Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Daniel Phillips, a Green Beret who was declared missing in action after the 1968 Battle of Lang Vei.
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VA and law enforcement collaboration lead to better outcomes for Veterans who had an interaction with VA police or community police.
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Pacific Veterans Experience Action Center connects more than 120 Veterans to VA services
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Smishing leverages psychology and the principles of persuasion to get the victim to click a link, share private information, or download malicious programs to their phone. Do you know how to spot a smish?
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#QuadCyberChallenge
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Because every survivor of military sexual trauma (MST) is unique, VA tailors recovery resources to meet each survivor’s needs and preferences. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, learn about VA’s MST-related care: MentalHealth.va.gov/SAAM
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The touching story of how a Marine Corps Veteran received his Purple Heart… 55 years after leaving Vietnam.
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The touching story of how a Marine Corps Veteran received his Purple Heart… 55 years after leaving Vietnam.
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Eligible Veterans and some former service members can now go to any VA or non-VA hospital for emergency health care during an acute suicidal crisis, and it will be paid for by VA. Here's how it works.
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Eligible Veterans and some former service members can now go to any VA or non-VA hospital for emergency health care during an acute suicidal crisis, and it will be paid for by VA. Here's how it works.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Edward P. King, who chose to surrender to Imperial Japanese forces during World War II rather than have his troops be subject to unnecessary slaughter.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Edward P. King, who chose to surrender to Imperial Japanese forces during World War II rather than have his troops be subject to unnecessary slaughter.
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VA has announced its 2023 goals for preventing and ending Veteran homelessness. Listen as Jill Albanese from VHA's Homeless Programs Office walks us through the new goals and discusses how VA plans to provide homelessness assistance services to Veterans. bit.ly/401T9IA
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Today we remember and honor former Prisoners of War. Chosen to commemorate the day in 1942 when U.S. forces surrendered to Japanese troops in the Bataan Peninsula, Prisoner of War Recognition Day is observed on April 9.
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Twenty years ago, Baghdad fell to U.S. forces. Thank you, Iraq War Veterans for your service and dedication to our country!
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Northern Indiana VA has cooked up something sweet for its food pantry.
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A VA team implemented practices that revolutionized safety in the operating room. news.va.gov/117963/surgica
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A VA team implemented practices that revolutionized safety in the operating room.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is U.S. Navy Veteran Marty Robbins, who served in the Pacific during World War II and later became a successful entertainer and NASCAR driver.
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Healing after military sexual trauma (MST) takes time — but it’s never too late to seek support. If you experienced MST, we believe you and we believe in you. Learn about VA’s MST resources that can help you on your healing journey: MentalHealth.va.gov/SAAM
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People with generalized anxiety feel as if they’re always worrying or anxious about a range of things in their daily lives. They have trouble controlling or stopping these worries. Learn about VA resources to help: mentalhealth.va.gov/anxiety/index.
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Is your community-based organization part of the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program?
You may be eligible for a new round of grant funding. Deadline to apply is May 19. More information: bit.ly/3UhQ3P6.
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Are you a corpsman, medical technician or combat medic looking for a job? You can join VA in a health care support role without any additional licensure or training. Learn how, here.
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Join the VetServe 2023 campaign this April in your community.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Gene Harper who is celebrating his 100th birthday. news.va.gov/117868/veteran
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Three years later, COVID-19 is still here, but VA has resumed operations under the “new normal.”
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The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) can help you protect your PACT Act benefits from fraudulent schemes and pension poaching.
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On this day in 1917, the United States entered World War I. We honor the service of over four million Americans who served during the Great War.
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