It’s clear to Sally Hammitt, interim deputy director of the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, that there’s strength in numbers in the fight to end Veteran homelessness. VA has doubled down on its commitment to supporting homeless Veterans by …
Beginning Sept. 27, 2025, all federal agencies—including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. This change will apply to all federal positions to comply with Executive Order 14170 and the Merit Hiring …
When we think about suicide prevention, we often focus on crisis intervention—the critical moment when someone reaches out for help. But what if we could intervene earlier, before the crisis develops? What if we could address the underlying isolation and …
Since its launch in 2023, the Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) program has already provided over $2 billion in total coverage to more than 60,000 Veterans. VALife provides up to $40,000 of whole life insurance coverage to Veterans. Veterans age 80 …
When Veteran June Hamilton was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at 24, she was told her career and independence were over. Instead, she chose a different path. With support from her family, the G.I. Bill, and later the VA health care system, she …
The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program. Feeling like your job hunt is going …
National Dog Day is a celebration of all dogs, and Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) would like to honor the power of one dog, Willie Nelson, and the profound impact he and his owner, Ann Harris, have on Veterans and their families. When …
Your safety and well-being matter. For many women Veterans, it can be hard to feel safe when there is intimate partner violence (IPV). If you’ve experienced emotional, physical or sexual harm, control or fear in a relationship, know this: You are not alone …
There’s a popular quote that maybe you’ve seen on social media: “Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle.” Often, we may feel we are experience unusually difficult times, however, these words were penned in 1897 as, “Be pitiful, for every man is …
At the VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS), a team of 24 works hard to clean and prepare over 10,000 tools each month, keeping everything germ-free to ensure every surgery goes smoothly. “By meticulously cleaning and sterilizing medical instruments and …
Veteran trust in (89.0%) and satisfaction with (91.9%) VA telehealth have increased to new heights for the fifth consecutive year. Telehealth is breaking barriers to care by meeting Veterans where they are without regard to distance or location. These …
Elias, a Marine Veteran, built a career in law enforcement, serving more than 20 years as a supervisory probation officer after leaving the military. About 15 years ago, he signed up for VA care, showed up to his initial appointment, discussed the trauma …
This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on community asset maps to aid suicide prevention, reversing the aging caused by TBIs, and a new homecare system for older Veterans. Community …
When 95-year-old Air Force Veteran Roy Clifton arrived at Sheridan VA Medical Center (SVAMC) in March 2025, he thought he didn’t have much time left. “I had a bone infection in both feet and could barely walk,” he said. “Then I had a fall that caused a …
While visiting family in South Carolina, Marine Veteran Bobby Holt found himself in a tough spot. His eyeglasses broke and he was the only one able to drive his brother back to New England. Without his glasses, the trip wouldn’t just be difficult—it would …
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) actively works to meet these Veterans in …
Every Veteran who wants to stop using tobacco finds their own motivation for quitting. For Dustin Johnson, a Navy Veteran who was smoking a half pack to a full pack of cigarettes each day, the biggest motivator was cash. Johnson estimates he was spending $ …
When Ron and Joanne Gasper decided to put down roots, they purchased a charming ranch house on a quiet cul-de-sac in Papillion, Nebraska. The Gasper’s raised four children and spent 43 years together in that home until Joanne passed away in 2022. Now, …
On Friday mornings, a van from George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center Homeless Program pulls up outside community shelters to meet Veterans experiencing homelessness. The mobile medical unit, managed by the Homeless and Justice Clinical Recovery Program and …
September 11 is recognized as a National Day of Service, a day dedicated to giving back to our communities and honoring the lives affected by the events of 9/11. VA offers numerous opportunities for you, your family, community organizations or service …
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