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Family thanks VA for caring for their husband and father

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:00 pmAugust 13, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

In a time of painful grief, a Veteran’s family paused to thank VA staff for taking care of their Veteran …

Job seeking advice from VA Careers.

You got the job at VA — now what?

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:00 pmAugust 12, 2020 Posted in ChooseVA, Employment, VA Careers by VA Careers 6k views

You got a job at VA to help take care of Veterans. Great! Now learn what to expect during the onboarding …

Navy Veteran John Lyman Hall is today's Veteran of the Day.

#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran John Lyman Hall

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 11:30 amAugust 6, 2020 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Savannah Labbe 1k views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran John Lyman Hall, who served as a Seabee in the Pacific theater …

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Postvention — VA offers support after suicide loss

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:50 amAugust 14, 2020 Posted in Health, Inside Veterans Health by VAntage Point Contributor 13k views

Uniting for Suicide Postvention (USPV) provides resources for anyone affected by suicide, regardless of …

VA launches pre-entry screening tool

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:00 amAugust 11, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health, Technology, Top Stories, VA Innovations by VAntage Point Contributor 27k views

Many VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) across the country are re-opening their doors and expanding services. To …