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New features arrive to the VA mobile app
View lab results and more, right from the VA Health and Benefits app.
VA buries Vietnam Veteran hero Garfield Langhorn in national shrine
Army Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Garfield M. Langhorn was reinterred at Calverton National Cemetery, New York, on July 3, 2026.
Dangerous heat: Help protect Veterans experiencing homelessness
Learn simple ways communities can help Veterans experiencing homelessness stay safe and connected to resources during the summer.
How to stay safe and healthy during extreme heat
Here are some steps you can take to prevent health problems and stay safe during extreme heat.
Announcing the 2026 Veterans Day Poster!
The 2026 Veterans Day Poster winner shows two American flags, connecting the founding to generations of Veterans who have defended its freedoms.

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Live Whole Health # 327: Ginger Blueberry Crisp is a taste of summer in every spoonful
July 20, 2026

July ushers in blueberry season, a time when farmers’ markets are overflowing with fresh produce, backyard gatherings are in full [...]
USDA resources that help Veterans build a future in agriculture
July 20, 2026

Veterans are finding new purpose in agriculture, turning discipline and service into thriving farms with support from USDA programs and local partners.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for July 20, 2026
July 20, 2026

This jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of July 20, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.
How VA TeleTBI is connecting Veterans to brain injury care
July 19, 2026

VA’s TeleTBI program, led by Dr. Mi-Hyon Cho, leverages virtual care to rapidly connect Veterans across the U.S. with brain injury experts.
Health-housing connection: How VA addresses both for homeless Veterans
July 18, 2026

Safe, stable housing can improve health outcomes and help homeless Veterans remain connected to care and support services.
VA researcher wins top honor for rethinking Veteran rehabilitation
July 17, 2026

The Paul B. Magnuson Award honors a VA researcher whose rehabilitation work helps older Veterans regain strength, mobility and independence.

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