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Latest NewsStephen Walker2023-12-24T15:03:06-05:00
  • Veterans find strength at National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    Veterans find strength at National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    After a life changing medical challenge, a Veteran discovered new strength and community through adaptive sports at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

  • MCON connects the military community with innovative, free resources

    MCON connects the military community with innovative, free resources

    MCON brings Veterans, service members and families together in Las Vegas for free resources, connection and community.

  • A dermatologist’s guide to beating UV rays

    A dermatologist’s guide to beating UV rays

    Protecting skin from UV rays is essential because daily exposure increases the risk of skin cancer and premature aging. Simple habits can help reduce that risk.

  • Women Veterans Book Corner: Air Force Veteran Lisa Ducharme

    Women Veterans Book Corner: Air Force Veteran Lisa Ducharme

    This month's Women Veterans Book Corner highlights Air Force Veteran, author, and advocate Lisa Ducharme.

  • VA’s Hillary Garcia receives Service to the Citizen award 

    VA’s Hillary Garcia receives Service to the Citizen award 

    As a national healthcare recruiter, Hillary Garcia has redefined the hiring experience for physicians and hiring managers navigating the federal hiring system.

  • Project GROW: How gardening helped a Veteran heal

    Project GROW: How gardening helped a Veteran heal

    An Air Force Veteran turned to gardening through Atlanta VA’s Whole Health program to manage PTSD, finding community, purpose and a way to give back.

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  • A person seated in a wheelchair poses in front of a backdrop with logos from VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America. The person is wearing a wide-brim hat and a blue shirt with “National Veterans Wheelchair Games” printed on it, along with several gold medals displayed around the neck. The backdrop also includes repeating text related to the Games.

    Veterans find strength at National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    After a life changing medical challenge, a Veteran discovered new strength and community through adaptive sports at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

  • October 3, 2026

    A dermatologist’s guide to beating UV rays

  • October 2, 2026

    Project GROW: How gardening helped a Veteran heal

  • October 1, 2026

    Veterans regain hand function, thanks to adaptive technology

  • October 1, 2026

    The hidden path to homelessness: Understanding where Veterans go

  • September 30, 2026

    A new lens on life: How a gift gave ‘grumpy’ a camera again

  • September 30, 2026

    VA awards Optum Serve 10-year contract up to $30 billion to manage community care dental network

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Benefits News

  • Service member with child. It's Life Insurance Awareness Month. VA's life insurance options, from VALife to SGLI and VGLI can protect your family's financial future for years to come.

    Ready to secure your loved ones’ tomorrow with VA’s life insurance programs?

    It's Life Insurance Awareness Month. VA's life insurance options, from VALife to SGLI and VGLI, can protect your family's financial future for years to come.

  • September 25, 2026

    Fraud Alert: Watch out for phishing scams

  • September 15, 2026

    Veterans can use their VA-guaranteed home loan benefit more than once

  • September 11, 2026

    Education scams and fraud awareness

  • September 9, 2026

    Labor Department resources help Veterans build meaningful careers in America’s workforce

  • September 8, 2026

    Don’t let misleading advertising upend your homebuying experience

  • September 3, 2026

    Break the job search stall with a free ACP mentor

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Last updated December 24, 2023

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