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#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Melissa Harcrow
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Melissa Harcrow, who served as a logistics warrant officer for an explosive ordinance disposal battalion during combat operations in Afghanistan.
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VA announces goal to house 38,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2023
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Modernizing VA benefits delivery
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Virtual Homeless and Justice-Involved Veteran Outreach Symposium brings support, program awareness
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Veteran of the Day

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#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Leland Chandler
March 11, 2023

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Last updated February 19, 2023

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