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  • Army Veteran shares her experiences with autism

    Army Veteran shares her experiences with autism

    April is Autism Acceptance Month and employee and Army Veteran Jennifer Sardam shares her experiences with autism.

  • A reflection on service and Ramadan

    A reflection on service and Ramadan

    Army Veteran and VA employee Umar Awan writes about his experiences at war in Iraq and fasting during Ramadan.

  • Opinion: How to positively impact Veterans facing challenges in 2024

    Opinion: How to positively impact Veterans facing challenges in 2024

    Acknowledging the issues that Veterans face and working toward solutions is crucial for ensuring they have the support they need to thrive in civilian life.

  • VA Chief Medical Officer promotes COVID-19 vaccine

    VA Chief Medical Officer promotes COVID-19 vaccine

    VA’s African American Chief Medical Office addresses communities of color on the unequal effect of the virus on our family and neighborhoods. “I ask you to trust those of us who are here serving you.”

  • Safe Firearm Storage Saves Lives

    Safe Firearm Storage Saves Lives

    The statistics are staggering: safe firearm storage practices can more than cut in half the chances a friend, co-worker, child, or other family member dies by suicide.

  • Maybe this is why people don’t talk about physical health for Veterans?

    Maybe this is why people don’t talk about physical health for Veterans?

    Team RWB believes there is a major gap in Veteran well being. The group is pushing to increase awareness of physical health.

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