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This month we think about heart health and the small daily choices we make to protect it.  February is also a month we often associate with chocolate. Thankfully, these two can coexist. A healthy heart doesn’t require giving up foods you love or being afraid to try new ones. Sometimes it just means letting an unexpected…

A Whole Health approach grows into daily routines for homebound Veterans Every morning, George Washington Brown checks on his garden, something that depends on him.  “It gives me something to care for,” said Brown, an Army Veteran. “Growing up, we had a vegetable farm. It is a great memory from my childhood.”  Brown is enrolled…

Every second counts when it comes to clinical readiness Last October, the stands at the Everglades Softball Complex in Florida were filled with the typical sounds of a community game. That changed instantly when Jeff Kleinholz collapsed in the announcer’s booth. Dennie Llewellyn was the first to reach him and immediately began chest compressions. However,…

Every step of the way A loving smile, financial management and assistance with daily living. These are just a few of the ways the caregivers who dutifully look after the Veterans in their lives provide aid. Francine Wolf, the daughter of 104-year-old  Army Veteran Maurice Zolkower, is one such caregiver who has benefited from the…

Every recruitment event brings thoughtful questions from job seekers eager to learn how to make the most of their application to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). From employee benefits to finding the perfect role, VA recruiters hear many of the same questions time and again—and for good reason. For those who aren’t able to…

Managing one’s health is a full-time commitment for any Veteran beginning a weight-management journey. The dietitians at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System have some advice, informative research and recommended programs for any Veteran seeking to better themselves. VA’s National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP) has released its monthly healthy…

VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) invite cities, towns and non-profit organizations that wish to host local Veterans Day Observances to apply to be recognized as official Veterans Day Regional Sites. Regional observances—such as parades, concerts, ceremonies, and educational programs—highlight the vital contributions Veterans have made to our nation’s history and culture. Why…

After years in uniform, Charles Bazier found himself standing at a familiar point many Veterans know too well: the moment after service when the mission is over, but the next chapter is not yet clear. The transition into civilian life can feel like losing a rhythm, a team and a sense of direction all at…

Join the Great American Spit Out and let VA help you stop chewing and dipping for good  It’s often not easy to stop chewing or dipping. Tobacco is addictive and cravings are real. That’s why, for the Great American Spit Out this Feb. 19, Veterans should know that VA will provide them with tools to…

Starting this year, Veterans, service members and their surviving spouses can deduct VA funding fees on their taxes when purchasing a home using the VA-guaranteed home loan. The VA funding fee is a one-time payment that the Veteran, service member or survivor pays on a VA-backed or VA direct home loan. Generally, the VA home…

Take your career to the next level this winter by joining  the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We’re spotlighting some of our most in-demand roles across the country—roles that not only support our mission of serving Veterans but also provide you with benefits that fit your lifestyle. VA currently has over 2,000 roles available (at…

Big Spring honors the remarkable life of Navy Veteran JL Stevens Navy Veteran and Centenarian JL Stevens provides remarks to a gathering of more than 100 Big Spring and West Texas VA Health Care System staff following a ceremony marking his 100th birthday and his century of service. On Jan. 29, 2026, the West Texas…