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  1. 4 hours ago

    On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he made his debut for the . Today, MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, where every player and coach wears #42 to honor his legacy. We remember his historic impact and honor his military service.

    #HonoringVets: Jackie Robinson
    On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he made his @MLB debut for the @Dodgers.
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  2. 6 hours ago

    GI Bill® Students: Did you know your education benefits can be applied to both nationally and internationally accredited universities? 🌎✈️ Find out more about where your GI Bill benefits can take you:

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  3. 8 hours ago

    is a time to raise awareness, brainstorm solutions, and align efforts to ensure the successful reentry of – and all individuals – to society after incarceration. Learn how VA helps make that second chance happen:

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    11 hours ago

    We are excited to announce we will be participating alongside next week for National Volunteer Week.

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  5. 10 hours ago

    Today’s is Coast Guard Veteran Clarence Samuels, who made history in many of his roles in the Coast Guard.

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  6. 12 hours ago

    Golder retriever Honor proudly holds the position of Facility Dog. Recently, she was able to visit for the first time since the pandemic began.

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  7. 14 hours ago

    For VA, equity means intentionally committing to impartial treatment of all individuals to enjoy a full, healthy life.

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  8. 16 hours ago

    Evidence-based therapies (EBTs) have been shown to improve a variety of mental health conditions and overall well-being. Learn about EBTs offered at VA and the mental health conditions they are used to treat:

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  9. Apr 14

    Psychologist Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses medications for PTSD with Dr. Paul Holtzheimer, psychiatrist at the National Center for PTSD.

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  10. Apr 14

    Research has shown a holistic approach to be effective for chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and more.

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  11. Apr 14

    In San Antonio, volunteers prep before dawn for the annual Point-In-Time Count. They also provided food and resources to homeless Veterans.

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  12. Apr 14

    Today’s is Air Force Veteran Marshall Harris, who served as a pilot during the Vietnam War.

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  13. Apr 14

    VA is highlighting 250 Veterans leading up to July 4, 2026, which marks 250 years of independence. This week's salute is Army and Marine Corps Veteran Louis Cukela, a two-time Medal of Honor recipient during World War I.

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  14. Apr 14

    Life after military sexual trauma (MST) can be difficult for many survivors, even years after the experience. No matter how long it’s been, you can find support at VA. Learn more about VA’s free MST-related treatment options:

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  15. Apr 14

    On this date in 2003, the was completed, mapping the entire human genome and mapping the way to precision oncology for .

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  16. Apr 13

    The next Wellness Wednesday Financial Education series covers Social Security benefits for Veterans and their families.

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  17. Apr 13

    At Fisher Houses, Veterans and families stay free. Available to families of Veterans receiving care at the medical center or nearby community hospitals.

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  18. Apr 13

    Civic group volunteers and VA staff turned business shirts into vest-like garments for nursing home Veterans to dress up at meals.

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  19. Apr 13

    Today’s is Army Veteran Rodolfo Hernández. Hernández served as a paratrooper during the Korean War.

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  20. Apr 13

    Estimate: Chronic kidney disease affects one-in-six Veterans. There are currently approximately 500,000 Veterans diagnosed with CKD.

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