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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran David Haskell Hackworth, who served as an operations officer during the Vietnam War.
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Applicants in Augusta received job offers, filling old vacancies and making room for new ones. Hiring event resulted in nearly 200 same-day job offers.
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The Veterans Crisis Line has a new number — Dial 988 then Press 1. Is the 10-digit number going away?
No. Veterans can still dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. Calls will route to the same caring #VeteransCrisisLine responders who will listen and help.
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Atlanta VA recreation therapist urged Vietnam Army Veteran Owen Rogers to attend the National Veteran Golden Age Games to help him cope.
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Two Houston VA nurses received the Patriot Award, which is given for directly supporting employee’s Reservist or Guardsman service.
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#VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Henry Parham, who was one of the first Black soldiers to come ashore on D-Day and is considered the last of his unit to have died.
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Women who smoke may be at higher risk for developing osteoporosis, breast cancer and pregnancy complications. VA has resources to address these challenges and set you on a path to becoming tobacco-free. Learn more: mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-tobacco/i
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Eligible Veterans, active-duty service members can erase their student loans with Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, but applications are due by 10/31/22.
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A “final mile” ceremony was conducted for two local veterans this week at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona bit.ly/3C5uJp9 via
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As part of its mission to improve the equity for rural Veterans, VA is improving the recruitment and retention of rural health care providers and researchers.
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Montgomery County law enforcement officers gathered this summer for two days of training in an effort to connect Veterans in crisis to the resources they need.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is U.S. Army Air Forces Veteran Theodore “Ted” Wolfram III, who served as a pilot in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
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If symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are disrupting your everyday life, VA can help. Learn about VA treatments for PTSD: mentalhealth.va.gov/ptsd/index.asp
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The PACT Act is perhaps the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history. Learn more at VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411).
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VA Grant and Per Diem Program grantees can now receive reimbursements for costs associated with serving the minor dependents of homeless Veterans, including child supervision, transportation, and more: bit.ly/3AlliQX #EndVeteranHomelessness
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In May 1942, National Guardsman William “Bill” Clayton Overmier was captured and sent to a Japanese prisoner of war camp. For the next three years, Overmier remained at the camp until its liberation by American troops.
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Navajo Code Talker Thomas H. Begay recalls Navajo Code Talker program and Battle of Iwo Jima.
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Thomas H. Begay recently shared his story about the Navajo Code Talker program and his experiences during the Battle of Iwo Jima. #NavajoCodeTalkers
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The 2022 #PACTAct expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. Learn more: call 1-800-MYVA411 or va.gov/pact
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Amulet device catches blood clots before they reach the blood stream and eliminates the need for blood-thinning medication.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Lamar Stone, a Medal of Honor recipient who was a Korean War POW by Chinese forces for 22 months.
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An Unbreakable Code.
Peter MacDonald Sr. is one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers. On National Navajo Code Talker Day, we revisit his story about what made the “unbreakable” code so effective, and how it helped save lives and secure victory in the Pacific.
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Check out these #VetResources events this week for Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors! Find this week’s events and more at bit.ly/3QpiisB
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Delvina Ford and her Swab Squad recognized for combatting the silent and deadly killers... hospital acquired infections.
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Mackenzie Beeman is an intermediate care technician, and she shares how she discovered the program and what it means to her to continue serving.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Mauricio “Marty” Ramirez. Ramirez is a Purple Heart recipient who served as a radioman during the Vietnam War.
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VA dietitian nutritionist describes how to create new foods during National Culinary Arts Month.
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At VA, you can help research treatments and solutions, expand the evidence base for effective solutions and help disseminate that information on PTSD.
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Blue Star Mothers event provided over $20,000 in household appliances, cleaning supplies, bed linens, hygiene supplies, food and cooking supplies to Veterans.
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Did you know that state agencies devoted strictly to Veterans’ affairs work to provide critical benefits and services to those who have served?
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Central Arkansas VA’s Home Based Primary Care team celebrated the service of two Marine Veterans from the greatest generation.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Paul A. Avolese, who served as a radar navigator during the Vietnam War.
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If you’re a Veteran or survivor, you can file claims now to apply for PACT Act-related benefits. Learn more at VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411)
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5 Ways the PACT Act Helps Veterans | VA Health Care | VA Disability | Vi... youtu.be/KGo3nwVechc via
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Taking care of your well-being, including your mental health, is essential during this time. There are things that you can do to manage your stress and anxiety related to COVID-19. Learn how VA can help: mentalhealth.va.gov/coronavirus/in
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Tai Chi is a simple mind/body practice. These warm-ups enhance relaxation, calm and focus the mind, improve sleep, posture, strength, flexibility and balance.
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VA connected Papa Don to a food bank that partners with VA to provide nutritious food for Veterans with food insecurity.
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