Category: VA

The Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War, which advises the VA secretary on FPOWs, is seeking nominees for the committee. The post Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War seeking nominees appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

The Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative (IMMVI) launched in July 2021 when VA partnered with the Department of Homeland Security to consolidate relevant federal resources for noncitizen service members, Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. The post The Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative, and how VA supports immigrant Veterans appeared first on…

VA’s Rideshare Program, an essential service to Veterans…helpful in giving eligible Veterans transportation to workplace and healthcare settings. The post Rideshare program helps Veteran find news roads to employment appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

If you’re ready to get back into the garden and get your hands dirty, but your back is saying “NO!” then this acupressure for low back pain relief might be for you. The post Live Whole Health #120: Acupressure puts low back pain relief in your fingertips appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

This week’s Borne the Battle–a benefits breakdown—features the Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention. The office’s goal is simple: All those who visit a VA facility should be treated with dignity and respect. The post Borne the Battle 275: Benefits Breakdown, Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Modesto Cartagena de Jesús, who served with the 65th Infantry Regiment in World War II and the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Modesto Cartagena de Jesús appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

New 34,000-square-foot Fort Smith clinic replaces a 19,000-square-foot location; will serve 10,000 Veterans with a variety of new services. The post New Fort Smith clinic opens for Arkansas River Valley Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Using bystander intervention, a clerical assistant sprung into action after seeing a patient being harassed a provider. The post Bystander intervention works appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Irvin Bartz, who served six years in the Marine Corps, followed by another 27 years serving as a VA volunteer. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Irvin Bartz appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Air Force Veteran Rod Ramsell has enjoyed volunteering at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Oklahoma for the past six years. The post Eastern Oklahoma VA thankful for volunteers appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Whether fully virtual or teleworking a few days a week, VA has numerous jobs offering the option of remote work. The post Join the remote work revolution with a career at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

Veterans Canteen Service needs enthusiastic staff — from cooks to sales associates to managers — to work at locations across the country. The post Veterans Canteen Service offers unique way to join VA family appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers