Category: VA

VA awarded nearly $16 million in grants to qualifying organizations to help more than 13,000 disabled Veterans and members of the Armed Forces participate in adaptive sports. Adaptive sports are competitive or recreational sports and activities customized to fit the needs of disabled Veterans and athletes, including Paralympic sports, archery, cycling, skiing, hunting, rock climbing…

Employees at James H. Quillen VA collected more than 21,500 pounds of food as part of VA’s annual Feds Feed Families (FFF) Food Drive campaign, exceeding last year’s amount by more than one thousand pounds. The campaign is part of a government-wide effort led by the Department of Agriculture with the support of VA’s Center…

We’ve shared the reasons you should write a cover letter when you apply to VA, and even some tips to make your cover letter shine, but did you know there are some common pitfalls you could be avoiding? When you’re drafting your cover letter, every word matters, so to make the most of that space…

On October 29, 2022, Romay Davis turned 103-years old. She is the oldest surviving member of the “SixTripleEight.” Davis was born on October 29, 1919, and grew up in Virginia with her five brothers, all of whom served during World War II. When the war started, Davis worked for the United States Mint. In 1943,…

This ain’t your grandpa’s VA. Carl Vinson VA’s first fall festival featured a car show with a near flawless 1969 Camaro Super Sport, petting zoo, horse exhibition, and perfectly grilled hot dogs and sausage. Customer service manager Vashon Brown…festival grill master Open to the public, dozens of booths showcased many of the programs and services…

October 27, 2022: Brian Cagle Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Brian Cagle, who served in multiple conflict zones during a career spanning over 22 years. Brian Kenneth Cagle was born in May 1970 in Atlanta, Georgia. With both his uncle and father having previously served, Cagle decided to join the military in 1992, completing basic…

We are in the thick of Atlantic hurricane season. Dangerous storms and hurricanes can lead to devastation, but there are ways you can prepare to stay safe. Now more than ever, make sure you have a plan before a storm approaches. VA has prepared a comprehensive list of ways to prepare and resources to know.…

Army Veteran Dagmar Torres is today’s Veteran of the Day. Dagmar Torres Rodriguez was born in September 1976 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, to Ana Rodriguez, a teacher, and Oscar Torres, a civil engineer, attorney, and Lieutenant Colonel in the Puerto Rico National Guard, in which he served for 27 years. In 1996, Torres joined the…

Secretary McDonough will participate in meetings and briefings at VA’s Central Office throughout the day. Author: Dominique Ramirez

Can an algorithm help identify rising health risks in Veterans? The Veterans Health Administration Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) collaboration with CareCentra, a leading AI and Machine Learning company, is attempting to find out. VA enrolled Veterans are provided some of the best care in the country. However, clinical care only impacts 20 percent of Veteran…

While convention season has largely wrapped up, there will still some great opportunities for you to meet our recruiters through the winter. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a change, there are three events where you can find our recruiters and learn what it’s like to work at VA. Over the course of…

In 2004, Army paratrooper Eric Sifford damaged vertebrae when a tree intercepted his jump and he fell about 30 feet. He has lived with incredible pain ever since. Facing a bleak outlook, including the potential for multiple surgeries, Sifford felt like his options for pain relief had been exhausted. But recently, things changed. After nearly…