Secretary's Blog

A Memorial Day message from Acting Secretary Wilkie
On this Memorial Day, I encourage all Americans to pause for a moment and to reflect on those who have gone before us in service to America—and to reverently remember those who gave their last full measure for our country.
VA acting secretary tours VA facility in Colorado ahead of opening
It was a busy couple of days for Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie as he made the rounds in Colorado for several special events.
Message to VA employees regarding Public Service Recognition Week
This week, VA joins the nation in celebrating Public Service Recognition Week, a federal observance recognizing the value of public service, and honoring the men and women who serve the public at the federal, state, county, and local level.
“Prescribed to Death” opioid memorial raises awareness of prescription drug crisis
Nearly 60 percent who served in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older Veterans, live with some form of chronic pain. And we have to provide them – and all Americans – safe, effective pain management that lets them live fulfilling lives.
A message to VA’s workforce from Acting Secretary Robert Wilkie
"We have a solemn responsibility to Veterans—not just today, but in the months and years to come, to set the standard for the millions coming into our VA and for the millions who will join the ranks down the years."