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Celebrating Black history, faith and caregivers

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:00 pmFebruary 23, 2021 Posted in Caregivers, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 546 views

In celebration of Black History Month, VA’s Caregiver Support Program shares the remarkable work of JoAnn …

Veteran caregivers completely fulfill President Abraham Lincoln’s charge to care for those who have borne the battle, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said Feb. 24 at an online forum.

Veteran caregivers fulfill Lincoln’s ‘borne the battle’ charge, says SecVA

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:00 pmMarch 3, 2021 Posted in Caregivers, Top Stories by Adam Stump 17k views

Veteran caregivers completely fulfill President Abraham Lincoln’s charge to care for those who have borne …

“PFC Anderson was a product of our world, and our society. He was a member of a generation that is seeking and questioning the contribution an individual can make in our society. He was also a member of a race which is seeking its rightful place in society.” -Secretary of the Navy Paul R. Ignatius

#HonoringVets: James Anderson Jr.

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:00 pmFebruary 22, 2021 Posted in AVS, Honoring Vets by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Marine Corps Veteran James Anderson Jr. was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions performed on …

Army Veteran Raymond S. Adams is today's Veteran of the Day.

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Raymond S. Adams

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 11:30 amFebruary 22, 2021 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Raymond S. Adams, who served as a …

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Programs teach military competency, PTSD, suicide best practices

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:00 amFebruary 24, 2021 Posted in Health, Mental Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

For mental health providers, understanding cultural impacts and service-related experiences can create a …

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Trailblazers, advocates and the anguished: Veteran profiles of the 349th Field Artillery

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:00 amFebruary 23, 2021 Posted in Honoring Vets, Memorial Affairs, VA History by VAntage Point Contributor 657 views

This series of blogs profiles the World War I service and post-war experiences of three Veterans of the …

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Veterans! Don’t post your vaccination card photo on social media

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 amFebruary 23, 2021 Posted in Coronavirus, Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 4k views

Veterans and their families are cautioned to not post photos of their vaccination cards on social media. You …