Picture this: It’s a summer evening and you and your friends are sitting around a picnic table with damp towels wrapped around you while someone stands at the grill flipping burgers. I bet you can smell the sizzling meat and feel your wrinkled fingers and toes after a long day in the pool or lake!…
How virtual care helped one Veteran finally face his PTSD
It’s never too late: Army Veteran finds path to PTSD recovery through virtual care Three years ago, Darrell Fullmer would never have imagined sitting in front of his laptop, talking openly about his challenges with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But that’s exactly how the 56-year-old Army Veteran found his path to healing. For nearly three…
500 volunteers, one mission: Rebuilding for those who served
Restoring more than a building More than 500 volunteers gathered March 31 to renovate the Veterans Resource Center in Dallas, improving a facility that provides essential services to homeless and at-risk Veterans in North Texas. A collaborative effort for lasting change The large-scale renovation project was led by the VA North Texas Health Care System…
From homelessness to Employee of the Year
One Veteran’s powerful journey of perseverance over homelessness For Linton Daniels, military service is a family legacy. A fourth-generation Marine, he served four years honoring the belief that serving your country is a fundamental responsibility. During his service, Daniels’ perseverance got him through the toughest circumstances while always looking out for the person next to…
Rural community profile: Revisiting Fort Meade, South Dakota
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality healthcare close to home is more important than ever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) actively works to meet these Veterans in their own communities and promotes opportunities for them to live happy and healthy lives. Let’s explore Fort Meade, South Dakota, a historic…
Honoring a hero at McAllen VA Clinic
Honoring a remarkable life of service The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS) honored 102-year-old World War II hero Veteran Clarence Hicks at the McAllen VA Clinic in March. Distinguished service in World War II Hicks served as a Navy pilot during World War II, piloting the Lockheed P2V Neptune—a maritime patrol…
Veterans may be eligible for TSA PreCheck at no cost
On Jan. 4, 2025, the VETS (Veterans Expedited TSA Screening) Safe Travel Act (Public Law 118-238) was signed into law, which allows certain Veterans who meet specific criteria to receive TSA PreCheck enrollment at no cost. TSA PreCheck provides an expedited airport screening process, allowing travelers to enjoy a secure and streamlined security screening experience.…
Ceremony honors Marine Corps legend with new headstone
In late November 2025, Marine Corps Veteran Brooks Tucker happened upon a Facebook post of Veterans from the “Marine Reconnaissance Foundation.” They were cleaning the weathered and dilapidated headstone of Navy Cross recipient Lt. Col. William Leftwich Jr. at a private cemetery in Memphis. Leftwich, who was killed in a helicopter crash during combat in Vietnam,…
City of Chillicothe proclaims June 16th as Federal EHR Day
The Chillicothe VA Medical Center proudly commemorates the successful launch of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, which went live on June 6, 2026, as part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ nationwide modernization of Veteran healthcare technology. In recognition of this achievement and its importance to Veterans throughout the region, the City…
Addressing homelessness among aging Veterans
A coordinated response to support aging homeless Veterans In fiscal year 2024, almost half of all Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare were 65 or older. By fiscal year 2035, the number of Veterans aged 85 and older is expected to increase by 66%. Within this broader population, a growing subset of aging Veterans is experiencing…
Make the grade: Understanding the General Schedule
If you’re exploring a career with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or any federal agency, you’ve likely come across the term General Schedule (GS). While it may seem complex at first, the GS system is simply a standardized way to define pay, responsibilities, and qualifications across federal government roles. Understanding how it works can help you better assess which positions align with your experience and how…
“My pain is barely a comma now”
Cheyenne VA pain management helps Veteran rethink pain Pain management at Cheyenne VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) began with a question for former Army officer Dominic Sansone. “What is your goal with the pain team?” Sansone was asked. “I knew saying, ‘I wanna feel gooder’ wouldn’t work.” So, he picked something smaller. Something specific: “I…