VA honors a Veteran each and everyday on our social media channels. Most of the submissions come from families and friends seeking to have their Veteran recognized, so we hear firsthand how important it is to them.
Without any words, a photo can tell a story. We aim to share photos on our Instagram feed that capture the faces, places and events that tell our Veterans' personal stories.
This holiday season, VA salutes the valor of our Nation’s men and women—past and present—who sacrificed so much to preserve our liberty.
Marine Corps Veteran Rick Hermelin is no stranger to going […]
One of the highlights of the week was the opportunity to meet Gary Sinise, better known as Lt. Dan from the movie Forrest Gump. He was at West Point to receive the Thayer Award for his work helping active duty military and Veterans. It is the highest honor presented by the United States Military Academy. The award is given to a citizen of the United States whose character, accomplishments, and stature in the civilian community draw wholesome comparison to the qualities for which West Point strives: Duty, Honor, Country. In Forrest Gump, Lt. Dan, Forrest and Bubba are fictional members of the unit I served with – they wear the 9th Infantry Division logo. I always have it on as a volunteer; in the pictures, it is the circular red, white and blue patch on my sleeve.
Our nation’s Vietnam War commemoration is a long-overdue opportunity for all Americans to recognize, honor, and thank our Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifices during one of America’s longest wars.
None of these men knew each other in 1944, but they shared a bond that was clear to see. They had survived the cold, the snow and the battle.
Fisher House served 25 million families last year
Many organizations create annual events to embody their culture and […]
The end result was a beautiful cemetery – a hallowed ground – decorated with a sense of love and deep appreciation for those whose final resting place serves as a testament and reminder to all Americans that freedom and liberty are not free.
Since 2006, volunteers from Veterans service organizations, the Civil Air Patrol and community groups have placed wreaths at VA’s national cemeteries and state Veterans cemeteries.
This year, on Veterans Day, we worked with the VA and America’s Parade to bring Veterans with disabilities (and those otherwise unable to travel) their first virtual reality experience.