Veterans with MST find strength, recovery in community
VA's annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign helps to raise public awareness of military sexual trauma, and educate individuals and communities on MST.
From MST Victim to Survivor: One Woman’s Story
Jessie Truitt had finally landed her dream job. She was 23 and working as an Army recruiter in DuBois, Pa., right in her hometown area. Diligent, conscientious and hard-working, she was named Top Reserve Recruiter for the Pittsburgh Recruiting Battalion in 2005. In May of that year she and her husband celebrated when they learned she was pregnant. Three months later, in August, she was [...]
Honoring Veterans voices, helping MST survivors heal
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)—an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and to educate communities and individuals about how to prevent sexual violence. This year, VA adopted the theme of “Honoring Veterans’ Voices, Helping Military Sexual Trauma Survivors to Heal” for its SAAM activities.
Veteran helps family, then discovers HUD-VASH program to get back on his feet
Army Veteran quit his job to help his daughter then needed help himself. HUD-VASH program found him a home…and an air conditioner.
Social Determinants of Health – Veteran Health Equity podcast episode 1
VA’s Office of Health Equity champions the advancement of health equity and the reduction of health disparities in Veterans.
Veterans, communities connect through art, writing workshops
Community Building Art Works helps Veterans connect with their communities through free online art and writing workshops.
#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Tillie Smith
During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Tillie Smith, who served for six years as a mechanic.
Vets First Podcast S:2 E:4: Two candid discussions about drug use disorders
In this episode of Vets First Podcast, hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea discuss drug use disorders with two recovered Army Veterans.
California partnership helps Veterans find justice through health care
BayLegal – A winner in the VA National Community Partnership Challenge, providing free legal aid to low-income people including Veterans.
Why I get my health care at VA: Candace
Air Force Reserve Veteran Candace wanted to serve other Veterans. Now she works at a Vet Center, helping Veterans and their family members.
No immediate family, so 300 Veterans came to his funeral
The Fort Sill Veteran community and their families paid their respects at the funeral of Corporal Charles York, an American hero, during this special memorial service.
#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Queta Rodriguez
During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Queta Rodriguez, who served in Somalia and Afghanistan.
