Chronic pain can affect your mood, your daily life and how you feel overall. But there are many ways to feel better and recover. Paying close attention to your thoughts and how you move can change the way you experience your pain and your body. This can make a real difference in your life. Words…
From wild horse to Route 66: A sailor’s century-long journey
Morris Neighbors’ journey from Oklahoma to the Pacific and back Morris Neighbors was raised far from the ocean, in an Oklahoma community where oil derricks, farm chores, school, church and baseball shaped daily life. Wild Horse, Oklahoma, sat between Tulsa and Hominy along Highway 20. In the 1930s, it was an oil-field community with company…
More than a baby shower: VA event teaches parents life-saving skills
Preparing growing families for a stronger start At a recent Baby Safety Shower, expecting Veteran mothers and parents of newborns learned something even more valuable than diapers, car seats, pack-and-plays and other baby essentials: how to save their child’s life. The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center hosted a Baby Safety Shower focused on life-saving…
Veterans stay connected to care following Mississippi tornadoes
Jackson VA employees deployed into storm-ravaged Lincoln County to help Veterans after tornadoes The roof was torn open. A tree had crashed through the home. Inside, a Marine Veteran and his wife sat in the dark—no power, no clear plan and little left untouched by the storm. That is what Dave Snider walked into, and…
Making strides in mental health care with the Million Veteran Program
VA has always been a leading force in the development of new care treatments, both physical and mental. These innovations are what led us to the development of the Million Veteran Program (MVP), and the amazing information stemming from that initiative is showing us all sorts of possibilities when it comes to how to provide better…
VA honors Native American Veterans and one of last Navajo Code Talkers
More than 81 years have passed since Feb. 23, 1945, when U.S. Marines raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. As the battle for Iwo Jima continued, Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American service members played a critical role in helping U.S. forces secure the South Pacific island. Using a complex oral code based on the Navajo language, Code Talkers shared secret battlefield messages that the…
Six steps Veteran homeowners can take to avoid foreclosure on a VA Home Loan
Owning a home backed by the VA Home Loan Program is one of the most valuable benefits earned through military service. But when financial hardship hits—whether from job loss, medical challenges or other unexpected life events—keeping up with mortgage payments can become difficult. The good news: foreclosure is not inevitable. This final story in our National Financial Awareness series shares six steps Veterans can…
There’s a new weapon against epilepsy
How one Veteran underwent a groundbreaking procedure that could change everything For 28 years, Derrick Harpole has lived with uncontrolled epilepsy, suffering from debilitating seizures despite trying numerous medications. He has been robbed of his independence, his career and, in many ways, his sense of self. But one recent morning at the Michael E. DeBakey…
100+ VSOs meet in Georgia for VetResources Community Network annual convening
More than 100 Veteran-serving organizations gathered in Columbus, Georgia, on July 22, 2026, for an event that delivered real, measurable impact aligned with VA Secretary Collins’ priorities: healthcare enrollment, suicide and homelessness prevention, and military transition support. Hosted in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Boulder Crest Foundation, Avalon Action Alliance and United…
SBA resources help Veterans build a future in entrepreneurship
Across the country, many Veterans are looking to entrepreneurship as their next mission. The resilience and leadership gained through military service often translates naturally to the realities of owning and operating a small business. Veterans are starting new ventures, acquiring existing businesses and growing operations that fit their long-term goals. Federal programs exist to help…
Make a difference every day as a VA attorney
When you picture the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) workforce, you might think of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers, but did you also know we employ over 800 attorneys? For attorneys who entered law to make a real difference, VA offers something most legal careers cannot: the opportunity to put your skills to work for our…
We CARE Vet Fair connects Georgia Veterans to life-changing support
More than 2,600 Veterans and their families in Columbus, Georgia, received benefits, services and real answers from VA, the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, and local and national Veteran-serving organizations during the July 23–24, 2026, event. Hosted by United Military Care in partnership with the Georgia Veterans Network, Avalon Action Alliance, Boulder Crest Foundation, Buffalo…