For eighth grader Kinley Wilson, the sounds of rifle volleys from VA's Fort Gibson National Cemetery inspired an essay on the service and sacrifice of America's Veterans.
Chaplain Jeni Cook, Deputy Director of the National VA Chaplain Center, has devoted her 33-year VA career to ministering to Veterans spiritual health and well-being. Chaplain Cook first served as a full-time chaplain at the Dallas VA Medical Center and in 1986 became the first VA woman Chief of Chaplain Service there.
On the centennial anniversary of Loretta Perfectus Walsh's enlistment in the Navy, women Veterans gathered to honor the service of more than 2.5 million women Veterans who have since served our country.
There are many monuments to women Veterans in VA national cemeteries across the country. During this month, we encourage you to find one near you, and to learn more about the contributions, serve, and sacrifice of the American women Veteran.
The timeline for healing isn’t set in stone. It’s an individual journey for each person and family impacted by the loss of a loved one.
The following letter was received from one of the 2016 VA National Veterans Creative Art Festival participants.
In an award ceremony on Capitol Hill, the HillVets 100 Tribute Gala brought many members from the Veteran community, civilian community, public sector and private sector to honor the contributions that have been made to Veterans in 2016.
By direction of the secretary, VA facilities have been instructed to temporarily display an image from the White House’s website until an official portrait of President Trump is released.
In honor of Women’s History Month, VA’s Center for Women Veterans partnered with Veteran Artist Program to display art by 10 women Veterans at 10 VA medical centers nationwide.
The world of medical science lost a giant earlier this month. Dr. Thomas E. Starzl, who was a VA transplant surgeon and research scientist for more than 50 years, died March 4 at age 90.
Nick Collier spent one month as the artist in residence at Gettysburg National Military Park. During his time at the park, he used photography and sculpture to capture the significance of the historic site.
Ryan Ockomon will graduate from the compensated work therapy program in April 2017 and is hoping to obtain permanent employment at the VA. The vehicle, donated by the Daisy Mountain Veterans, will provide Ockoman with dependable work transportation.