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  1. 10 hours ago

    As you head into a new year consider bringing the Loving Kindness Meditation into your life as a regular practice.

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  2. 12 hours ago

    Veteran George Meldrum shares the true story behind his song “Whiskey on Your Stone.”

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  3. 14 hours ago

    Approximately $2.2 million is available for competitive grants to eligible Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities through the Office of Native American Programs. Learn more:

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  4. 16 hours ago

    Today’s is Navy Veteran Ralph Whitlock, who served in the Pacific during World War II and in the Korean War.

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  5. 18 hours ago

    People who are close to Veterans are often the first to notice that they are facing a mental health challenge. Learn how you can help your Veteran loved one:

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  6. 20 hours ago

    Here are the Top 10 most popular Veteran resources from 2021.

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  7. Dec 28

    On Dec. 28, 1909, the U.S Army acknowledged the value of having a soldier to provide spiritual and emotional support by creating the position of chaplain assistant. They have long cared for the troops that fight for our freedom. We honor their service.

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  8. Dec 28

    Cherokee Bend Elementary School collected and wrapped a present through Wrapping for Warriors for every inpatient Veteran at the Birmingham VA.

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  9. Dec 28

    VA is working on bringing critical harm reduction practices – which are designed to lessen the negative consequences of drug use – to our medical centers.

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  10. Dec 28

    Today’s is Army Veteran Homer Hickam, who served in Vietnam and later became a rocket scientist and bestselling author.

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  11. Dec 28

    Every Veteran has a story to tell. Listen to the new Make the Connection “Real Veterans. Real Stories.” podcast to hear Veterans of all backgrounds discuss how they overcame their mental health challenges. Listen now:

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  12. Dec 28

    Sports4Vets Throwdown is a virtual adaptive fitness competition hosted by VA’s Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events. Registration is limited to 500 participants.

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  13. Dec 27

    Never in a million years did 95-year-old Stanley Wyder think he would be awarded his high school diploma. Wyder was drafted in 1944, in his senior year of high school. The Akron High School student and Battle of the Bulge survivor served until 1946.

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  14. Dec 27

    Together, the Feldmans served a combined 60 years. Visit the Center for Development and Civic Engagement website for more information about the impact of VA volunteers and how you can start serving Veterans in your area.

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  15. Dec 27

    VA employees at medical centers deliver Christmas gifts and good cheer to Veterans living in their Community Living Centers (nursing homes) and elsewhere.

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  16. Dec 27

    Today’s is Air Force Veteran Ashley Dent, who served as an aviation resource manager from 2010 to 2019.

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  17. Dec 27

    How does VA help cancer survivors thrive? ✔️Connection with others. ✔️Developing a survivorship plan. ✔️Innovative cancer care. ✔️Clinical trials.

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  18. Dec 27

    The COVID-19 pandemic has not halted the claims process. Veterans can still file claims, and VA is still processing them. VA recommends filing a claim online, but it can still be done in person or through the mail.

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  19. Dec 26

    Join Brandon Yabko, Ph.D. from Salt Lake City VA Medical Center for this 12-minute mindfulness of breath activity and drop into your body. Prepare to connect with your breath and your body in a brand-new way.

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  20. Dec 26

    Finding a workplace that fits your values and work ethic can make a huge difference, not just for you but for the organization as a whole. At VA, we define our culture by an easy acronym, I CARE.

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