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Secretary’s BlogStephen Walker2022-07-01T08:01:00-04:00
  • Memorial Day 2022

    Secretary Denis McDonough’s Memorial Day 2022 speech

    While visiting a cemetery yesterday, Secretary McDonough recalled the story of a Marine that exemplifies what Memorial Day is all about. 

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    VA’s progress on treating cancer since 2016

    Every year, VA diagnoses and treats about 43,000 Veterans with new cases of cancer; VA currently treats 400,000 Veterans with cancer. Here is VA's progress on treating cancer.

  • President, Secretary to host MISSION Act conference call Tuesday, 6/25

    President, Secretary to host MISSION Act conference call Tuesday, 6/25

  • Happy Holidays 2018 – A message from Secretary Wilkie

    Happy Holidays 2018 – A message from Secretary Wilkie

  • Secretary Wilkie’s Remarks on Veterans Day 2018

    Secretary Wilkie’s Remarks on Veterans Day 2018

  • Secretary Wilkie announces redesigned VA.gov built with input from Veterans

    Secretary Wilkie announces redesigned VA.gov built with input from Veterans

  • Secretary Wilkie thanks employees for protecting and serving Veterans during Hurricane Florence

    Secretary Wilkie thanks employees for protecting and serving Veterans during Hurricane Florence

  • Secretary Robert Wilkie delivers State of VA message to employees

    Secretary Robert Wilkie delivers State of VA message to employees

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