The nonprofit group Volunteers of America (VOA) recognizes the challenges Veterans often face in confronting moral injury, which is essentially a conflict with one’s personal code of morality.
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We try to find ways to reach all #Veterans, not just those enrolled in VA benefits or health care. Find the suicide prevention resources closest to you: VeteransCrisisLine.net/Find-Resources
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When an Air Force Veteran mentioned he hadn't got out much, his occupational therapy team got him VIP tickets to see the Commodores.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Nicholas O’Brien, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan.
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VA's new PACT Act Performance Dashboard will update every other Friday, and it'll measure the PACT Act's impact on Veterans and survivors.
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Pittsburgh VA developed an intervention to prevent emergence delirium, a temporary condition when a patient awakens from a procedure.
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The Piestewa Challenge: Celebrating women in military service
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Are you a veteran, service member, or military spouse looking for a career? Check out Hire Military, founded by veterans for veterans! Our team works to match you with the best opportunities and resources to help you transition. Visit HireMilitary.us to get started!
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Kansas City VA hosted its first PACT Act Town Hall during VA's “PACT Act Week of Action.” Event at new clinic was a one-stop-shop event on all things PACT Act.
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If you experienced military sexual trauma (MST), you might feel unsure of where to turn. At VA, we believe you and we believe in you. VA is here to help survivors of all backgrounds and genders heal after MST. Learn more: MentalHealth.va.gov/SAAM
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Army Veteran Zelpha Anderson tells her story of being a mother to two young children while deployed in Iraq.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Alexis McCray, who provided personnel support during the 2010 drawdown of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Are you planning to buy a home with your VA home loan benefits? The first thing you need to do is request your VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
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Check out VA.gov/outreach-and-e for upcoming free events for veterans and their families. For more information, visit VA.gov or call 1-800-MyVA411.
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Agatha was the only woman in her U.S. Army unit. She often felt like a target, and she experienced hypervigilance and anxiety during and after service. With encouragement from her son, Agatha sought counseling through VA.
Hear Agatha’s story:
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During March’s Women’s History Month, we celebrate 100 years of advancing women Veterans’ health care at VA.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Clarke, who was the first female MajGen in the military and was a pioneer for women in the Army during her 36-year career.
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The history of women’s health is a key chapter in the story of VA. 📖
We dedicate #WomensHistoryMonth to celebrating 100 years of advancing women Veterans’ health care. Learn more about those who advocated for women Veterans and made history at VA: bit.ly/3Zw8XTT
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Travis Mills Foundation's programs help injured Veterans "recalibrate." Here's what that means, and how.
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Happy Women's History Month! From the American Revolution to the present, women have served our country with honor. This year, VA celebrates 100 years of providing health care for women Veterans. Learn more about the trailblazers that made it possible at bit.ly/3kunFfu.
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Chapel at New Mexico VA in Albuquerque officially renamed to pay homage to four heroic World War II chaplains.
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Veterans to Farmers is looking to expand its farming opportunities for women Veterans.
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Army Veteran Frank Dawson has received help with health, housing, and employment through VA over the past decade. And he has received unwavering support from those with hearts of gold.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran James Capers, a recon Marine that took part in five Vietnam campaigns which involved difficult and dangerous missions. He is the first enlisted African American Marine to receive a battlefield commission. #BHM
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40,000 homeless Veterans housed in 2022.
We set a goal, we did the work, and we achieved it. Together, we provided safety, security, and support to Veterans experiencing homelessness nationwide.
Learn how we reached our goal: bit.ly/3Y8u1yA
#EndVeteranHomelessness
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It can be really hard to ask for help. But we all need it sometimes. #VeteransCrisisLine responders are here for you 24/7/365.
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Dr. Sara (Sadie) Marie Johnson Peterson Delaney was the Chief Librarian of the VA hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama, for 34 years.
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Elks Lodge 2281 pays for haircuts and beard trims for Veteran residents of Wilmington VA Community Living Center.
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Justina Wells believes the legacy of world-class health care is engrained in the people who provide it. “We’re in the people business.” Black History Month celebrates diversity.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is U.S. Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt. Skerritt served in the Air Force and became an actor in many American films, including Top Gun.
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New TelePain programs are working to make access to chronic pain management easier for Veterans in rural areas.
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Under heavy fire while on patrol in Vietnam, USMC Pfc. James Anderson Jr. spotted an enemy grenade. He grabbed it and pulled it into his chest, absorbing much of the impact, saving his comrades. Anderson died a hero at age 20. We honor his service.
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Throughout the Midwest, VA is actively recruiting talented people like you. Learn more about our nationwide network.
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Columbus VA's Salute to Veteran Patients event: after the “Valentines for Veterans Concert & Dance” was announced, most of the tickets had been spoken for in a few days.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Nussbaum, who established his own digital communication business based on the lessons he learned serving.
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The Office of General Counsel’s Honors Attorney Program offers a chance to move from law clerk to attorney as soon as you pass the BAR.
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In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport discusses PTSD and avoidance with Dr. Sadie Larsen.
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On October 23, 2017, Gary “Mike” Rose was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as a combat medic in Laos, Sept. 11-14, 1970. We salute his service. #HonoringVets
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Staff at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System recognize how stress impacts daily life and are promoting stress management programs to improve the overall health and well-being of Veterans.
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