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Happy 251st Birthday, Marine Corps
This year marks the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps, one of the most recognizable fighting forces in the world.
2026 Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide
The 2026 Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide supports educators, youth leaders and community organizations teach the history and significance of Veterans Day.
2026 Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other retail offers
Here it is, the 2026 Veterans Day discounts list. It will be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day offers to give back to Veterans.
Veterans Day National Committee selects Regional Sites for 2026
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee selected 48 Regional Sites in 24 states as official partners to hold VA-approved Veterans Day observances.
Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast: VA activates national response to protect Veterans and families
Hurricane Isaias, the Atlantic season’s first hurricane, is strengthening in the Gulf and is forecast to make landfall late tonight or early Saturday.

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New on VA.gov: Time-saving upgrades shaped by Veterans
November 11, 2026

Spend less time signing in and searching, and more time getting the care and benefits you’ve earned.
Ozarks summit brings VA services directly to Veterans
November 11, 2026

More than 580 attendees connected with VA services, benefits and community resources at VHSO’s annual Ozarks summit supporting Veterans and caregivers.
Meet a VA ophthalmologist with a clear vision for Veteran care
November 10, 2026

Dr. Jigna Joshi provides insight into life as a VA ophthalmologist and what she calls the “perfect moment of everything coming together” in her VA career.
Sidekick Platform: Trusted Veteran resources are one conversation away
November 10, 2026

Find the Sidekick Platform in the VA mobile app store—a free resource connecting Veterans and those who serve them with VA information.
Handesthesia: One VA nurse spends vacation restoring sight abroad
November 10, 2026

How VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System’s nurse leader found renewed purpose as a volunteer on eye-care missions in Fiji after pandemic burnout.
This Veterans Day, get moving with Team Red, White & Blue
November 10, 2026

Get moving with Team RWB this Veterans Day. Take on 250 burpees to honor Veterans, then prepare for the 100-mile GWOT 100 challenge in February.

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