During spring, many Veterans and beneficiaries are busy cleaning house. Spring is also a good time to clean more than your home by reducing paper and disposing of outdated electronic devices. While navigating what to keep and what to dispose of, it’s an …
Art was a big part of John Lewis’ life growing up in Brooklyn, New York. Born in Puerto Rico to Trinidadian parents, he sought solace from the inner-city streets while living with his parents and 8 siblings. Being the eldest child, Lewis found his outlet …
Did you know? VA has a program that can help unbanked Veterans get accounts, helping them to prevent fraud and grant easier access to earned benefits. VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) in 2019, and since then it has helped more …
Spring is the time to try new ways of staying active. With VA’s virtual care resources, you have all the tools you need to support your goals—anytime, anywhere, right from your mobile devices. Here are three VA mobile apps to try that can help you take …
Franz “Frank” Cohn was born in August 1925 in Breslau, Germany. His family fled to the United States just before the Nazi Kristallnacht. Cohn was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943. During his basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, he was sworn in as a U …
At VA, we are All About Veterans—and that means a real commitment to providing world-class care and services to those who served, whether they reside in a city, coast or rural community. Did you know that rural communities provide homes for more than 4 …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. By transforming military experience into cutting-edge drone …
Army Veteran Timothy Sanders travels over two hours each way to get his health care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. While he knows there are VA clinics closer to his home and he dreads Houston’s big-city traffic, his special …
When Marine Corps Veteran Ivson Shelley was admitted to hospice care at the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania, he shared a heartfelt wish: to marry his lifelong love, Wanda Rivera. The couple had dated over 50 years before and rekindled their …
If you’re newly retired from the military, Military OneSource is available to help ensure your transition is successful. Veterans and their families have full access to Military OneSource resources and support for 365 days from their end of tour of service …
When Army Veteran Steven Altrich went for his annual physical at the Fargo North Dakota VA in January 2023, his main concern was getting help to quit smoking . Shortly after that appointment, however, he underwent a recommended low-dose CT scan that …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. Many Veterans need assistance at home and out in the community. …
Do you need to “shake it off?” Follow Mary Horne, Yoga Teacher from Central Arkansas VA, in a moving meditation practice. If you are needing a quick change in routine, try this “standing twist” movement. Although it is shown in a standing position, this …
As the Indy cars speed into the Indy 500 to start practicing, there are also gold medal-winning performing artists, creative writers and visual artists heading to Indianapolis to show off their talents at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (NVCAF …
Migraines are not just regular headaches—they can disrupt your entire day. Everyday triggers such as stress, light, noise, smells, disrupted routines and lifestyle habits can make them worse. So can prior military experiences and hormone changes. It’s …
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. This month’s Center for Women Veterans Book Corner author is retired Army Veteran Lisa Renee Kirk, who served as a military policeman from …
For Army Veteran Dari Pfeiffer, dancing is freedom. “It is joyful movement. I’m able to try to paint a picture of how this makes me feel and maybe do a little storytelling along the way.” Pfeiffer is an aerial dance performer, or aerialist. Her art form …
Naticia Sapp is an Air Force Veteran who medically retired after five years of service. She currently lives near Atlanta, Georgia. A registered nurse by trade, Sapp now serves as a community care doula and youth outreach coordinator. Despite her health …
Vietnam Veterans Bob and Scotty Dick say they finally got the recognition they never had, thanks to an Honor Flight and VA employees who help Veterans in and outside of work. When Bob Dick came home from Vietnam in 1972, no one clapped. No one cheered. No …
Cookie Avvampato was born in June 1948 in Seattle, Washington, to John and Verda (Meyers) Moore. She grew up in a family deeply rooted in military values and community service. In 1967, she married John Avvampato and together they raised two children, …
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