Category: VA

Whether you’re actively job searching or simply looking to grow in your field, networking is a powerful tool for advancing your career. But effective networking is more than just handing out business cards or adding people on LinkedIn—it’s about building authentic, mutually beneficial relationships.  Here are some simple dos and don’ts to help you network…

We’ve all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Can a delicious, nutritious meal serve as medicine? Yes! It’s true that specific foods can have beneficial effects and support overall health and well-being. When John, a Veteran who receives his care through the VA Maryland Health Care System, had a hard…

As I age, I notice that it takes longer for my body to recover from intense activity, such as playing in my co-ed, recreational soccer league, lifting weights or carrying my growing toddler. And if I go too many days without exercising and sitting at the computer too long, I notice joint stiffness and tightness…

For more than 16 years, Vicki has been the primary caregiver for her 77-year-old husband, an Air Force Veteran living with dementia, congestive heart failure and recurring blood clots. As his physical and mental health declined, Vicki became more and more stressed, tired and isolated. Like many caregivers, she struggled to keep going. “I managed…

Recovering from a stroke can be challenging. Someone who was independent and active may find themselves struggling with basic tasks. Managing appointments and medications can add to their stress. Now there’s a tool designed to make the recovery process easier and more effective: the Stroke Recovery App. Developed by VA, the Stroke Recovery App provides…

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances in 3D printing biological material, menopause and military exposure, and how PTSD affects aging. Biological 3D printing provides hope for tissue repair A Chicago VA researcher teamed with a trio of national and international universities to develop a biological 3D printing technique…

James R. Nichols was born in Los Angeles, California, in February 1943. He played football at the prestigious U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, where he met his wife. Graduating from pilot training in 1966, he flew F-100, F-4 and F-16 fighter aircraft in the Air Force. In 1967, Nichols began his first of two…

The Fourth of July is an opportunity to gather with family and friends to celebrate the founding of our nation. However, for Veterans with a PTSD diagnosis, it can also serve as a trigger. The sounds of explosions, along with heightened light and noise during events, can elicit physical and emotional responses, leading to feelings…

It’s important to understand—and access—all the VA benefits you’ve earned and deserve. The VA Resource Navigator can help. The Navigator puts VA resources and program information at your fingertips through web links, phone numbers and QR codes. Use the VA Resource Navigator to explore VA benefits and programs: Health care Disability Education and training Homelessness…

Earlier this year, the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) called on professional and amateur artists to create picture perfect designs that reflect the theme of this year’s Veterans Day observance. There were more than 180 entries from artists with varied backgrounds and levels of experience.  The votes are in and the winner of the 2025 Veterans Day Poster…

On June 12, 2025, the West Texas VA Health Care System proudly unveiled a handcrafted bench donated by the Howard County, Texas 4-H. The bench is intended to be more than a place to sit—it is a tribute to the courage and service of all Veterans, especially women. June 12 marks the anniversary of the…

Did you know? Veterans who are disabled or who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during certain specified time periods or in military campaigns are entitled to preference in hiring for many Federal government jobs—including jobs at VA. This is called Veterans’ Preference. Prioritizing Veteran hires allows VA and other Federal agencies to…