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New report shows Veterans helped by transition support plans

Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 9:00 amMarch 12, 2020 Posted in Benefits by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

A new report commissioned by VA's Benefits Administration (VBA) looks at the needs of transitioning service …

Labor Dept. announces competition to better connect transitioning service members and employers

Posted on Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00 amDecember 11, 2019 Posted in Benefits, Employment, Guest Posts by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia announced a competition to develop a new tool to help transitioning service …

IMAGE: Two VA representatives on headsets talking to a transitioning service member or Veteran

VA launches ‘Solid Start’ to proactively contact Veterans during first-year of transition

Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 9:00 amDecember 11, 2019 Posted in Benefits by Margarita Devlin 8k views

Veterans in their first year of military to civilian transition will learn about VA programs and benefits …

REAch Veteran Toolbox Program has shipped more than 8,000 toolboxes to Veterans, which contains about $600 worth of tools.

WWII Veteran creates program for Post-9/11 Purple Heart recipients

Posted on Monday, September 2, 2019 4:00 pmAugust 30, 2019 Posted in #VetResources by Tim Hudak 212k views

The Veteran Toolbox Program provides Veterans with toolboxes filled with more than $600 of tools to help …

Air Force Veteran and Associate Director of VA Eastern Colorado, Richard Tremaine, believes one person can make a difference in the lives of Veterans.

A career and a calling: VA interviews Richard Tremaine

Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 1:46 pmAugust 1, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 593 views

Richard Tremaine, Associate Director of VA Eastern Colorado and an Air Force Veteran, found his calling …

A career with VA enables Veterans to apply their unique experience and continue a life of service.

Supporting Veterans’ success after service

Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 9:48 amJune 13, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 185 views

Veterans make an incredible sacrifice in order to protect America and its freedom. When they return home, …

Explore which of America’s 100 largest cities offer the best support for Veterans re-entering civilian life.

2017’s best cities for Veterans to live

Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 10:11 amJanuary 30, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 608 views

At VA, we understand the challenges many Veterans face during their transition back to civilian life. And …

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New Economic Opportunity Report Informs MyVA Innovation

Posted on Friday, January 9, 2015 2:32 pmFebruary 25, 2015 Posted in Benefits, Guest Posts by Rosye Cloud 295 views

New economic opportunity report compares Veteran/Non-Veteran outcomes, allows VA to make informed decisions …