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  • Live Whole Health #306: February is for the heart (and chocolate): A dessert that loves you back

    Live Whole Health #306: February is for the heart (and chocolate): A dessert that loves you back

    In February your heart craves chocolate, and you can have it and stay on track with heart health with this Silken Chocolate Mousse recipe!

  • Dr. Nicolas E. Walsh: Celebrating 50 years of dedication

    Dr. Nicolas E. Walsh: Celebrating 50 years of dedication

    Dr. Nicolas E. Walsh has been a pillar of support for Veterans in the South Texas community for 50 years.

  • Is chocolate healthy? VA dietitian weighs in

    Is chocolate healthy? VA dietitian weighs in

    The antioxidants in dark chocolate can protect your body against inflammation and disease.

  • World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Pensacola

    World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Pensacola

    A World War II Veteran who served aboard the USS Sigsbee and, later, aboard the USS Alfred A. Cunningham, celebrates his 100th birthday.

  • #DesertStorm30: Chocolate chip cookie uniforms

    #DesertStorm30: Chocolate chip cookie uniforms

    Though it was first designed in 1962, finalized in 1976, and then standardized in 1990, the Desert Battle Dress Uniform (DBDU)—affectionately known for its “chocolate chip” or “cookie dough” camouflage patterns—defined the U.S. military era known for a single event: Operation Desert Storm.

  • Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 6, 2026

    Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 6, 2026

    This post includes links to job listings for the week of April 6, 2026. We will continue to post listings as we receive them for the locations listed.

  • A healthier Valentine’s Day

    A healthier Valentine’s Day

    Small swaps for your Valentine’s celebration can have a big impact.

  • Heart health research from MVP

    Heart health research from MVP

    The Million Veteran Program shares its new research into heart health and how it could improve health care for Veterans of today and tomorrow.

  • On a mission to better health

    On a mission to better health

    Veteran Jack Nist relies on VA care to fulfill his latest mission: his health.

  • Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Alton Roberts

    Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Alton Roberts

    This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran Alton Roberts, who was Killed in Action in Vietnam.

  • Healthy snack ideas while traveling: A guide for Veterans

    Healthy snack ideas while traveling: A guide for Veterans

    Smart decisions on how to snack can improve health and make road trips a little easier.

  • Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Brian F. Piercy

    Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Brian F. Piercy

    This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran Brian F. Piercy, who was Killed in Action in Afghanistan.

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