Category: VA

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Richard O’Kane, who served as a submarine commander and received a Medal of Honor during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Richard O’Kane appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Air Force Veteran Philip Read was grateful for the birthday party but needed to go home to finish mowing his lawn before it got hot. The post Oklahoma City VA and community celebrate Veteran’s 99th birthday appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Recruitment and retention of top talent is a priority at VA. With our mission to serve those who have served, we know our Veterans deserve nothing less than the best care we can provide. That care comes from talented team members like you. But as one of America’s best employers, we also know that part…

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran James E. Webb, second administrator of NASA and the namesake of the James Webb Space Telescope. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran James E. Webb appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Commissaries are collecting food donations for families in need through the annual Feds Feed Families food drive. The post Commissaries help Feds Feed Families food drive appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Air Force Veteran William Moody performed in the professional wrestling business for over a decade as Paul Bearer, the manager of The Undertaker. The post William Moody: Wrestling’s Paul Bearer appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran James N. Rowe, a POW who escaped captivity in Vietnam and helped develop SERE tactics. The post America250: Army Veteran James N. Rowe appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Samuel Ancira Jr., who served in various positions in the Army during the Gulf War and the Iraq War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Samuel Ancira Jr. appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

NAFLD is a growing cause of liver disease. It has an estimated worldwide prevalence of 25% in adults. In the United States, that prevalence is projected to climb to nearly 34% by 2030. The post Million Veteran Program study offers new insights on genetic risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease appeared first on VAntage Point.…

USDA’s AgVets program specifically targets Veterans interested in pursuing farming careers across the food and agricultural sector. The post Agricultural resources available to Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

From exceptional benefits to advanced technology, from education support to leadership opportunities, here are the top 10 reasons why we work at VA. The post The top 10 reasons why employees choose to work at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Breathing slowly and deeply in through the nose and out through the mouth with a soft and relaxed belly can increase the body’s exchange of oxygen. This technique also stimulates the body’s rest and relaxation response. It quiets the areas of the brain that register fear and anger. The post #Live Whole Health #129: Soft…