Category: VA

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins delivered an uplifting message today as VA employees nationwide returned to in-person work. This transition follows President Trump’s January 20, 2025, presidential memorandum directing federal agencies to phase out telework and resume office-based operations, reinforcing the importance of collaboration and efficiency in delivering services to Veterans. “This is an…

Northern Indiana VA’s Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) department in Marion, Indiana, provides fresh produce from its garden and greenhouse to Veterans. This initiative benefits those living in long-term care units, the Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program and acute mental health units. The effort is part of the facility’s Green Environmental Management System and…

This month’s Center for Women Veterans Book Corner author is Air Force Veteran Ericka E. Kelly, who wrote “Take Charge of Your Military Transition.”  Kelly was the 17th Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Air Force Reserve Command and the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve. Under that role, she…

Army Veteran Jimmy Villanueva is quick to flash a smile, but that wasn’t always the case. For more than two decades, the former transport and supply soldier lived without most of his front teeth due to a motorcycle accident. Now, Villanueva has a mouthful of pearly whites thanks to VA’s Homeless Veterans Dental Program (HVDP).…

VA Secretary Doug Collins outlined key accomplishments at VA during the first 30 days of the Trump administration, emphasizing the department’s commitment to prioritizing Veterans. “The Veteran is back first at the VA,” Collins stated. “We’re putting the Veteran first in everything we do.” A key change includes eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives,…

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the long and distinguished history of Veterans who have served our nation with dedication, as well as the pioneers who have advocated for improvements in the delivery of benefits and care for Veterans. From Dr. Howard Kenney to Vernice Ferguson, from Viola Johnson to Jesse Brown and beyond, Black leaders have been a force…

Army Veteran Larry Scales has been living with heart issues for years. The 68-year-old Texan had his first heart attack in 1999 and, over the years, he worked hard to improve his health.  Despite quitting smoking and watching his diet, he had a second heart attack in 2015 and got a pacemaker. After having a third…

VA Secretary Doug Collins released a video from his office today addressing misinformation circulating about Veterans’ benefits and VA health care. In a direct and candid message, Collins refuted several rumors he described as “whoppers.” Collins began by reaffirming VA’s commitment to prioritizing Veterans.  “We’re putting Veterans number one back at the VA,” he said.…

For many Veterans, growing older may mean having a harder time getting around, needing more support in your daily life and requiring more frequent trips to the doctor for care. These changes might affect what makes you happy, like being independent, exercising, traveling and spending time with family. This is why it is important to…

Pacific Island VA holds two tai chi classes on Tuesdays at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei. The classes are a weekly event that started virtually and moved to face-to-face recently. The local classes are coordinated by members of the Whole Health, physical therapy and recreation therapy programs. Tai chi is an ancient…

Building a great resume that captures the attention of recruiters and hiring managers can be tough. However, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to help you better set yourself up for success. When you’re building a new resume, or reviewing an existing one, take a moment to pause and ask yourself a…

Recent research shows that factors like your housing situation, environment and access to resources can influence your heart health. Access to health care, stress levels, availability of grocery stores with healthy options and local attitudes toward healthy behaviors all play a role in your ability to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle. While it’s not always possible…