Category: VA

Simple choices throughout the day can make a steady impact on our health. Being aware of our diet or adding in a bit of exercise to make healthy lifestyle choices improves our health. In fact, nearly 80% of heart disease and stroke events are preventable. While many people aim for large lifestyle changes, having a…

When Hampton VA announced an extended renovation project impacting the local pharmacy, immediate concern spread among the staff. The pharmacy would be out of commission, leaving the question: How would Veterans with cancer continue care without interruption? The answer? A modest trailer parked behind the medical center, a Mobile Compounding Pharmacy (MCP), provided by VA’s…

For Air Force Veteran Justin Cheatham, life after military service was an uphill battle. He was a former E-3 firefighter stationed at Herbert Field in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Today, he credits Orlando VA‘s Whole Health program, a renewed faith and an unexpected passion for competitive bearding with saving his life. Cheatham faced challenges that…

Robert Kral was born on Feb. 28, 1926, in Highland Park, Illinois. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 17 in 1943 and trained as an aviation radioman. After graduation, he was called to serve in the Korean War. His C Company, 461 Infantry Battalion, was sent to support the 5th Republic…

We’ve heard a lot of war stories over the years from the Veterans we’ve interviewed for the “My Life, My Story” project. Here’s one where “she made him calm.” Because our project focuses on Veterans’ entire lives—not just their time in service—we also hear a lot of stories about first loves, broken hearts and the…

If you are a student or recent graduate seeking a career at VA, consider the Pathways Programs. Established to help talented people like you find work in the federal government, Pathways consists of three distinct programs: the Internship Program, the Recent Graduates Program and the Presidential Management Fellows Program. Through the Pathways Internship Program, students…

Glendoria Chatman-Scott has been helping people for 50 years at North Texas VA. Her journey began when the facility was just a single building surrounded by 100 acres of farmland. Today, she stands as a testament to dedication, having touched countless lives throughout her career. “I’m just here to help people. As many as I…

VA has announced a new policy limiting the display of flags at VA facilities, effective immediately. The policy is intended to establish consistency across the department and aligns with longstanding Department of Defense guidelines. Under the new directive, only specific flags may be publicly displayed or depicted at VA facilities. These include the United States…

Two frontline driven employee innovative projects at Gulf Coast VA have recently been selected as FY25 VHA Innovators Network (iNET) Spark-Seed-Spread Investments. Over 350 applicants applied to the FY25 iNET Spark-Seed-Spread Investment Program this year. The applications are carefully chosen by facility and national leadership within the VHA Innovators Network for their potential to spark…

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. For transitioning Veterans, the construction industry is a popular sector to find a new career. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics,…

When Coast Guard and Air Force Veteran David Sitthideth first learned about American Corporate Partners (ACP), he had been out of the military for over 10 years. With ACP, he sought mentorship to secure a position that offered greater financial stability for a secure future. Given his interest in engineering, he was matched with a…

VA Boston’s recreation therapy department, in collaboration with Adaptive Sports New England and the New England Patriots Wheelchair Football Team, hosted an introductory Veterans Wheelchair Football Clinic at the Brockton VA campus. During the clinic, 17 Veterans received hands-on instruction from Vernon Crawford, former New England Patriots linebacker. Assisting were members of the Patriots Wheelchair…