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A Black History Month Message from VA Secretary Denis McDonough

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 5:38 pmMarch 1, 2021 Posted in Secretary's Blog, Top Stories by Denis McDonough 375 views

As our country’s celebration of Black history comes to a close, a profoundly moving experience reminded me …

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Creating a formidable force: Colonel Dan T. Moore

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 4:30 pmFebruary 26, 2021 Posted in Honoring Vets, Memorial Affairs by VAntage Point Contributor 574 views

This is the second installment in a three-part series on the officers and men of the 349th Field Artillery …

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Veterans use aquatic obstacle course for recreation therapy

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 4:00 pmFebruary 22, 2021 Posted in Health by Hans Petersen 503 views

Marine Veteran who broke his leg improving with new aquatic obstacle course at Cleveland medical center. …

Learn about VA Careers from VA recruiter Dave Aragon.

For VA recruiter, “best care anywhere” has whole new meaning

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 2:00 pmFebruary 10, 2021 Posted in Employment, VA Careers by VA Careers 814 views

After being an inpatient at a VA COVID unit, VA recruiter Dave Aragon shares his "best care anywhere" …

Air Force Veteran Daniel James Jr. is today's Veteran of the day.

#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Daniel James Jr.

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 11:30 amFebruary 5, 2021 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

During National Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Daniel James Jr., the …

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100-Year-Old Veteran loves VA telehealth

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 10:00 amFebruary 22, 2021 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 728 views

New technologies just for the young? Air Force Veteran Dr. Joseph Belshe,100, has used telehealth technology …

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VHA Diffusion of Excellence Base Camp begins spreading life changing programs

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 9:00 amFebruary 22, 2021 Posted in Health, VA Innovations by VAntage Point Contributor 306 views

From February 9–11, Diffusion Fellows met virtually during the VHA Diffusion of Excellence Base Camp for …