August can be hot—too hot to cook. A meal made in a hot oven may be the last thing you want when the temperature rises. To help you stay cool, here are some ideas for delicious and healthy no-cook meals that are quick, easy and refreshing.   Try building your meals around cool, simple ingredients.…

Amid the harsh Korean winter, Airman Richard Decker demonstrated resilience and duty. Now, 75 years after the Korean War Armistice, he lives at the Orlando VA Medical Center, embodying his brave generation. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, in August 1933, he lost his father at a young age and left high school early to serve his…

Improve patient care through innovative technology solutions as a biomedical engineer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A career in biomedical technology at VA allows you to combine your skills and interests in engineering, IT, physiology and anatomy to ensure optimal performance of diagnostic equipment, therapeutic devices and monitoring tools that help our Veterans…

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. “Service before self” isn’t just a phrase for Carlandra “CT” Moss—it’s a lived reality, a moral compass and the legacy she continues to build. As a…

Life can become overwhelming rather quickly. As a Veteran, you know pressure, but stress doesn’t have to be a burden you face alone. Sometimes, the fastest relief comes from a simple shift in perspective. Here are five simple ways to manage stress. We’ll walk through quick strategies so you can regain calm whenever the world…

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As the 2025 hurricane season begins, the VA’s Office of Information and Technology is committed to ensuring that Veterans receive uninterrupted care and services during times of crisis. This commitment involves strong continuity of operations and recovery planning not just during crises but throughout the year. A recent two-day power outage in Puerto Rico in…

In January 2024, an estimated 32,882 Veterans were experiencing homelessness in the United States. While this represents a 7.5% decrease from 2023, VA’s goal is to move 28,000 unsheltered Veterans into interim or permanent housing. But the path to “home” is not always straight. This was the case for Veteran Michael Magyar. After being discharged from the Army…

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How long do I have to wait before I get an answer l applied the beginning of July. Thank You Author: Richard Bartoszek

For nearly two decades, Marine Corps Veteran Rob Slaughter lived in the shadows on the streets of LA. After losing both parents and being discharged from military service after less than four months, he found himself without a family, home or future. Eventually, addiction and homelessness led him to Skid Row, where suicide started to…

Every year on August 7, we observe Purple Heart Day to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been injured or lost their lives in service to our country. This year, the Center for Minority Veterans shines a light on remarkable minority servicemen and women whose incredible journeys exemplify…