All items to Veterans in need During the season of giving, the patrons of Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) did their part and collected more than 7,000 donated items at PatriotStores throughout VA. As part of VCS’s 12 Days of Holidays campaign, VCS encouraged patrons to buy essential items in the PatriotStore and leave them in…
A healthier Valentine’s Day
A home cooked meal with a rich, chocolatey dessert Valentine’s Day brings thoughts of love, happy endings and chocolate. It’s easy to find greeting cards with sentimental messages, romantic comedies on TV, and of course heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. As you think about how you’ll celebrate Valentine’s, consider avoiding the fancy dinner reservation to make a delicious meal at home. You’ll save money and reduce saturated fat, sodium (salt) and calories. Plus, a home-cooked meal makes your special someone feel even more…
Plan for your future as an Intermediate Care Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Lead Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Evan Messegee knows firsthand that when employees feel valued and supported, they’re empowered to do their best work. As Lead ICT, Messegee provides quality, compassionate care to Veterans at the Dallas VA Medical Center (VAMC) while working with a supportive VA team that puts people…
VA prosthetics help Veteran
Fitness goals When Ben Shortreed lost his hand in a fireworks accident, his life changed dramatically. During an impromptu outdoor party, the firework Shortreed was gripping suddenly exploded in his left hand. The result was a mangled mess of skin, bone and muscle, and the decision was made to amputate the hand. That brought the…
How much money would it take to end Veteran homelessness?
How thinking about “the end” helps us build a stronger, more effective homelessness response system Even if we could instantly provide housing for every homeless Veteran today, we would still face Veteran homelessness tomorrow. Why? Because homelessness is more complex than just providing housing; it intersects with financial troubles, physical and mental health issues, and…
Atlanta Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Navy Veteran’s century-long journey celebrated at Trinka Davis Veterans Village Nearly 100 family, friends and fellow residents gathered on Jan. 12, 2026, at Trinka Davis Veterans Village Community Living Center (CLC) to celebrate an extraordinary milestone—the 100th birthday of Navy Veteran Raleigh Durden, Jr. The celebration honored not only a century of life, but a…
From uniform to unforgettable: BHM Veteran spotlights
Throughout Black History Month (BHM), the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) is honored to highlight the stories of Black Veterans whose commitment to community endures long after they hang up their uniforms. In this week’s “From Uniform to Unforgettable” feature, we recognize six extraordinary individuals who have turned their service into a lifelong legacy. Carl…
AI in Healthcare – A Pathway
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Where precision meets purpose: VA clinical laboratory scientists
If you’re interested in using science and technology to perform diagnostic testing while serving the Veteran community, a career as a clinical laboratory scientist at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) might be right for you. Also called medical technologists, clinical laboratory scientists at VA play a crucial role in ensuring Veterans receive accurate, timely, and life-saving…
Volunteer leads with compassion
As a First Impressions volunteer Donna Majeskie has a story of compassion that blossomed from the daily struggles she and her mother faced while caring for her Veteran father. From navigating VA appointments to maneuvering wheelchairs, these challenges planted the seed of empathy that led to a journey of dedicated volunteerism. Majeskie is a First…
Live Whole Health #304: Relief at your fingertips
Our bodies and brains aren’t optimized for life in the modern world. Our eyes, necks and brains are strained by computer screens, smart phones, AI and other modern advances. Technology can take its toll on our body, mind and spirit! Neck and head pain are a common issue that arises with technology use, but, there…
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Feb. 9, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting. The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by VA. Veterans should verify all information with the organization offering the opportunity. Each week, we…