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U.S. Army Veteran Larry McGaughy returned from the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Memphis with an inspiring story and a collection of hard-earned medals. Competing in his first-ever Golden Age Games, McGaughy—who is part of the low-vision impairment community—stood out among more than 1,000 Veteran athletes from across the country. The 73-year-old brought…

From the sounds of combat to the roar of motorcycles, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA), Virginia Chapter 27-2, continues to make their presence known with pride and purpose. Guided by their motto, “Serving Those Who Served,” this dedicated local chapter is a beacon of support for Veterans in need. Recently, the CVMA 27-2 demonstrated…

Christian Lopez, a 30-year-old Veteran, has proven that courage and determination can transform lives. As a member of the Puerto Rico PVA team at VA Caribbean Healthcare System – San Juan, he’ll be competing in his first National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) this year. Co-presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America,…

VA Providence is honored to recognize three remarkable Rhode Island Veterans who exemplify the strength, sacrifice and spirit of the Greatest Generation. Henry Polichetti—oldest man in the U.S. Born July 3, 1915, and now the oldest living man in the United States, Navy Veteran Henry Polichetti served as an instructor at several top-secret naval radio schools during…

Each Fourth of July, we celebrate America’s birthday, remembering when the United States claimed its independence from England in 1776. Beyond the fireworks and backyard barbeques, it’s also a day to reflect on our Veterans and how their heroic efforts have contributed to keeping America a free country. For some, protecting that freedom has come…

The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. Before separating from the Marine Corps, Chris Earl started building the foundation for what became the country’s largest military gaming community: Regiment Gaming. The former logistics…

If you’d like to wake up feeling more refreshed, full of energy and ready to tackle the day, consider trying mocktails instead of cocktails. A mocktail is a drink that contains no alcohol but resembles drinks that do. A drink might seem like an easy way to unwind, but Cathy, a Veteran who uses the New…

Ready to take a stand? Many older adults spend between 9 and 13 hours a day sitting and they struggle to add physical movement and mobility into their lives. As we age, even the day-to-day activities such as reaching for a can on a shelf, walking to the mailbox, and getting down to look for…

Too many Veterans are surviving in places not meant for human habitation—under bridges, in parked cars, or in encampments tucked out of sight. They deserve more than survival. They deserve a path home. To help make that a reality, VA has launched “Getting Veterans Off the Street”—a nationwide initiative focused on reaching and housing Veterans…

VA Houston Healthcare System has broken ground on construction of a brand-new outpatient clinic in Beaumont, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility will be nearly double the size of the current Beaumont clinic and offer Veterans a comprehensive range of health care services. “We couldn’t be more excited to break ground on this new clinic,” said Lindsey…

Marìa Inés Ortiz was born in 1967 in Camden, New Jersey, but she grew up in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in 1990, she joined the Army Reserve as a Wire System installer. By 1993, she transitioned to active duty, embarking on a career that would take her…