Organizations offer national-level 2021 Veterans Day virtual events
VA and several national level organizations are hosting 2021 Veterans Day virtual events due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Public can approach Tomb, see Native American Honor Guard
The public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Tomb on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. The flower ceremony will start at 8 a.m. Nov. 9 with representatives from the Crow Nation placing flowers at the Tomb. They will recite a prayer in honor of Chief Plenty Coups, who served as a scout for the U.S. Army.
Caregivers have been overlooked, those days are over, VA secretary says
Caregivers have been overlooked by VA over the years, but those days are over, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said Oct. 29. Speaking at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Sixth Annual National Convening, McDonough said one of VA’s most important jobs is to support caregivers.
Veterans Day 2021 Discounts
Veterans Day 2021 discounts, free meals, and services for Veterans nationwide.
Post-9/11 Veterans can apply to become wildland firefighter
Post 9-11 Veterans looking for a career as a wildland firefighter can apply to the Southeast Conservation Corps Veterans Fire Corps program.
UPDATE: Virtual Wall of Faces almost complete, needs remaining photos
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation’s Wall of Faces is nearly complete but needs help from the public to track down the last 28 photos.
America250: Veterans, active duty, Reserve, Guard can submit photos for November Salute
Veterans, active duty service members, Reservists, and Guard members can submit photos online Sept. 15-Oct. 20 as part of the America250 November Salute. People can submit photos online at america250.org/november-salute.
Patriot Day, 2021
Patriot Day, a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, honors the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001.
Volunteers clean national cemeteries for National Day of Service Sept. 10
Volunteers from across the U.S. gathered in 65 VA national cemeteries for a National Day of Service Sept. 10. The cleaning efforts included thousands of volunteers cleaning tens of thousands of graves, including 47 killed Sept. 11, 2001.
Volunteers can clean national cemeteries on National Day of Service
Volunteers interested in cleaning headstones in national cemeteries can sign up for a National Day of Service to be held in 65 locations Sept. 10. All volunteers interested in participating in the “National Day of Service” should sign up at Carry the Load register.
Veterans, VA is here for you: SecVA
As the nation watches the military mission end in Afghanistan, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said VA is here for all Veterans who need help. Speaking Aug. 31 at the American Legion National Convention in Phoenix, the secretary specifically addressed Afghanistan Veterans.
U.S. pullout from Afghanistan: VA psychologist, post-9/11 combat Veteran on impact to Vets, service members
“We as post-9/11 Veterans are very resilient and can make significant and positive contributions to society. But at the same time, our military service and the difficulties we face reintegrating to civilian life make us one of the highest-risk Veteran populations.”
