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June 6, 2024 was the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that turned the tide of World War II. It was commemorated on France's Normandy coast during the first two weeks of June 2024 with events remembering, celebrating and honoring the thousands of American and Allied service members whose enormous sacrifices liberated Europe.

The 80th anniversary of the beginning of World War II's Battle of the Bulge was commemorated at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

VA’s newest life insurance program, Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife), has been open for two years and now provides full coverage to its policyholders who enrolled in January 2023.

From Nov. 4 to 11, buildings and homes across the country will light up green to recognize the sacrifice and strength of our Veterans as they transition from military to civilian life.

Now more than ever, it is important to understand how to identify tax scams, how to protect yourself, get help and report. 

Southeast Conservation Corps has an opportunity for post-9/11 Veterans to join the Veterans Fire Corps Conservation Crew.

Psych Hub is dedicated to educating individuals and their families about mental health and suicide prevention.

Face the Fight is an initiative working to break the stigma surrounding suicide in the military community by raising awareness and fostering open conversations about support and hope.

Each week, VA posts relevant and timely events for the Veteran community.

This post contains links to job listings for the week of Sept. 16, 2024.

VA has curated an assortment of events for Veterans and their families. Each week, we post relevant and timely events for the Veteran community.

The Boston native intended to have a long, impactful career in defense, but injuries and health challenges prevented her from completing boot camp.

“I broke 11 bones and then was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes,” explains Lopez, who found herself seeking new avenues in the IT sector. After a few years off to recover, she went to community college and graduated with a degree in technology and computer sciences. Despite her experience and drive, her career was ridden with layoffs. And Lopez wanted a job that offered her purposeful work and stability.