Are you a Veteran with aspirations of entrepreneurship and business ownership? Do you need guidance to help you put your idea into action? Warrior Rising is positioned to help you. A non-profit organization … Continue reading Veterans needing business start-up help can turn to Warrior Rising
As President Biden announced on May 11, the COVID-19 public health emergency is over. Since January 2021, COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95% and hospitalizations are down nearly 91%. Globally, COVID-19 deaths … Continue reading How VA served Veterans during the pandemic
In time for Memorial Day weekend this year, the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has expanded its online memorialization platform to include 27 Department of Defense-managed cemeteries, including Arlington National Cemetery. … Continue reading NCA expands Veterans Legacy Memorial for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day is always officially designated as the last Monday in May. This year, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 29. On this day and the days leading up to … Continue reading More than 200 free Memorial Day observances and events across the country
PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert, America’s national night of remembrance, returns for a live presentation this Sunday hosted by Tony award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy award-winner Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors … Continue reading National Memorial Day Concert to honor Gold Star Families, Vietnam War POWs
May is Women’s Health Care Month, a time when we focus on making sure that women’s health care is a top priority and that women have access to the resources … Continue reading At VA, women’s health care is a top priority
The Defense Department recognized a group of service members and civilians for their outstanding work toward sexual assault prevention and victim support in an annual award ceremony held at the … Continue reading Civilians, Service Members Recognized for Excellence in Sexual Assault Prevention, Victim Advocacy
Vietnam Veteran and “Veterans Radio” cofounder Dale Throneberry hosts a weekly broadcast to feature Veterans’ “stories of struggle, sacrifice and success in and out of military service.” Regular fare includes … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Dale Throneberry
Jesse Brown VA in Chicago held an important Veterans Information Week aimed at providing Veterans with a range of resources and information surrounding the PACT ACT and to help them … Continue reading Jesse Brown VA in Chicago holds Veterans Information Week
Throughout the month of May, American Forces Travel is celebrating Military Appreciation Month by providing exclusive discounted offers on flights, hotels, car rentals, and cruises, accessible to all Veterans: 10% … Continue reading Find Military Appreciation Month travel discounts for Veterans
At the beginning of the Civil War, Army 1st Lt. Francis Edwin Brownell avenged the death of his unit’s colonel by taking out his killer. Those actions made Brownell a … Continue reading Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Francis Brownell
In recognition of their service to America’s heroes, VA has implemented programs and policies aimed at protecting the safety and health of its employees. Orlando VA staff are encouraged to … Continue reading Employee wellness provides around-the-clock whole health services
For many Veterans, eating fast began with basic training. Consuming food has always been something you do to survive, and eating is a considerable aggravation for drill instructors given the … Continue reading You’re eating too fast! Slow down!
Cole Condiff was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1990. He attended Sachse High School, graduating in 2008. Afterward, he enrolled at Utah Valley University before moving to Spokane, Washington, to … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Cole Condiff
Meta Monteleon, a treasured resident at Dublin VA, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 3. She was 108. Monteleon served in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII. After discharging … Continue reading Army Veteran Meta Monteleon passes away at 108
Raymond John Marx was born in July 1946 and dedicated his life to the Navy, IT management and invention. He grew up with his mother and brother, and attended Mt. … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Raymond Marx
Army Veteran Bryan Luckey was born on August 27, 1980, in Tampa, Florida. He came from a military family. His father, Patrick, served in the Army, and his brother, Matthew, in … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Bryan Luckey
This is the story of a Veteran who found help at a transitional facility for homeless Veterans. Seven days after walking across the stage for his high school graduation, Robert … Continue reading VA homeless programs there for Army Veteran
In 2022, VHA’s Simulation Learning, Evaluation, Assessment and Research Network (SimLEARN) continuously demonstrated the necessity of health care simulation-based trainings, exercises and testing in order to safely and proactively ensure … Continue reading Health Care Simulation at VA Tests Innovation and Builds Better Veteran Care
Many people don’t think twice about scheduling an appointment with a doctor. Their biggest barriers may be insurance concerns or finding the time for a visit. But what if you … Continue reading Suicide prevention and LGBTQ+ Veterans
Bruno Peter Gaido was born in 1916 in Staunton, Illinois, just two years after his parents John and Clementina Gaido immigrated from Italy. Upon graduation from Lincoln High School in … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Bruno Gaido
Dalena Nguyen, a VA pharmacist, is a first generation American, born to parents who fled Vietnam in the 1980s to escape communism. She lost her 49-year-old father who suffered from … Continue reading First generation VA pharmacist devoted to serving Veterans
