Category: VA

A new park’s infrastructure controls the flow of water down from a VA hospital into the city drains and serves as Veteran healing garden. The post Kansas City VA and community celebrate green infrastructure project appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Ralph Parr, who served as a fighter pilot in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Ralph Parr appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA, University of Arkansas Extension and Fayetteville Public Library assist Veterans on the road to recovery in Whole Health cooking classes. The post Ozark community partners help Veterans heal through cooking classes appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Neel E. Kearby, who served as a fighter pilot during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Neel E. Kearby appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA offers numerous career opportunities for Veterans, not just on National Hire a Veteran Day but every day. See what we have to offer. The post Celebrate Hire a Veteran Day with a new VA career appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William E. Vicars. Vicars served two tours in Vietnam and 21 years in the Army. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William E. Vicars appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Army Air Corps Veteran Gene Roddenberry flew over 80 combat missions during World War II and later went on to create the hit science fiction series “Star Trek.” The post Gene Roddenberry: Creator of Star Trek appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Army Veteran and retired officer Martin Longoria is a patient advocate who “Likes to help the Veteran any way I can, whatever it may be.” The post Patient advocate Longoria: Helping Veterans “any way I can” appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Luis R. Visot, who served as the chief of staff for the United States Army Reserve. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Luis R. Visot appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

In February 2022, VA requested non-citizen service member data from DoD so that it could host naturalization outreach via VA’s Solid Start. The post VA to host naturalization outreach, help prevent future deportations of Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Leaving the service can be difficult for transitioning military personnel, so take this advice from those who have made the leap to civilian careers. The post The top tips for transitioning military personnel from Veterans just like you appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

A VA study has found that Pharmacogenomic, or genetic testing, can help providers avoid prescribing antidepressant medications that may have undesirable outcomes. The post Genetic testing may benefit patients with depression appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Mike Richman