March’s National Nutrition Month offers us a chance to celebrate our traditions and focus on our Whole Health. This year’s theme is “Food Connects Us,” which reminds us that the foods we enjoy are often connected to our family, culture and social …
Pacific Islands VA has several programs that aim to keep Veterans fit. One of those programs, GeroFit, is targeted specifically at older Veterans. At each stage of life, people have different fitness needs. The Gerofit program is tailored to the needs and …
David Emanuel Hickman was born in January 1988 in Greensboro, North Carolina. After graduating from Northeast High School in 2006, where he was a football star and Taekwondo black belt, Hickman joined the Army in 2009. Hickman was a specialist in the 2nd …
In 2024, 53% of men and 47% of women reportedly experienced some form of romance scam in an online dating environment. Romance scams targeting Veterans often begin innocently on dating apps or websites, social media platforms or even through email. …
Nicholas Straber, a Boy Scout and a senior at Triton Central High School, is following in his family’s tradition by undertaking a community service project aimed at aiding homeless Veterans in Indianapolis by partnering with Indianapolis VA. Straber and …
Army Veteran Terrill Giere has been out of the military for more than 20 years, but he still has the fighting spirit of a soldier. After battling heart failure and a stroke, relying on a left ventricular device (LVAD) to keep him alive, and then developing …
Hello life, what do you want to tell me? There are moments in life when we owe it to ourselves to stop and listen to what really matters. When we hear what life is telling us, we can make choices that help us increase our level of well-being and …
Editor’s note: 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. My spouse retired from military service in 2024. His …
Motivated and dedicated are the two words that best describe Stark Hill, a licensed practical nurse, telehealth clinical technician and preceptor. She tackles all those jobs and more to support Veterans at the Chattanooga VA Clinic in person and online …
Editor’s note: 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. For many Veterans, the transition to civilian life …
Northern Indiana VA’s Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) department in Marion, Indiana, provides fresh produce from its garden and greenhouse to Veterans. This initiative benefits those living in long-term care units, the Substance Abuse Residential …
At Ralph H. Johnson VA, our commitment to Veterans extends beyond medical care to ensuring Veterans’ families feel supported and valued. We’re proud to spotlight our Ambassador of Excellence, Rocheryl Michael, a dedicated information receptionist who works …
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins delivered an uplifting message today as VA employees nationwide returned to in-person work. This transition follows President Trump’s January 20, 2025, presidential memorandum directing federal agencies to phase …
This month’s Center for Women Veterans Book Corner author is Air Force Veteran Ericka E. Kelly, who wrote “Take Charge of Your Military Transition.” Kelly was the 17th Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Air Force Reserve Command and the Senior Enlisted …
Army Veteran Jimmy Villanueva is quick to flash a smile, but that wasn’t always the case. For more than two decades, the former transport and supply soldier lived without most of his front teeth due to a motorcycle accident. Now, Villanueva has a mouthful …
As part of the VHA Innovators Network (iNET) Greenhouse Opportunity, Gulf Coast VA hosted an external innovator who is currently developing a virtual reality software designed to provide interactive diabetic patient education. The VHA Innovators Network is …
Luther H. Smith was born in September 1920 in Des Moines, Iowa, the second of nine children. His passion for aviation ignited after experiencing his first flight in a Ford Tri-Motor aircraft and admiring the military pilots who delivered mail in open- …
As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the long and distinguished history of Veterans who have served our nation with dedication, as well as the pioneers who have advocated for improvements in the delivery of benefits and care for Veterans. From Dr. …
VA Secretary Doug Collins outlined key accomplishments at VA during the first 30 days of the Trump administration, emphasizing the department’s commitment to prioritizing Veterans. “The Veteran is back first at the VA,” Collins stated. “We’re putting the …
Army Veteran Larry Scales has been living with heart issues for years. The 68-year-old Texan had his first heart attack in 1999 and, over the years, he worked hard to improve his health. Despite quitting smoking and watching his diet, he had a second …
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