Category: VA

So, you’ve found the job on our team you think is right for you? As you plan your application, take a few minutes to review your resume and consider these tips before you hit “submit.” Do: Tailor your resume to each application! While you may have a basic resume saved in your files, it may…

NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. He was also a seasoned Naval aviator. Neil Armstrong was born on Aug. 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Thanks to his father’s job as a traveling auditor, he grew up all over Ohio and eventually lived in 16 towns by the age…

August 25, 2022: Robert A. Heinlein Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Robert A. Heinlein, who became a notable science fiction author after his Navy service. Robert Anson Heinlein was born in Butler, Missouri, in July 1907. The arrival of Halley’s Comet in 1910 sparked his lifelong interest in astronomy, and by the time he entered…

August 24, 2022: Francis Stuart Low Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Four-Star Adm. Francis Stuart Low, a Veteran of both World Wars and a decorated submariner. Francis Stuart Low was born in 1894, in Albany, New York, where his family lived before moving to Newton, Massachusetts. Low was a part of a military family and, after graduating…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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