Category: VA

Kenneth H. Olsen was drafted into the Navy during World War II, serving between 1944 and 1946. After his short naval career, he went on to become the president of Digital Equipment Corporation and a pioneer in the realm of multi-vendor computing and electrical engineering. Olsen was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in February 1926 and was…

We all love music in some form or fashion, like writing, singing or playing a tune with friends and family. It’s a way for people to share, express themselves and sometimes heal. Alicia Chopyk, music and neurologic music therapist at Wilmington VA, talks about music, and she uses song and instruments to help Veterans in…

VA police is the armed and uniformed federal law enforcement service of VA. With nearly 90% of our police officers coming from a military background, they know what it means to be of service and to use their training to protect others. As part of our support teams, the work of VA police is invaluable…

Michael J. Ybarra was born May 7, 1925, in Milan, Illinois, the son Pedro and Margarita Ybarra. He attended St. Joe’s High School, where he was a star player on the football team. He enlisted in the Army on June 1, 1950. Ybarra was almost immediately sent to Korea after enlisting, and he served as…

Terry L. Berg was born December 13, 1946, in Boise, Idaho. He was an only child. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1965 and served four years, until 1969. He trained in Texas and then was sent to Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. He chose to go to Vietnam from there with the…

Reports of cyberbullying and cyber harassment cases have increased dramatically in the last few years. Virtual aids have become more prominent resources in the workplace, but there are additional resources available for dealing with inappropriate comments, like the negative encounters can occur online, where social media is the most common venue cited for harassment. The…

In reply to David Lozano. David, you don’t have to “file” for the increase. It will be automatic every year. You should see an increase in your January 2024 paycheck. Author: Michelle

In reply to Marvin Vance. You need to contact your senator. He has a Veteran rep that can take care of this for you, you will have to give access to your records but they can expedite the process.good luck! Author: Anthony

“Start a mindfulness practice? I don’t have time!” Most people have one minute to spare for their own health and well-being. Join Employee Whole Health Program Manager and Nurse Marcy B. Newman as she guides you through a one-minute intention setting practice. With this short practice, you can be reminded how to bring intentions from…

There is a saying to “Take your mess and make it your message.” This adage resonates deeply with my experience growing up as the daughter of one of America’s Veterans, a World War II father who suffered from PTSD. My father, Leland Oliger, enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943 at 17. He thought…

Physicians at VA join world-class medical teams applying the latest technologies and procedures to caring for Veterans, particularly in specialty fields like urology. That’s because VA offers state-of-the-art care that rivals any care available in the world. We also have unmatched opportunities to skip your student loans and enjoy a debt-free career. Though efforts like…

“I drink a lot of water!” “I do okay. I should probably drink more.” “I don’t like the taste of water.” “Soda is the only thing that quenches my thirst.” “I don’t get thirsty so I never feel like drinking water.” “Does coffee count as water?” Do any of these phrases sound like something you…