“Nearly every day we read about Veterans who have been swindled out of their savings,” claimed an Iowa newspaper.[i] Within the span of a single year, scams aimed at military Veterans were exposed across North America. Authorities uncovered Veteran- …
Women Veterans: VA offers comprehensive health care options for all stages of life. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, starting a family or looking to lead a more active lifestyle, VA can help. Interested in learning more? Join us for a Facebook …
READFIELD — Members of the 3rd Maine Company A Regiment Volunteer Infantry will give a presentation at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Gile Hall, 8 Old Kents Hill Road. This program, sponsored by the Readfield Historical Society, will include aspects of the …
The end of February 2018 marks the 27th anniversary of the end of combat operations of the first Gulf War, which includes the buildup of Operation Desert Shield and combat in Operation Desert Storm. Nearly 700,000 men and women served in the Persian Gulf …
Boyd Loehr, a primary care registered nurse with the VA San Diego Healthcare System, is finding remarkable success increasing Veteran access to quality care using VA’s digital health technologies. Loehr recalled a recent episode where VA flagged a Veteran …
Pictured above: Mary Torczon (L) and Jennifer Weatherford on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean during the Maine Lighthouse Ride in Portland, Maine. “These days, life is phenomenal” says Mary Torczon. “Things have never been better.” However, getting to …
I am thrilled to announce the launch of the 2018 Women Veteran Athletes Initiative. In March — Women’s History Month — 10 VA medical centers around the country will display an exhibit featuring 10 women Veteran athletes, with an expanded exhibit also …
VA’s Office of Information and Technology (OIT) released its 2017 Year in Review to celebrate the tremendous progress OIT has made in the past year toward creating a modern VA and an enhanced Veteran experience. The year in review details OIT’s pivotal …
Bomb blasts cause an estimated 78 percent of combat injuries from Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND). A group of 333 Veterans who returned from these operations participated in a VA Boston study that evaluated their cognitive …
In 2017, President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act designating March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Our nation’s Vietnam War Commemoration is an opportunity for all Americans to recognize, honor, and thank our …
VA is excited to announce the inaugural episode of the VA Innovation Ecosystem (VA:IE) podcast. In this first episode, Andrea Ippolito, a founding member of the team that launched the highly successful VA Innovators Network, hosts a powerful episode about …
War experience is now common among most current members of the Maine National Guard, the head of the force told Maine lawmakers Tuesday. In his annual "State of the National Guard" speech to the Maine Legislature, Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham said …
Belfast resident Carmine Pecorelli is enlisting the participation of other area veterans in a funeral service Wednesday, Feb. 21, for a fellow veteran who has died without survivors. According to an email message from Scott R. Brown, superintendent of the …
Who says therapy has to be complicated? Perhaps an effective tool for treatment and recovery could be something as simple as, say … a rocking chair. Just ask a Marine Veteran who participated in a rocking chair study through the Robley Rex VA Medical …
Charles Stuart’s brand-new documentary film “Into the Light,” set to screen Saturday, Feb. 17 at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta, is “a riveting story and an uplifting film about the stigma and shame surrounding mental health in this country,” said the 73- …
Valentine’s Day is a great time to say thanks to America’s Veterans during our annual National Salute to Veteran Patients. All this week, we invite you to join us as we pay tribute to America’s heroes – the men and women we proudly care for and serve. Men …
Veterans with honorable service can apply for the Veterans Identification Card (VIC) to use as proof of military service. “The new Veterans Identification Card provides a safer and more convenient and efficient way for most Veterans to show proof of …
PARIS — Harry L. Harper has been named the Veteran of the Month at the Maine Veterans’ Home. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. Harper was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 26, 1919, and grew up with two older sisters. He graduated from …
Gainful employment is an important part of anyone’s life. Transitioning from a military career to a civilian career can be daunting and challenging for many. Veterans have a plethora of skill sets and experiences to mention on their resumes and in their …
Under President Trump’s leadership, VA is engaged in the largest transformation and modernization effort in decades. As part of this effort, the department is tackling head-on issues that have lingered for years, including accountability, whistleblower …
