On March 30, 2001, Coral Wong Pietsch became the first female Asian American general officer in the Army and the first female general officer of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps’ … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Coral Wong Pietsch
When Sarah West chose to become a nurse practitioner, her path was not only defined by a career choice but also shaped by the personal tragedies she had endured. She … Continue reading A VA nurse’s journey to specialized care
Your Commissary recently launched the new Commissary CLICK2GO (CC2G) mobile app for Apple and Android devices to make your shopping experience even more convenient. To help you learn more about … Continue reading Five Commissary app tips Veterans should know
Have you seen a VA employee doing something noteworthy, in words or action, and making a positive difference to the Veterans we serve? If so, you can recognize these heroes … Continue reading Recognize a VA employee with an I CARE Award!
The needs of our Veteran population never stop, nor does our promise to care for them, which is why VA has made a commitment to hiring more than 52,000 employees … Continue reading Improved hiring processes at VA mean increased opportunity for you
Veterans and employees alike are finding happiness through health care thanks to the Transforming Health and Resilience through Integration of Values-based Experience (THRIVE), which has been adopted at 60 VA … Continue reading THRIVE: Helping Veterans and employees find happiness
Navy Veteran Mildred Helen McAfee pioneered women’s military leadership as the first director of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, or WAVES, in the Navy and as the first … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Mildred McAfee
More than 175 researchers and health care providers from VA, Universities, private organizations and hospitals gathered alongside Veterans in May 2023 at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA in Colorado to … Continue reading Researchers support Veterans exposed to toxic substances
Have you heard of hybrid career fairs? They are events held both in-person and virtually that allow job seekers and employers to meet and interact with more flexibility and ease. … Continue reading Career fair to recruit “America’s Best” Veterans, service members, military spouses
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock A locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure … Continue reading Live Whole Health #173: Slow down! You move too fast
In 2015, President Obama presented the Medal of Honor to Captain Florent Groberg—marking only the tenth time a living service member has received our Nation’s highest valor award—for his actions … Continue reading Memorial Day note: This belongs to them
As the leader of a machine gun platoon during World War II, Army 1st Lt. Rudolph Bianco Davila’s job was to cover the backs of the rifle company in front … Continue reading Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Rudolph B. Davila
Days before his 100th birthday, Wilburn Rowden was honored by the staff at Harry S. Truman VA with a party. As he entered the auditorium, more than 70 employees gave … Continue reading Truman VA celebrates World War II Veteran’s 100th birthday
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance to honor the courage of millions of Americans living with mental health conditions, celebrate the loved ones and professionals who support … Continue reading Prioritizing Veterans’ mental health: Addressing access to care
Juan Solorio was born on November 23, 1972, in Dallas, Texas. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington. According to military.com, … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Juan Solorio
Roughly 400 Veterans packed the Beach Civic Hall on April 27 in Clarksville, Tennessee, as Tennessee Valley VA held its PACT Act Fair. Veterans had the opportunity to enroll in … Continue reading Tennessee Veterans learn about PACT Act benefits
VA’s oncology nurses are health care professionals who specialize in providing cancer care for Veterans. These highly skilled nurses work alongside physicians and other health care providers to deliver personalized … Continue reading Meet a few nurses of VA’s National Oncology Program
Herbert Sobel was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1912. When he was of age, he attended the Culver Military Academy and later graduated from the University of Illinois. Sobel worked … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Herbert Sobel
VA is now providing more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before, and in order to continue serving Veterans at this historic rate, we are hiring additional … Continue reading VA releases new Workforce Dashboard
As we celebrate Memorial Day and honor those who have lost their lives for our country, we will pause in our duties to acknowledge the depth and breadth of these … Continue reading For Memorial Day, VA honors the sacrifices of those who served
As a young medic in the Army in 1969, Garret Eisin was captivated by the nurses he served alongside. This admiration led him to pursue a nursing degree in 1974, … Continue reading VA nurse reflects on 50 years of service
John Copeland Holmes was born on February 6, 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana, who served during World War II in the China-Burma-India theater. When Holmes received his draft notice, he chose … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Force Veteran John C. Holmes
