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  • Back to Iraq, For a Completely Different Mission

    Back to Iraq, For a Completely Different Mission

    U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

    My fellow Veterans told me I was crazy to go back. My fellow teaching artist and I were the only Americans who boarded the bus that would take us from the Erbil International Airport to the parking lot to meet our contact.

  • Iraq’s Far-Reaching Anniversary

    Iraq’s Far-Reaching Anniversary

    The news said it was supposed to be quick. A [...]

  • Iraq: And so it Ends

    Iraq: And so it Ends

    Iraq War Veteran

    With lots of press but little fanfare, the last remaining troops stationed in Iraq began packing up shop and heading home. I wanted to take a moment to thank my fellow Iraq Veterans for all of their dedicated service over the years.

  • Turning loss into purpose: Air Force Veteran inspires others to try adaptive sports

    Turning loss into purpose: Air Force Veteran inspires others to try adaptive sports

    After losing both legs and facing life-threatening illness, Veteran Sedric Anderson found new purpose and strength through adaptive sports.

  • Veterans and military families answer call to staff polls

    Veterans and military families answer call to staff polls

    Veterans and military families are stepping up to keep elections running. Join Vet the Vote and serve your community as a trusted poll worker.

  • Alcohol masked my PTSD

    Alcohol masked my PTSD

    Chris Swift, a former combat medic, used drinking to mask PTSD until treatment at VA helped him rebuild his life, his relationships and his recovery.

  • One mission, new frontier: Shaping space exploration and Veteran care

    One mission, new frontier: Shaping space exploration and Veteran care

    From Artemis II astronauts and engineers to VA researchers studying how space affects the human body, Veterans are helping power America’s return to deep space.

  • A life of service continues at the Humble VA clinic

    A life of service continues at the Humble VA clinic

    Stewart Miller brings 27 years of military experience to the Humble VA Clinic, building trust and connection through shared service and innovative ideas.

  • Veteran wellness through community and purpose

    Veteran wellness through community and purpose

    You've faced challenges and hardship. Team RWB uses physical activity and social connection for community-based wellness.

  • USMC Cpl. Jason Dunham: One second, one decision

    USMC Cpl. Jason Dunham: One second, one decision

    In 2004, USMC Cpl. Jason Lee Dunham made a decision that would save his fellow Marines.

  • A promise remembered: Honoring Staff Sgt. Keith M. Maupin

    A promise remembered: Honoring Staff Sgt. Keith M. Maupin

    Each Memorial Day, Americans give pause to honor those who gave their lives in service. Among them is Army Staff Sgt. Keith M. Maupin.

  • Whole Health services improve outcomes for Veterans

    Whole Health services improve outcomes for Veterans

    Veterans across VA are seeing meaningful improvements in their health and well-being through Whole Health services.

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