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  • VA’s got talent

    VA’s got talent

    Generald Wilson has sung the Star-Spangled Banner and God Bless America at about 1,000 events, including other NFL playoff games, the World Series, NHL Stanley Cup Finals and NCAA Championships.

  • Veterans serving Veterans: VA researchers who served

    Veterans serving Veterans: VA researchers who served

    Dr. Mark Logue, an Army Veteran, is a statistician in the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System. His research interests include the genetics of brain disorders such as PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease, and anxiety.

  • Navy Seabee used VA benefits to earn degree, start new career with White House VA Hotline

    Navy Seabee used VA benefits to earn degree, start new career with White House VA Hotline

    Rodney, a Navy Seabee with a 16 year military career, used VA educational benefits to earn a degree in 2017. The VA was hiring for a new hotline call center and Rodney knew the path he wanted to take, the path that continued his service and allowed him to help fellow Veterans.

  • VA social worker receives Salute to Service Award from Code of Support Foundation

    VA social worker receives Salute to Service Award from Code of Support Foundation

    Judith Foster, a social worker at the VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, won the National Salute to Service Award from the Code of Support Foundation. Judith's husband and several of her family members are Veterans making her work at the VA very personal. She is focused on helping Veterans overcome challenges and this award signifies her success.

  • VA social worker receives ‘Salute to Service’ award from nonprofit veterans service organization

    VA social worker receives ‘Salute to Service’ award from nonprofit veterans service organization

    Judith Foster received the Code of Support Foundation’s prestigious national “Salute to Service” award for exemplary service to Veterans and family members.

  • Future service puppy named for Veteran, Gold Star-sibling, VA employee

    Future service puppy named for Veteran, Gold Star-sibling, VA employee

    Warrior Canine Connection met Cpt. Jenine Melton at VA's central office to recognize her service by naming one of their new puppies after her.

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Last updated June 18, 2025

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