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  • Veteran Resources: Events of the week Sept. 16, 2024

    Veteran Resources: Events of the week Sept. 16, 2024

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

  • Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Sept. 16, 2024

    Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Sept. 16, 2024

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

  • Veteran Resources: Events of the week Sept. 2, 2024

    Veteran Resources: Events of the week Sept. 2, 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.

  • How a disabled Army Veteran learned new skills for the defense of her country

    How a disabled Army Veteran learned new skills for the defense of her country

    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.

  • Army Soldiers and Veterans compete on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics

    Army Soldiers and Veterans compete on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics

    Seven U.S. Army soldiers, one Army Reserve soldier and two Veterans are representing Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which begins today.

  • Advancing cancer treatment access with 22 new ‘Close to Me’ sites

    Advancing cancer treatment access with 22 new ‘Close to Me’ sites

    The service reduces the burden of lengthy travel for Veterans and their caregivers, improving access to care and affording Veterans more time to focus on healing.

  • Veteran Resources: Events of the week July 15, 2024

    Veteran Resources: Events of the week July 15, 2024

    The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an [...]

  • VA and USACE partner to improve medical construction projects

    VA and USACE partner to improve medical construction projects

    Earlier this month, VA and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) united for a joint summit to discuss strategic priorities for 2024-25, including reinforcing the commitment to enhancing the national medical construction program.

  • Veteran Resources: Events of the week June 10, 2024

    Veteran Resources: Events of the week June 10, 2024

    The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an [...]

  • What can VA disability compensation do for you?

    What can VA disability compensation do for you?

    Many Veterans may not be aware of life-changing benefits they’ve [...]

  • Apply to host VA-recognized 2024 Regional Veterans Day Observance

    Apply to host VA-recognized 2024 Regional Veterans Day Observance

    VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) encourages cities, towns and non-profit groups to apply to hold VA-recognized regional Veterans Day observances. Here's how to apply.

  • Together We Served celebrates Veterans by offering a free plaque of their military service

    Together We Served celebrates Veterans by offering a free plaque of their military service

    Since its launch 20 years ago, Togetherweserved.com (TWS), the leading online community of U.S. Veterans, has provided its 2.3 million members the special opportunity to not only reconnect with the people they served with, but to also preserve a detailed record of their military service, including unlimited photographs. This is so their families and future generations will know what they did serving our country.

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