The National Cemetery Administration has acquired more than 266 acres of land in Birchwood, TN, for the future replacement of the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
VA’s national cemeteries will host a National Day of Service on Monday, September 11 to honor our nation’s servicemembers, police, fire and first responders on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. This day of service will take place at more than 60 national VA cemeteries and include opportunities for volunteers to clean headstones and participate in other beautification activities.
VA's Center for Women Veterans hosted a Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) in March for Veterans, family members, caregivers and survivors in American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii and the Northern Mariana Islands.
VLM's interactive features allow people to remember those who served by posting tributes and comments, uploading images and sharing a Veteran’s military service timeline, achievements, biographical information, historical documents and more.
The Strong Veterans Act of 2022 requires VA to conduct an annual Buddy Check Week. During the week of Oct. 16 to 20, all Veterans are invited to complete peer wellness, resiliency and S.A.V.E. training with a pledge to talk to 10 Veterans, families and caregivers and/or survivors. VA’s goal is to increase access to VA health and benefits, improve mental health, increase awareness on suicide prevention, decrease isolation and support peer networking.
VA National Cemeteries and Carry the Load will hold a National Day of Service on Sep. 9 marking the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
NCA's new fiber optic networks better serve Veterans and their loved ones at NCA’s cemeteries and offices.
Virginia recently hosted a successful event to help Veterans access the health care, resources, benefits and services they have earned.
VA’s Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center in southern Texas reached a record number of Veterans recently, helping them with all things VA.
VA's National Cemetery Administration (NCA) last week announced it would lift all restrictions on gathering sizes at committal and memorial services in VA national cemeteries starting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
Key accomplishments from the first year of the Isakson-Roe Act include expanded benefits and burial needs of Veterans and their families.
VAntage Point, the official VA blog, will be down July 11 for maintenance. The site redesign will include functional efficiencies, a more modern appearance and full mobile integration.