Category: VA

Even if it isn’t required, a cover letter is a fantastic way to tell the story of why you’re a good fit for a job. It also offers you a chance to share details that your resume doesn’t have room to explain. But how do you write a competent cover letter? What are recruiters looking…

I CARE: Integrity. Commitment. Advocacy. Respect. Excellence. These are the core values staff at Bay Pines VA consistently strive to embody in service to Veterans. During the performance of his routine duties, Jurgen Skroch was presented with the opportunity to live up to that ethos—and he didn’t hesitate to act.   Skroch has 30 years…

When asked if he’s a hero, 100-year-old WWII Navy Veteran Emerson Pell gave a short, modest response. After pausing for a moment, thinking, then shrugging his shoulders, he said, “I was just a normal guy.” A “normal guy” who dropped depth charges to damage enemy subs, survived a plane crash—11 hours on the water with…

Editor’s note: 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. Gaming is more than just entertainment—it’s a way to connect, support and empower each other. By partnering with like-minded brands and organizations, MADFINGER Games…

Air Force Veteran Anthony Hoskins recently faced a serious health challenge when his blood sugar spiked dangerously high. As someone living with type 2 diabetes, Hoskins relies on medication to help regulate his blood sugar levels. Without proper management, high blood sugar can lead to nerve damage, kidney damage or failure, damage to the blood…

Editor’s note: 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. Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has two programs aimed exclusively at helping women in the Veteran and military spouse…

When you work at VA, you become part of a nationwide network that dedicates itself to helping Veterans achieve their whole health. With more than a million Veterans dealing with vision issues that impact their quality of life, ophthalmologists like you can make an incredible difference. This can start by seeing patients in your local…

Love chocolate? We do, too! We know food is fuel, but it’s also joy, comfort, excitement, tradition and more. Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but it doesn’t have to be a holiday to enjoy a sweet treat. Balance is the key for healthy eating habits. Poly what? Polyphenols are plant compounds that may reduce…

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. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely…

This is the story of a Veteran who had a rough time, but is now ready to help others. As a high school student, John Jeffery did his fair share of partying and experimenting with various drugs. After failing to complete a semester at community college, he felt aimless and enlisted in the Army at…

March’s National Nutrition Month offers us a chance to celebrate our traditions and focus on our Whole Health. This year’s theme is “Food Connects Us,” which reminds us that the foods we enjoy are often connected to our family, culture and social connections. Sharing a meal is a way to connect, and every family and…

Like the Veterans we care for, rural communities are as engaging and exciting as you can imagine. From opportunities to be closer to family and friends, or just enjoying a greater sense of privacy, there’s a lot to be said for rural communities. Regardless of what appeals to you, you can find the pace of…