Music therapy for Veterans: Art group gives back

Muskogee Art Guild decorated guitars for Veterans used as part of music therapy program offered in partnership with Challenge America. The post Music therapy for Veterans: Art group gives back appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Army Veteran born on July 4 100 years ago

Veteran, turning 100, to his family every year regarding Fourth of July fireworks: “You hear that? Everyone is celebrating my birthday.” The post Army Veteran born on July 4 100 years ago appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Educators bringing diverse students to learn at VA

VA OAA 2022 David M. Worthen Ward recipients are improving care quality, trainee diversity and physician teaching to better serve Veterans. The post Educators bringing diverse students to learn at VA appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Clifton Schroeder: Clinging to dirt

Marine Veteran Clifton Schroeder served as an executive officer in Vietnam and a senior liaison officer during the Balkans Conflict. The post Clifton Schroeder: Clinging to dirt appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Karol J. Bobko

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Karol J. Bobko, who served as a fighter pilot before becoming a NASA astronaut. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Karol J. Bobko appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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An Accidental AI Professional

However, her interest in AI was “a mistake,” says Ciesielski. During her undergraduate fellowship at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the principal investigator assigned her to work on neural networks, thinking it was close to her major of neural engineering. As she learned more about neural networks, she became fascinated with AI’s blend…

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Phoenix VA’s new 200,000-square-feet clinic

The new Phoenix VA clinic provides much-needed outpatient space to consolidate primary care and outpatient mental health services. The post Phoenix VA’s new 200,000-square-feet clinic appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Artist designs creative guitars for Veterans’ music therapy

Gabriela Mejia is an artist using her talents to decorate guitars for Veterans participating in Challenge America’s Music Therapy Program. The post Artist designs creative guitars for Veterans’ music therapy appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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Find your calling with these VA police career paths

As federal law enforcement officers, VA police serve and protect Veterans every day. Take a look at some of the specialty positions available. The post Find your calling with these VA police career paths appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VA Careers

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Live Whole Health #128: Connecting mind and body, session 4

How can your body help your mind? How can we work on connecting them? What role does your breath play? The fourth session in this series, Connecting Mind and Body, will help to answer these questions. The post Live Whole Health #128: Connecting mind and body, session 4 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint…

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Protect yourself against social media phishing

Scammers are exploiting social media to steal your sensitive information. How can you protect yourself from phishing? The post Protect yourself against social media phishing appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

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