VA Radio Outreach
VA Public Service Announcements Familiarizing Veterans with Important Benefits, Services, Programs
Did you know that the U.S. National Park Service is now offering free lifetime passes to Veterans? How about the fact that VA offers a secure APP for video visits that allows Veterans to meet with VA health care providers on a smartphone, computer or tablet? What about VA’s new crisis line number?
Now, a new series of public service announcements (PSAs) produced by VA is aimed at educating Veterans on these important benefits, services and programs that are available to those who served.
You can listen to the PSAs on this page. They are also available for download as MP3s. Email us at vets-experience@va.gov if you have a suggestion for a PSA and-or are a media outlet and want to let us know that you are sharing these PSAs with your audience. Thank you.
VA Radio Outreach Informs Veterans of Important Programs, Services, Benefits
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(Posted May 4, 2023)
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Weekly VA Email Loaded with Wonderful Resources for Veterans
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(Posted July 11, 2023)
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Exclusive Travel Club Gives Veterans Access to Discounted 7-Night Resorts
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(Posted Feb. 1, 2024)
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VA Provides Free, Low-Cost Health Care to Eligible Veterans
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(Posted Dec. 6, 2023)
Veterans Can Use VA Health Care Along With Other Forms of Insurance
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(Posted Dec. 6, 2023)
Many Veterans Pay Nothing for Prescriptions at VA
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(Posted Dec. 6, 2023)
Over 4,000 VA Urgent Care Locations Treat Non-Life Threatening Conditions
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(Posted Dec. 6, 2023)
VA May Cover Vision-Hearing-Dental Care at No or Low Cost
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(Posted Dec. 6, 2023)
VA Disability Compensation: Tax-Free Payment to Veterans Injured in Military
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(Posted Feb. 1, 2024)
VA Disability Compensation: Open to Veterans with Disability Rating of 10% or More
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(Posted Feb. 1, 2024)
National Archives and Records Administration: Fastest Way to Get Your DD214
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(Posted Dec. 11, 2023)
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Lung Cancer Top Cause of Death Among Veterans; Screening can Save Lives
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(Posted Feb. 1, 2024)
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VA Program Studying How Genes Affect Health Tops 1 Million Participants — Veterans Encouraged to Join
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(Posted Nov. 28, 2023)
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VA Home Loans Help Veterans, Service Members Realize their Dream of Becoming Homeowners
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(Posted June 15, 2023)
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U.S. National Park Service Offering Free Lifetime Passes to Veterans
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(Posted Nov. 25, 2023)
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Powerful Search Engine Gives Veterans Easy Way to Stay Connected
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(Posted Feb. 1, 2024)
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Project Honors Service, Valor, Sacrifice of Those Who Served in Vietnam War Era
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(Posted Feb. 1, 2024)
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Origin of Veterans Day Dates Back More Than 100 Years to World War I
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(Posted Oct. 19, 2023)
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Veterans Day National Ceremony: Always on Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery
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(Posted Oct. 19, 2023)
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Veterans Day Honors Those Who Served; Memorial Day Pays Tribute to Those Who Died in Service
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(Posted Oct. 20, 2023)
Veterans Day Honors Those Who Served; Memorial Day Pays Tribute to Those Who Died in Service.
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Thank Veterans and Remind of Them of the Availability of Great VA Benefits
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(Posted Oct. 23, 2023)
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More Than 18 Million Living Veterans Served in the U.S. Armed Forces
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(Posted Oct. 23, 2023)
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American Corporate Partners Guides Veterans, Spouses to Well-Paying Jobs
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(Posted Oct. 2, 2023)
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Government Program Allows Low-Income Families to Afford Nutritious Food
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(Posted Oct. 20, 2023)
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TAPS Supports Those Grieving the Death of a Military, Veteran Loved One
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(Posted Oct. 20, 2023)
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U.S. Law Makes Veterans Once Exposed to Toxins Eligible for Additional Benefits, Care
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(Posted April 11, 2023)
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Veterans: Beware of Efforts by Lawyers to Represent You in Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Actions
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(Posted May 10, 2023)
Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps base in North Carolina.
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Vietnam Veterans May be Eligible for Expanded VA Disability Compensation Under the PACT Act
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(Posted May 4, 2023)
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Survivors of deceased Veterans may be eligible for PACT Act benefits
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(Posted May 4, 2023)
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Women Veterans Urged to File Claims for Conditions Outlined in the PACT Act
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(Posted May 4, 2023)
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Veterans Must be Wary of Groups that Seek Financial Exploitation
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(Posted May 5, 2023)
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Thrift Savings Plan: The “401K” for Federal Employees, Active-Duty Military
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(Posted July 10, 2023)
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Veterans Gain Career Advancement with Free Year of LinkedIn Premium
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(Posted June 21, 2023)
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Male Veterans Should Undergo Screening for Prostate Cancer
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(Posted June 5, 2023)
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Library of Congress Veterans History Project Preserves Stories of Military Service
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(Posted June 21, 2023)
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VA Health and Benefits App a One-Stop Shop for Veterans
![VA HEALTH AND BENEFITS APP VA Health and Benefits APP](https://news.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/VA-HEALTH-AND-BENEFITS-APP.jpg)
(Posted July 20, 2023)
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Veterans say VA Health and Benefits App Makes their Life Easier
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(Posted Nov. 7, 2023)
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Prescription Review Feature Now on VA Health and Benefits Mobile App
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(Posted April 28, 2023)
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VA Careers Allow Veterans to Continue Serving Their Country
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(Posted Feb. 21, 2023)
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VA Unveils New Crisis Line Number
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(Posted July 20, 2023)
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What to Expect When You Call the Veterans Crisis Line
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(Posted Feb. 20, 2023)
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How Can Veterans Maximize Their Tax Benefits?
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(Posted Feb. 17, 2023)
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Online VA Memorial Honors Those Who Have Served and Sacrificed
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(Posted July 20, 2023)
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AARP Helps Veterans Make Informed Health Care Decisions
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(Posted July 20, 2023)
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Veterans Service Organizations Offer Important Programs for Veterans
![VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Veterans Service Organizations](https://news.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/VETERAN-SERVICE-ORGANIZATIONS.png)
(Posted Oct. 13, 2023)
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Login.gov Provides Easy Access to VA Products, Services
![LOGIN.GOV Login.gov](https://news.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/LOGIN.GOV_-1.jpg)
(Posted Dec. 21, 2023)
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Shopping at Your Fingertips: the Commissary’s CLICK2GO Mobile App
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(Posted Feb. 17, 2023)
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Save Big on Products Through the Veterans Canteen Service, ShopVCS.com
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(Posted Feb. 17, 2023)
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Veterans Advised to Beware of Scammers Committing Fraud
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(Posted Oct. 7, 2023)
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VA Video App Lets Veterans Meet with Doctors on Smartphone, Computer, Tablet
![VA VIDEO CONNECT VA Video Connect](https://news.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/VA-VIDEO-CONNECT.png)
(Posted Sept. 22, 2023)
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New Interactive VA Tool Answers Veterans’ Questions
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(Posted Sept. 16, 2023)
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New VA Life Insurance Program Available to Veterans
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(Posted July 20, 2023)
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VA Offers No-Cost Flu Shots to Eligible Veterans
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(Posted Oct. 18, 2023)
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