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Charles “Little Eagle” Reyes worked at VA for 46 years. He came back to share his Indian heritage with Veteran patients and VA staff.

Vietnam Veteran David Chee is among the many Native American Veterans and service members who have dedicated their lives to military service. Chee proudly served with the Army's 82nd Airborne, parachuting into the jungles of Vietnam. Chee now owns a home he purchased on Navajo tribal lands with the help of the VA Native American Direct Loan. 

VA’s Mission Daybreak provides culturally informed suicide prevention resources for native Veterans.

Kerrville VA received a golf cart from the American Red Cross, making it easier and safer for Veterans to travel around the campus.

Barb Waters is cycling across America to educate the public about VA services and to raise funds to support Veterans in need.

Northern Arizona VA provides services to about 34,000 Veterans, including Native Americans, over more than 65,000 square miles.

Acknowledging the issues that Veterans face and working toward solutions is crucial for ensuring they have the support they need to thrive in civilian life.

Wreaths Across America is synchronized with Arlington National Cemetery on the same day and time, with over 13,000 wreaths placed at headstones.

Seeing 50% of physicians leave Puerto Rico, the Caribbean VA established VA-sponsored accredited graduate medical education residency programs.

Nurse travels to geriatric Veterans’ homes to provide care and is also the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis program manager.

Of the 160,000 American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans, 41% of those service-connected Veterans are screened for some cancers at lower rates than other groups.

“Take your mess and make it your message.” This adage resonates deeply with my experience growing up as the daughter of one of America's Veterans, a World War II father who suffered from PTSD.