CASCO – Gerry Beaudry was sitting in a New Jersey diner having breakfast when a man noticed his World War II cap and struck up a conversation. Gerry Beaudry of New Jersey, a 90-year-old World War II bomber pilot, stands Monday at The Heath on the southern …
Although I’m not a veteran, I was very pleased to read in this newspaper a report by Steve Collins that the Department of Veterans Affairs will build a 24-bed facility at Togus for those with mental health and substance abuse issues. Right now, these …
Caroline Yarmala’s first-ever marathon was a meaningful one — to more than just her, she hopes. Yarmala ran the virtual Boston Marathon on Saturday using a bib belonging to Michelle L’Heureux, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing who has become a …
VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service is deploying its electronic Virtual Assistant (e-VA) to the national stage. e-VA is an artificial intelligence platform, providing modern, streamlined and responsive customer service support to VR…
Editor’s note: this post was updated Sept. 1, 2020. Suicide is one of the most challenging societal issues of our time, and sadly, one that affects those who served our Nation at alarming rates. For Veterans, the suicide rate is 1.5 times higher and the …
All transitioning servicewomen are encouraged to register for a virtual training session. VA’s Women’s Health Transition Training program is available virtually twice a day through mid-December. The schedule allows more women to attend than in the past. …
February 2019 marked the successful implementation of the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act (AMA), which resulted in faster and easier ways to appeal your compensation claim. AMA created a new decision review and appeals process that …
Are you in the market for a new home? Or maybe just considering buying a home in the future? You’re in luck! The VA home loan is available for eligible Veterans, service members, and certain surviving spouses. And, no down payment is ever required by VA. …
VA worked with state representatives to compile a list of the most popular state Veteran monuments, part of a five part series. Below is a list in alphabetical order. Alabama “Alabama is a very patriotic state with Veterans representing more than 10% of …
VA Maine Healthcare System Caregiver Support Program will host resource fairs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at four locations throughout Maine. The drive-by source fairs will provide veterans with information about VA and community programs. …
Veterans have a significantly higher suicide rate than other adults in the U.S. This means Veterans are also more likely to have known someone who took their own life. Uniting for Suicide Postvention (USPV) helps make sense of a suicide loss. The program …
Veterans can learn more about GI Bill benefits they’ve earned through a new three-part series just released. The series, “Building Your Future with the GI Bill,” coincides with the third anniversary of the Colmery Act, signed into law Aug. 17, 2017. VA’s …
BRUNSWICK — On Monday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. in downtown Brunswick there will be an official groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Veterans Plaza. Dignitaries for the event range from representatives from area Veterans organizations, office of U. …
VA worked with state representatives to compile a list of the largest or most successful state employer of Veterans, part of a five part series. Below is a list in alphabetical order. Alabama “Many Alabama employers actively recruit Veterans, recognizing …
Change can be challenging — or even downright difficult. But if you’re transitioning from the military, choosing a career at VA can make the experience a lot easier and less stressful. At VA, we understand the unique circumstances transitioning service …
U.S. states offer Veterans a wide range of benefits. State representatives provided VA the most underused benefit for Veterans, part of a five-part series. Below is a list of the benefits in alphabetical order by state. For VA benefits, people can download …
More than 500 Veteran-serving professionals from across the country will meet Aug. 25-27 for the annual Warrior Community Integration Symposium hosted by America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP). The purpose of the symposium is to share best practices, hear …
Over the many decades of my career, I’ve met a lot of remarkable leaders, both in the military and in medicine. I remember many of the officers and sergeants who helped me through my early years in uniform who squared me away in both word and deed. They …
Frustrated that Maine veterans with serious mental health issues have to travel hundreds of miles to get inpatient treatment, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is pushing to get them help. The first-term Lewiston Democrat said Thursday he would like to see an …
U.S. states offer Veterans a wide range of benefits. State representatives provided VA the most popular benefit for Veterans, part of a five-part series. Below is a list of the benefits in alphabetical order by state. For VA benefits, people can download …
