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  • Former homeless Veteran connects others with temporary housing

    Former homeless Veteran connects others with temporary housing

    Army Veteran Mike McRae, once homeless, connects others with temporary housing at Gateway to Independence.

  • Celebrate Hire a Veteran Day with a new VA career

    Celebrate Hire a Veteran Day with a new VA career

    VA offers numerous career opportunities for Veterans, not just on National Hire a Veteran Day but every day. See what we have to offer.

  • Army Veteran born on July 4 100 years ago

    Army Veteran born on July 4 100 years ago

    Veteran, turning 100, to his family every year regarding Fourth of July fireworks: “You hear that? Everyone is celebrating my birthday.”

  • Help for blind and low vision Veterans

    Help for blind and low vision Veterans

    Low vision is prevalent among the Veteran population. The VA Blind and Low Vision Continuum of Care can help.

  • A Capitol Fourth: Vanessa Williams to host Independence Day celebration on PBS

    A Capitol Fourth: Vanessa Williams to host Independence Day celebration on PBS

    The 41st annual A Capitol Fourth Independence Day celebration will be hosted by Vanessa Williams and broadcast from Washington, D.C., on PBS.

  • National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic

    National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic

    Summer Sports Clinic had a full agenda on the second day in San Diego.

  • Paralyzed at 79, competing at 83

    Paralyzed at 79, competing at 83

    At 79, Douglas B. Hatch was paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome. Now 83, he’s training to compete in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

  • VA Community Living Center helps Veteran walk again

    VA Community Living Center helps Veteran walk again

    When heart surgery resulted in a life-threatening infection, the team at the West Texas VA Community Living Center (CLC) 77-year-old Veteran Milton McDonald back on his feet.

  • PBS’ A Capitol Fourth will be broadcasting live from Washington, D.C. on July 4

    PBS’ A Capitol Fourth will be broadcasting live from Washington, D.C. on July 4

    Capital Concerts has announced the all-star cast of the 42nd annual edition of "A CAPITOL FOURTH" on PBS, airing live on July 4.

  • Beyond beauty: Supporting Veteran Guevara with innovative assistive technology

    Beyond beauty: Supporting Veteran Guevara with innovative assistive technology

    Navy Veteran Brenda Guevara partners with OAM to develop an innovative makeup brush holder that enhances independence.

  • Vision rehabilitation provides hope and support

    Vision rehabilitation provides hope and support

    Battle Creek VA’s Blind and Low Vision Rehabilitation service helps Veterans live independently.

  • Twin recreation therapists promote wellness and recovery

    Twin recreation therapists promote wellness and recovery

    Twin clinicians Kyler and Skyler provide physical, cognitive and leisure development to support Veterans’ chosen life pursuits.

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Last updated March 13, 2025

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