Myth: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) isn’t hiring for public positions right now. Fact: At the time of publishing this news story, VA has nearly 3,000 jobs posted publicly. Despite the facts, this is a commonly perpetuated myth about working at VA. So, let’s break down the difference between competitive and noncompetitive hiring. What…
Veterans find strength, new beginnings at 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic
Veterans from across the country came to San Diego to participate in the 18th National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Nearly 150 recently injured Veterans were welcomed at the opening ceremony at Petco Park, sponsored by the Veterans Canteen Service. VA leaders shared messages of encouragement and support as the Clinic officially got underway. The 18th…
Switch from DS Logon to Login.gov or ID.me by September 30
After Sept. 30, 2025, Veterans will have two secure options to sign in to VA.gov and VA mobile apps―a Login.gov account or ID.me account. Most Veterans have already made the switch. If you’re still using a DS Logon username and password, we want to make sure you’re prepared when this option is discontinued by the…
Surge events aim to get unsheltered Veterans off the streets
A new national initiative to address homelessness among Veterans is building on work already taking place at Milwaukee VA. On Thursday, July 17, Milwaukee VA’s Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) hosted the first of three surge events aimed at identifying unsheltered Veterans in Milwaukee County, and connecting them with services and resources to help transition…
WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
The Guntersville VA Clinic was filled with joy, gratitude and patriotic pride as staff, family and friends gathered in July to celebrate a remarkable milestone for World War II Veteran William Morrow. The clinic hosted an early 100th birthday celebration to honor the centenarian’s extraordinary life and service. Morrow, Army Veteran who served from 1943…
Using technology to help Veterans manage diabetes
Lakshmi Singh, a clinical pharmacist practitioner at the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS), is dedicated to advancing diabetes care through new technologies. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 24 while in pharmacy school, Singh channels her personal experience into her professional practice as a diabetes provider, educator and Diabetes Technology Program coordinator. “I was…
How to Tailor Your VA Job Search on USAJOBS
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you search for jobs on USAJOBS. For starters, even searching for open positions at just the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) returns thousands of results. Luckily, USAJOBS has several very effective filtering options that can help you narrow down your options. Here are six tips to tailor your VA…
‘Got Measles?’
Have you had your measles vaccine? Hopefully, your answer is “yes.” But more and more Americans, Veterans included, have answered “no,” even as the largest measles outbreak in decades continues to grow across the country. As a VA pharmacist for more than 20 years, I believe it’s my duty to educate Veterans and their families…
Live Whole Health #287: Coconut lime hydration
This recipe may have you singing Harry Nilsson’s 1970’s catchy chorus on repeat! This version, however, is putting the lime in the coconut water, as our end-of-summer hydration anthem. When the summer heat hits, staying hydrated isn’t just about drinking more water, it’s also about replacing the electrolytes your body loses through sweat. That’s where…
Did you know VA has a radiological medical emergency response team?
When you hear of radiological incidents, it may come as a surprise to learn about VA’s involvement in the emergency response. Well, for about four decades, VHA has owned one of the oldest, continuously evolving emergency response teams in the federal government: the Medical Emergency Radiological Response Team (MERRT). A critical capability that’s charged of…
Veteran finds housing and hope
Case manager Carmen Cooper, a dedicated Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System social worker with the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, spends her days tirelessly helping homeless Veterans secure stable housing in Dothan, Alabama. One of those Veterans is Jasmine Johnson, who was living out of a hotel with her two…
Gerofit helps Veterans reach their goals
When Army Veteran Emiko Lanier, 71, joined VA’s Gerofit program, she faced serious challenges—persistent back and leg pain, fatigue and declining mobility. At the same time, fellow Army Veteran Wally Dombrowski, a licensed 100-Ton Master, had concerns of his own: weakness in his legs, balance issues and a dip in confidence about aging well. Their…