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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran William Ward, who is participating in this week's #wintersportsclinic. news.va.gov/117520/veteran
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During the VA #WinterSportsClinic, more than 300 Veterans with disabilities participated in adaptive sports like skiing, sled hockey, and more.
One of those Veterans is , who was featured this week on .
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Bob Jones: From combat medic to award winning sculptor
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In this episode of theSITREP, Mike discusses a new, fast way to refill your VA prescriptions with VA's mobile app.
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Women who smoke can face unique health risks such as breast cancer and complications with pregnancy. Talk with your VA health care provider about resources that address these health risks and ways to become tobacco-free. Learn more: mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-tobacco
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VA is spreading the word about new benefits. You can learn about these benefits and talk to VA in person at an outreach event.
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Today, March 30, is National Doctors Day, an annual observance aimed at appreciating physicians who help save lives everywhere. Meet Dr. Averi White, who has wanted to be a doctor since she was 7.
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Today’s #VeteranOftheDay is Veteran Bob Mullins, who is competing in this week's #wintersportsclinic. news.va.gov/117533/veteran
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Starting April 1, transitioning service members filing for VA compensation through BDD or IDES will be requires to complete and submit the Part A Self-Assessment on the application. Here's more info.
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VA is offering #VeteranSuicidePrevention grant funding to community-based organizations.
Applications are open for current grantees and new applicants.
Learn more at mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/.
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As Social Work Month comes to an end, we reflect on the positive contributions achieved by our social workers. Read the stories of VA social workers continuing to make an impact and break barriers for America's Veterans: bit.ly/3Zn4eDC #SocialWorkMonth
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On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor all those who bravely served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.
#NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay
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Applications for VA Vet Center scholarships are due by April 14. The scholarships assist those pursuing graduate degrees in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling.
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Thank you, Dr. Alicia Christy, for your service and advocacy!
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NEW: Expanded locations and presumptive disability compensation benefits for Vietnam Veterans
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Take the time to THANK a Vietnam Veteran today for their service and sacrifice and say "WELCOME HOME!"
#VietnamVeteransDay #ThankVietnamVets #SeeThemThankThem #WelcomeHome23 #March29
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Did you know 11,000 women served in Vietnam?
Today is National #VietnamWar Veterans Day. We honor all who served in Vietnam, including these women at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in 1967.
You belong at VA:
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On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, this Administration honors the brave Americans who served and pledges its steadfast care to our veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.
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Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Dave Nichols, an Army Vietnam War Veteran competing in this week's #wintersportsclinic events. news.va.gov/117666/veteran
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Now we have the opportunity to do what should have been done 50 years ago: Welcome our Vietnam Veterans home with honor and thank them and their families for their service and sacrifice.
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IT'S NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY!
Take the time to THANK a Vietnam veteran today for their service and sacrifice and say "WELCOME HOME!"
#VietnamVeteransDay #ThankVietnamVets #SeeThemThankThem #WelcomeHome23 #March29
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Prescription refill is now available via VA Health and Benefits mobile app
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SecVA Denis McDonough message: National Vietnam War Veterans Day, 2023
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Fifty years ago, the last American combat troops left Vietnam. Today, we celebrate the bravery of Vietnam War Veterans. Thank you for your service!
The PACT Act was recently passed to help those who served in Vietnam and were exposed to toxic substances: bit.ly/3lTcoG7
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Asking a #Veteran you care about if they’re having thoughts of suicide isn’t easy, but it could save their life. Learn how to start the conversation at bit.ly/3Kif1uC.
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VETS2INDUSTRY supports transitioning military personnel, Veterans and military spouses find meaningful and sustainable careers in the civilian workforce. Want to know more?
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“I remember blinking, and on the next blink I woke up 11 days later from a coma.”
Read this incredible story of A1C Lauren Arduser, one of the more than 300 #disabledveteran participants at the #wintersportsclinic this week. #Sports4Vets
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Contact your local VA Medical Center or donate through VA’s national partners, America's Blood Centers and the American Red Cross. Just mention #RollUpYourSleeveVA to be counted in as a donor.
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At 22 years old, Lauren Arduser is the youngest participant at the National Disabled Veterans Sports Clinic, co-presented by DAV and . It’s been just one year since her injury, but she’s out on Snowmass’s slopes today. #WinterSportsClinic #NDVWSC23
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TOMORROW IS NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY!
Join us ONLINE on our Facebook page as we livestream from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington, D.C. at 9:30 EST.
#VietnamVeteransDay #March29 #ThankVietnamVets
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Want to know what qualities we're looking for when hiring? Our “Talk About It Tuesday” guests share the goods for prospective applicants.
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While Houston VA has performed thrombectomy procedures before, Dr. Khalid used a new tool—the mechanical AlphaVac System—to provide precise control in the removal of blood clots in the veins while minimizing patient blood loss.
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2023 #wintersportsclinic Downhill Daily includes welcome by DAV National Commander Joe Parsetich, a weather report by , and featuring a Veteran and his service dog. #sports4vets #DAV
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army and Marine Veteran William “Bud” McLeroy, who is participating in this week's #wintersportsclinic. news.va.gov/117547/veteran
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Three Bay Pines VA social workers are breaking barriers to support Veterans.
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THIS WEDNESDAY, March 29, is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. ARE ... YOU ... READY?
Don't forget to share our poster on social media or print/download a copy for free on our website at vietnamwar50th.com
Join the Nation ... thank a Vietnam veteran! #VietnamVeteransDay
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