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  • A Black History Month message from Secretary Bob McDonald

    A Black History Month message from Secretary Bob McDonald

    During this year’s Black History Month, let us honor and celebrate all African American Veterans who have risked, and often sacrificed, their lives in service to this great nation.

  • Black History Month and VA’s Caretakers of History

    Black History Month and VA’s Caretakers of History

    In the midst of Black History Month a Veteran takes a look at the National Cemetery Administration and their role in preserving history.

  • Honoring Women’s History Month at Million Veteran Program

    Honoring Women’s History Month at Million Veteran Program

    MVP researchers are using their skills to make discoveries for Veterans. Here, they share why it’s important for women to be included in medical research.

  • Glaucoma awareness month: protecting Veterans’ vision

    Glaucoma awareness month: protecting Veterans’ vision

    Glaucoma Awareness Month highlights the silent threat of glaucoma, promoting regular eye exams and early detection to preserve Veterans' vision and quality of life.

  • Women’s History Month: Honoring Native American Women Veterans

    Women’s History Month: Honoring Native American Women Veterans

    During Women’s History Month 2024, VA's Office of Women’s Health is honoring Native American women Veterans.

  • Black History: Honoring service and creativity at Creative Arts Festival

    Black History: Honoring service and creativity at Creative Arts Festival

    Celebrating Black Veteran artists from the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.

  • Virtual Event: “Health Equity for Black Veterans drives progress in cancer care”

    Virtual Event: “Health Equity for Black Veterans drives progress in cancer care”

    VA welcomes the military and Veteran community to the “Health Equity for Black Veterans in Cancer Care” virtual live event today at 2:30 EST.

  • Help ease patient pain during Sickle Cell Awareness Month

    Help ease patient pain during Sickle Cell Awareness Month

    During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, the American Red Cross emphasizes the importance of a diverse blood supply to help meet the needs of those with sickle cell disease – the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S.

  • Honor Women’s History Month by making Veteran homelessness history

    Honor Women’s History Month by making Veteran homelessness history

    Women comprise roughly 10% of the total Veteran population but also account for 10% of the Veterans in America experiencing homelessness.

  • Black Army Veteran’s historical stand paves way for changes

    Black Army Veteran’s historical stand paves way for changes

    Just under 70 years ago, an Army Veteran’s stand against racial injustice changed interstate transportation. Sarah Keys was a young, Black soldier serving at Fort Dix, New Jersey. She traveled on her way home to Washington, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 1952.

  • Celebrating Women’s History Month

    Celebrating Women’s History Month

    Women’s History Month - VA celebrates valiant women Veterans of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Women have honorably served in the military for generations and continue to break barriers even today.

  • Celebrating Black history, faith and caregivers

    Celebrating Black history, faith and caregivers

    In celebration of Black History Month, VA’s Caregiver Support Program shares the remarkable work of JoAnn Stevens who helps other caregivers and Veterans and shares Black Americans’ legacy.

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