2020 Posted in AVS by VAntage Point Contributor 818 views

Irwin Stovroff served during World War II in the Army Air Forces and flew bombing missions in Europe. During …

Army Veteran Harold Michael Hambrick is today's Veteran of the Day.

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Harold Michael Hambrick

Posted on Thursday, July 9, 2020 11:30 amJuly 1, 2020 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Harold Michael Hambrick, who served during World War II, Korea …

William Vaughn uses telehealth for regular treatment resulting from his military experience

VA telehealth connects Vietnam Veteran to pain management resources

Posted on Thursday, July 9, 2020 10:00 amJuly 6, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 5k views

William Vaughn’s Huey helicopter was sprayed with a herbicide that packed a lifelong punch. Today, he uses …

Brooke Milbocker and her brothers.

Sexual assault leads to downward spiral

Posted on Thursday, July 9, 2020 9:00 amJuly 6, 2020 Posted in Honoring Vets, Mental Health, VA Medical Centers, Women Veterans by David Walter 3k views

Brooke Milbocker was smiles on the outside while hiding from the aftermath of a sexual assault that sent her …