Category: VA

Raymond Weeks of Birmingham, Alabama, organized an Armistice Day parade for that city on Nov. 11, 1947, to honor Veterans for their loyal service. Later, U.S. Representative Edward H. Rees of Kansas proposed legislation changing the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day, to honor all Veterans who have served America. In 1954, President Dwight…

Many Veterans are working to improve their health and well-being. For those wanting to make healthy lifestyle changes, VA’s TeleMOVE! program is ready to help Veterans manage their weight, eat wisely and be more physically active. TeleMOVE! care coordinators partner with Veterans to create personalized, monitored health and weight management plans. Navy Combat Veteran Reid…

For Veterans and transitioning military personnel, Veterans’ preference is a chance to be recognized for your military service in the application process. It’s a tool that you can use to support your application and earn your place serving alongside your fellow Veterans at VA. When an agency uses a category rating system, as VA does,…

Flu and COVID-19 viruses can change, and so do the vaccines. Updated vaccines protect you from more recent virus strains. It’s important to get the vaccines as soon as you can. Since it can take up to a couple of weeks for a vaccine to fully protect you, be sure to get both your flu…

Phoenix VA is a leader in its breast imaging program. Since 2014 Phoenix VA has gone through the American College of Radiation accreditation to become a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. “What that means is that every single mammography program out in the community has to be certified by the American College of Radiology to…

VA will host a Veterans Day Virtual Outreach Symposium Nov. 9. Prepare to connect, learn and pay tribute, all while gaining invaluable insight into resources that could change lives. Join us for this free event featuring presentations, resources and the opportunity to ask your questions live. The symposium will also provide information on benefits related…

Leaving the military and adapting to civilian life comes with more than its fair share of challenges. And one of the biggest challenges for Veterans is personal finances. A recent study from Blue Star Families reports that 82% of working-age Veterans say they stress about money. Between rising costs of living and the weight of…

Our mission—caring for the Veterans who served our country—is one of the many reasons people come to work at VA, and as a medical support assistant, you’ll enjoy the incredible opportunity to be the face of VA to the Veterans who walk through our doors. Medical support assistants handle customer service, appointment scheduling and records…

VA will hold a virtual listening session Nov. 7 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. ET to hear public feedback on its plan to assess the scientific literature and past claims data on certain medical conditions and military environmental exposures. We are at capacity for verbal comments during the session. To provide input for future reviews…

Have you ever heard someone say that they’re “not good at meditation,” or that they “tried, but couldn’t stop thinking?” It’s not easy at the beginning, but having a regular meditation practice can add joy and peace in our lives; it’s not something we naturally just know how to do! Just like exercise, knitting, carpentry,…

The fabric of Bay Pines VA is woven with individuals from all walks of life who are dedicated to serving America’s heroes, but within our chaplain service Veterans may find a form of healing that is truly intangible. Chaplain Kaylla Cooper reflects on the pride that’s evoked by caring for others in times of joy…

Air Force Veteran Robert Nathaniel spent a year homeless on the streets of Dallas. The former aircraft structural maintenance specialist kept his family in the dark about his situation. “I was too proud to get help from my family. Once I found out VA could help me, it was a game changer for my situation,”…