VLM Interactive features NCA invites family, friends, volunteers, and loved ones on the National Day of Service to visit its Veterans Legacy Memorial to post photos and tributes on a Veteran’s page. Known as engagements, VLM has around 40,000 engagements to date. Launched in 2019, this online memorial includes 4.5 million Veterans interred at VA…
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CaringBridge celebrates 25 years of caring
Confronting illness or injury is one of the most demanding, isolating things a person can do. Family and friends are an amazing source of support, but constantly sharing updates with all of them is impractical. That’s where CaringBridge comes in. CaringBridge is a free online tool for sharing health updates. It’s an easy and ad-free…
Find our recruiters at these September events
Our recruiters have traveled to events all over the country the last few months looking for top talent to join our ranks, but we’re not done yet! Members of our team will be attending two upcoming events to offer you an opportunity to learn about what it’s like to work at VA. In September, we’ll…
America250: Army Veteran Bruce Crandall
This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Bruce Crandall, who a helicopter pilot who rescued 70 wounded soldiers during the Battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam. The post America250: Army Veteran Bruce Crandall appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
America250: Marine Corps Veteran Richard A. Anderson
This week’s America250 salute is Marine Corps Veteran Richard A. Anderson, who posthumously received a Medal of Honor for shielding his patrol from an enemy grenade. The post America250: Marine Corps Veteran Richard A. Anderson appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
America250: Coast Guard Veteran Alex Haley
This week’s America250 salute is Coast Guard Veteran Alex Haley, who served as a journalist and later won a Pulitzer Prize. The post America250: Coast Guard Veteran Alex Haley appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Victor “Brute” Harold Krulak
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Victor “Brute” Harold Krulak, one of the most influential military strategists of the 20th century. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Victor “Brute” Harold Krulak appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
Staff doing mulch more for Veterans
Two Iowa VA employees knew Veterans were probably sick of looking at that scruffy patch of weeds outside. So, they did something about it. The post Staff doing mulch more for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran George B. McMillan
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran George B. McMillan, who was a fighter pilot during World War II and served with the 1st American Volunteer Group. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran George B. McMillan appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Frederick Weyand
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Frederick Weyand, who served during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Frederick Weyand appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Dominique Ramirez
Cincinnati VA’s innovative approach to TeleRehabilitation therapies
Cincinnati VA Medical Center expands TeleRehabilitation program offerings to Veterans with neurodegenerative conditions. The post Cincinnati VA’s innovative approach to TeleRehabilitation therapies appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
George Coker: A story of perseverance
Navy Veteran George Coker served as a bombardier before becoming a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. The post George Coker: A story of perseverance appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor
