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Apply to host VA-recognized 2025 Regional Veterans Day Observances
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) invites cities, towns, and non-profit groups across the country to join us in showing appreciation for Veterans by applying to hold VA-recognized regional Veterans Day observances.
The 2025 National Veterans Day Poster Contest is now open
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee are now accepting entries for the 2025 Veterans Day Poster Contest. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on May 2, 2025.
VA Secretary Doug Collins Welcomes Employees Back to In-Person Work
Secretary Doug Collins announces VA’s shift to in-person work, ensuring a smooth transition while prioritizing service to Veterans.
VA Secretary Doug Collins Highlights Accomplishments in First 30 Days
Secretary Collins touts accomplishments in Trump’s first 30 days, including eliminating DEI, revising the flag policy, and reallocating over $100 million.
VA Secretary Doug Collins addresses Veterans benefits rumors in latest video
VA Secretary Doug Collins released a video from his office today addressing misinformation circulating about Veterans' benefits and VA health care.

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March 17, 2025

VA to phase out treatment for gender dysphoria
March 6, 2025

VA to complete Federal EHR deployment at nine additional sites in 2026
March 5, 2025

Secretary Collins: We owe America’s Veterans solutions
March 3, 2025

VA to terminate 585 non-mission-critical or duplicative contracts

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Veteran Focus: PACT Act

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Centenarian Veterans honored at Maui PACT Act event
Veterans at event offered health screenings, diabetic foot checks, vaccines, blood pressure checks, VA benefits and PACT Act registration.
How a Vietnam Veteran benefited from the PACT Act
82-year-old Army Veteran Wendell Bell was 30% service connected disabled and unaware of what he was eligible for under the PACT Act.
VA leads the way in exposure-informed care
As of July 2024, VA has approved more than 1.1 million claims made through the PACT Act. VA leads the way in exposure-informed care.
Veterans receive support and benefits at PACT Act event
Hundreds of Veterans attended an event aimed at providing support and assistance through the VA PACT Act.
The PACT Act: 2024 Expanded Health Care Eligibility toolkit
VA has prepared this PACT Act Stakeholder Toolkit for you to use and share information about VA’s expansion of health care eligibility for Veterans.

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Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
October 8, 2024

In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.
Her service, her story: ACP helps women Veterans find meaningful employment
March 25, 2025

Since 2010, more than 36,000 individuals have benefited from ACP's mentorship program, which equips Veterans and military spouses with the tools and resources to pursue meaningful employment.
Telehealth study recruiting Veterans now
March 25, 2025

The program provides physical rehabilitation through telehealth, improving and sustaining physical function for older Veterans.
How VA is taking action to prevent Veteran suicide – Part Two
March 25, 2025

Our most recent annual report of Veteran suicide data highlights seven strategies to support Veterans.
Learn how to access capital for your small business
March 25, 2025

Warrior Rising is providing a financial literacy and capital access webinar series, free to Veterans and spouses, designed to equip them with the tools and resources needed to grow their businesses.
Live Whole Health #265: Calming the body’s alarm system
March 24, 2025

Pain is like an alarm system; learn to reset the alarm with this 13-minute Mindfulness for Chronic Pain practice.
Veteran Resources: Events of the week March 26, 2025
March 24, 2025

We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely events for the Veteran community.