Category: VA

With November marking National Veteran and Military Families Month, highlighted by Veterans Day on November 11, now would be the perfect time to honor those who have served and sacrificed for their country. One can do so by visiting and contributing to the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM). This digital platform, run by VA’s National Cemetery…

Working as a VA patient advocate, you need great listening skills, patience and the ability to empathize. Working with Veterans, it helps if you’ve had the same type of experiences as your customers. You need to understand how to navigate not only the VA health care system but also the wide array of VA benefits…

Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting time in a parent’s life but it can also be stressful. The Women Veterans program at Eastern Oklahoma VA is on a mission to help female Veterans by easing some of the stress that comes with caring for their new additions. In September, the program…

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