VA Launches Facebook Pages for All 152 Medical Centers
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that all of its 152 medical centers are now actively represented on Facebook, the world's largest social networking site. More information
VA-HUD: Homelessness among Veterans Declines 12% in 2011
VA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that a new national report shows that homelessness among Veterans has been reduced by nearly 12 percent between January 2010 and January 2011. The 12 percent decline keeps the Obama Administration on track to meet the goal of ending Veteran homelessness in 2015. More information
VA Announces John D. Chase Award for Executive Excellence Recipient
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded Michael Finegan, network director for Veterans Integrated Service Network 11, the John D. Chase Award for Executive Excellence at the 117th Annual Meeting of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States last month. More information
Holiday Wreaths to Honor Veterans at VA National Cemeteries
Volunteers will place holiday wreaths at Department of Veterans Affairs national cemeteries on Saturday, Dec. 10, to honor the Nation's Veterans. "This generous gesture to remember our Veterans at this time of year shows that Americans cherish the service and sacrifice of these heroes," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "The volunteers who turn out for this event show America's heartfelt, true holiday spirit."
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VA Posts Draft 2011 Report of the Gulf War Veterans Illnesses Task Force
The 2011 Report of the Gulf War Veterans Illnesses Task Force 30 day public comment period closed November 22nd. Users visited the online forum to weigh in the seven sections of this year’s report and posted over 450 comments and ideas related to Gulf War care and services. The Gulf War Veterans Illnesses Task Force sincerely appreciates the feedback provided by the community and is now conducting an analysis of the information received and expects to publish the final report in January 2012. Download a copy of the draft report for review.
Marine Veterans Stationed at Camp Lejeune
If you were stationed or worked at Camp Lejeune before 1987, you may have been exposed to contaminants in the drinking water supply. Visit the Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water site for more information and to register for water testing notifications.
VA Publishes its 2011 Performance and Accountability Report
On November 15th, VA published its 2011 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR). The PAR is VA’s report card and describes 2011 performance results achieved compared to performance targets. It enables the President, Congress, Veterans Service Organizations, and the public to assess VA’s performance on behalf of America’s Veterans. View the report for more information.
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