VA’s eighth annual Customer Experience (CX) Symposium, held Sept. 15-17, 2026, shared CX best practices and tools with 1,700 VA public servants across the country. Centered on earning Veterans’ trust and advancing a Veterans-first culture, the three-day event focused on turning Veteran voices into Veteran experience improvements. The symposium opened with a two-day virtual learning…
281.2 miles for MS: One Veteran’s journey from legally blind to Ironman
A Veteran’s fight against MS, one mile at a time My diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) came with nearly every symptom imaginable – my neurologist called me a textbook case. I experienced bowel issues, severe balance problems, slurred speech, memory loss and numbness so profound that I would walk out of my shoes without realizing…
Build your skills at VA: Training programs to explore
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is invested in helping you grow your career in service of our Veterans. We offer multiple training programs to help you build your skills, all while earning an unbeatable salary and federal benefits package. Here’s a look at a few of the opportunities available at VA to help you…
Six strings and a second chance: How music helped Justin Aguayo heal
How music and steady support reshaped a life Army Veteran Justin Aguayo, the son of a Marine, grew up the way a lot of military kids do — new schools, new towns, new faces, over and over. Home was never a place. It was whoever was in the room with him. So maybe it makes…
Live Whole Health #335: The Power of Connection
Having friends can help you live longer A study of over three million people found that strong social connections lower the risk of early death by as much as 30%. This is a greater effect than many people expected, In fact, the U.S. Surgeon General has noted that the health risk of poor social connections…
VA Memphis reopens food hub to fight Veteran food insecurity
Addressing food insecurity through community partnerships VA Memphis Healthcare System has reopened its food hub through a partnership with Mid-South Food Bank, creating a centralized location where eligible Veterans and community members can access groceries and supportive resources in one convenient location. Located inside Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee,…
Celebrating Telehealth Awareness Week 2026
VA Telehealth: Know your options. Own your experience. VA is celebrating Telehealth Awareness Week from September 20–26! The American Telemedicine Association’s sixth annual Telehealth Awareness Week recognizes the value of telehealth, how far it has come, and the many ways it improves access to high-quality care. VA telehealth in action For retired U.S. Army Col.…
The power of Veteran-to-Veteran connection
Reaching out can remind a buddy they aren’t alone Veterans have distinctive experiences, and because of this, they are in a unique position to support other Veterans. Vets are often the first to help others, but they sometimes find it hard to ask for or accept help themselves. The power of connection You don’t need…
VA Ann Arbor dietetic intern makes lasting impact on Veteran health
Nutrition essential to achieving health goals At VA Ann Arbor, dietetics internship graduate Enid Aguirre is making a profound impact on the health of local Veterans through the new Dietetic Internship Program. VA has 23 dietetic internship program locations across the country. This particular program, which welcomed its first class in August 2025, is the…
Turn your military experience into a paid, federal, cybersecurity career
You have discipline, know how to work under pressure and can pay attention to detail. Now, consider putting your skills to work defending the VA networks that serve millions of Veterans. Apply for and join VA’s Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program for Veterans. Check out this short video to learn more. See recent graduates and hear directly…
Merging purpose with profession: VA is hiring radiologists
Radiologists at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can do something amazing: with the help of state-of-the-art equipment, they can see patients from the inside out, allowing other physicians and care teams access to valuable information that improves the care we provide Veterans. With their unique skill set and dedicated mindsets, radiologists are the bridge between diagnoses and treatment, enabling the…
The story of Marine Corps Veteran Esther Castañeda
When Esther Castañeda arrived at Camp Pendleton in 1979, she wasn’t trying to make history. The SoCal native wanted the same opportunity to train as the other Marines around her. There was just one problem: Women weren’t being sent to the rifle range. She wanted to go. Castañeda was denied the opportunity because she was…