Center for Minority Veterans

VA's Center for Minority Veterans participated in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon at White Sands Missile Range, engaging directly with service members, Veterans and their families.

For some Veterans, putting on the uniform is a single, defining chapter of their lives. But for Army Veteran Steven Jiggetts, military service is a family inheritance, an unbroken story shaped by profound sacrifice, quiet dedication and a deep love of country that spans three generations.

Throughout Black History Month, the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) is honored to highlight the stories of Black Veterans whose commitment to community endures long after they hang up their uniforms.

This month's "From Uniform to Unforgettable" spotlight celebrates the life and service of USMC Veteran Benjamin Summers, Jr.

Every year on August 7, we observe Purple Heart Day to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been injured or lost their lives in service to our country.

Eighty-one years have passed since Guam's liberation from Imperial Japanese forces. The island commemorates Liberation Day parade along Marine Corps Drive.

Juneteenth is a day of celebration, reflection and continued commitment to justice.

VA and the Foundation for Social Connection (F4SC) are reshaping how future medical professionals understand and address social isolation among Veterans.

VA joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus at a roundtable event to discuss the challenges faced by Hispanic Veterans and military families.

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2022, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress. This prestigious award recognized the unit's outstanding service and the lasting impact it had on the military and society as a whole.

Native American Code Talkers played a vital role in both World War I and World War II.

This new MOU with The Cherokee Nation opens the door for Veterans, service members and their spouses to apply for a NADL to buy, build or modify a home on federal trust lands.