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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mary Johanson, Director of Video Standardization, 4th Combat Camera Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., gives a Valentine's card to U.S. Army Spc. 3rd Class Glenn Bennett, a Vietnam era veteran at Loma Linda Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christine Jones/Released)

Valentines and visitors say Thank You Veterans

Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 9:50 amFebruary 10, 2021 Posted in Health, Inside Veterans Health by Hans Petersen 4 comments 3k views

Every year around Valentine’s Day, VA invites you to help us salute our Veteran patients with cards and …

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2021: Veterans Health Administration’s 75th anniversary

Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 2:00 pmJanuary 22, 2021 Posted in Health, VHA 75th Anniversary by Hans Petersen 1k views

For 75 years, the Veterans Health Administration has honored America’s Veterans by providing exceptional …

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A nurse with a passion for helping Veterans

Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2020 2:00 pmDecember 22, 2020 Posted in Health by Veterans Health Administration 2k views

VA nurse Christine Long helps families facing financial hardships during the holidays. "Military service is …

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Partnership feeds 500 Veterans over holidays

Posted on Saturday, December 5, 2020 4:00 pmNovember 30, 2020 Posted in Health, VA Volunteers by VAntage Point Contributor 408 views

A special partnership helped feed 500 Veterans and families in Salt Lake City. An army of volunteers handed …

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Thank our Veterans on Giving Tuesday

Posted on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 amNovember 30, 2020 Posted in Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 610 views

It’s Giving Tuesday! Consider making a donation to your local VA facility to support their holiday …

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Student volunteer earns multiple scholarships

Posted on Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:00 amOctober 28, 2020 Posted in Health, VA Volunteers by VAntage Point Contributor 380 views

Tiffany Pham spent summers at VA as a student volunteer. “Such a great experience to have the opportunity …

Volunteers return safely to national cemeteries during COVID-19

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 4:00 pmSeptember 22, 2020 Posted in Honoring Vets, Memorial Affairs, Top Stories by Adam Stump 2k views

Volunteers are returning to national cemeteries under certain circumstances, following strict COVID-19 …

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VA volunteer Barbara Abbey awarded national honor

Posted on Friday, September 18, 2020 2:00 pmSeptember 14, 2020 Posted in Health, VA Volunteers by Hans Petersen 546 views

VA volunteer Barbara Abbey was named the winner of a national AARP contest saluting Volunteers across …

Honoring Veterans on December 3, GivingTuesday

Posted on Monday, December 2, 2019 10:00 amNovember 26, 2019 Posted in Health, VA Volunteers by Hans Petersen 1k views

Make this holiday season a little brighter for Veterans in your town. Join in the GIVING TUESDAY activities …

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McAllen VA and Food Bank partner to fight hunger

Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2019 10:00 amAugust 29, 2019 Posted in Health, Nutrition by Luis H. Loza Gutierrez 744 views

VA and the Department of Agriculture host the annual Feds Feed Families Food Drive and in Texas, of course, …

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