Vets Experience

Applications are open now for the DAV Patriot Boot Camp Winter ‘24, an event for entrepreneurs in the military and Veteran community.

Use this outreach kit to help Veterans get the health care benefits they've earned and deserve.

This year, National Wreaths Across America Day is on Sat. Dec. 16, and will take place at more than 4,200 participating locations across the country. This total, which includes Arlington National Cemetery, is more than 500 above last year’s total.

CreatiVets provides the public and Veteran community with the opportunity to stream songs written by Veterans for Veterans for free.

Every eligible Veteran deserves a dignified burial and memorialization to commemorate their service.

Summer brings longer days and a slower pace, which means that you’ve got more time on your hands to consider your finances. As a Veteran, your financial resources may already include benefits you earned through your service, such as your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account or, if you retired from the military, your retired pay and perhaps the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). But what about life insurance?

The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing program (ATDM) in Danville, Virginia, provides training in high-demand skills that lead to well-paying jobs with military suppliers.

VA recently developed a pilot program providing direct and specialized assistance for the 65 living Medal of Honor recipients nationwide.  

Community Building Art Works (CBAW) is a Veteran service organization that builds healthy and connected communities through free online workshops led by professional artists. Veterans and civilians share creative expression, mutual understanding and support. Our mission is to make sure that no Veteran bears the burden of service alone. In partnership with Blue Star Families, CBAW offers writing workshops 2 Thursdays a month. Visit our website for a full up-to-date schedule.

Are you a Veteran with aspirations of entrepreneurship and business ownership? Do you need guidance to help you put your idea into action?

In a landmark event, the first national women Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC) was held Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, 2023.

Your Commissary is here to help you prepare with a cornucopia of recipes and special savings on the ingredients you need to make delectable holiday feasts and heartwarming memories.