Category: VA

Of the nine million Veterans in the United States, one million aged 50 and older will develop colorectal cancer over the remainder of their lives and nearly 433,000 Veterans will die from it. But one VA research team is working hard to change those numbers. Dr. Liu Kebin, a research biologist with Augusta VA in…

With a life expectancy of just six months, Navy Veteran Joseph Teeny reached out to the Dream Foundation’s “Dreams for Veterans” program to fulfill his final dream. In June 2022, Teeny, from Troutdale, Oregon, enjoyed 10 days in Hawaii creating final and lasting memories with his family, thanks to the Dream Foundation, the only national…

Reflections from the Front is a VA history podcast that covers the experiences of women Veterans. Women have been a vital part of our Nation’s military, and from the very beginning. Although they were not able to serve in an official capacity until the 20th century, women have always found ways to assist America’s war…

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