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Tips for Veterans celebrating Independence Day

Posted on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:00 pmJuly 2, 2019 Posted in #VetResources, Vets Experience by Brett Robbins 22k views

For some Veterans, Independence Day celebrations trigger uneasiness and discomfort. To ensure a safe and …

This holiday, VA reflects on all Veterans have done to help keep America free.

VA honors Veterans this Independence Day

Posted on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 1:37 pmJuly 3, 2018 Posted in Top Stories, VA Careers by VA Careers 617 views

July 4, 1776, marks the day the United States declared its independence from England. Since then, Veterans …

Fireworks are seen from the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial area, in Arlington, Va. on July 4, 2013. To the left of it, in the distance, is a corner of the Lincoln Memorial, then the U.S.. Department of Agriculture Yates Building (dark red brick building), the

Independence Day events at VA Medical Centers

Posted on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 7:30 amJuly 3, 2018 Posted in Health, Honoring Vets, Inside Veterans Health by Hans Petersen 654 views

July 4 - Independence Day. A holiday for America, a special day for Veterans, the men and women who have …

Fireworks

4th of July: A time to celebrate and remember

Posted on Friday, June 29, 2018 1:20 pmJune 29, 2018 Posted in Mental Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 825 views

We’ve gathered a few pointers to help make this 4th of July enjoyable for all — especially those who …

Enjoy the holiday and celebrate our Veterans

Make the difference for Veteran care this 4th

Posted on Monday, July 3, 2017 9:00 amJuly 3, 2017 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 123 views

At VA, it’s our life’s work to deliver critical services to our deserving Veterans, and we’re so proud …

Soldiers in uniform being greeted in front of an airplane.

This 4th of July is Different

Posted on Friday, July 1, 2011 3:02 pmSeptember 20, 2018 Posted in Top Stories by Jessica Slider 158 views

On July 4 2009 & 2010 a naturalization ceremony was held in Baghdad for active duty servicemembers, nearly …

Military service members on a ship

Togetherness

Posted on Friday, July 1, 2011 1:54 pmSeptember 20, 2018 Posted in Guest Posts by Shanda Taylor-Boyd 118 views

A Veteran shares the need for togetherness on July 4th. In her long history of service she had enjoyed the …