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VA buries Vietnam Veteran hero Garfield Langhorn in national shrine
Army Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Garfield M. Langhorn was reinterred at Calverton National Cemetery, New York, on July 3, 2026.
Dangerous heat: Help protect Veterans experiencing homelessness
Learn simple ways communities can help Veterans experiencing homelessness stay safe and connected to resources during the summer.
How to stay safe and healthy during extreme heat
Here are some steps you can take to prevent health problems and stay safe during extreme heat.
Announcing the 2026 Veterans Day Poster!
The 2026 Veterans Day Poster winner shows two American flags, connecting the founding to generations of Veterans who have defended its freedoms.
VA updates home loan appraisal requirements to help Veterans compete in today’s housing market
Updated home loan appraisal requirements reduce delays, cut outdated rules, and help Veteran homebuyers move faster in a competitive housing market.

The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on alcohol use disorder, toxic exposure and rehabilitation
September 4, 2026

VA Research highlights new findings on alcohol use disorder, toxic exposure and sarcoidosis, and access to rehabilitation care.
Break the job search stall with a free ACP mentor
September 3, 2026

Apply for an ACP mentorship today to unlock access to key industry insights, answers to career questions and a roadmap from where you are now to your dream job.
Support your mental health, one app at a time
September 3, 2026

VA offers a variety of virtual resources to provide mental health support, guidance, and care.
Proving the path exists: One police officer’s rise to VA’s executive ranks
September 3, 2026

Air Force Veteran Roger Hudson is the first person in VA history to rise from a police officer position to the Senior Executive Service.
Minutes that matter: Federal EHR gives nurses time back for patient care
September 2, 2026

Federal EHR tools reduce repetitive steps and speed up daily tasks for Dayton VA nurses, enabling safer, more efficient and more patient-centered care.
Veterans open up about their keys to recovery
September 2, 2026

This National Recovery Month Veterans share what they learned on their paths to recovery from challenges such as addiction, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

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