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This year, Veterans Day ceremonies recognized by VA will be held in 66 communities throughout 34 states and the District of Columbia to honor the nation's veterans.  

June 6, 2024 was the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that turned the tide of World War II. It was commemorated on France's Normandy coast during the first two weeks of June 2024 with events remembering, celebrating and honoring the thousands of American and Allied service members whose enormous sacrifices liberated Europe.

VA’s Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center in southern Texas reached a record number of Veterans recently, helping them with all things VA.

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday in May, was originally set aside as a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.

Summer can be a joyful time of year, but some outdoor activities can be hard for some Veterans. In this guest post, former VA Secretary Bob McDonald shares resources and plans to navigate summer activities.

Tribal and Indian Affairs Advisory Committee includes 15 members from different tribal nations and a native Hawaiian Veteran.

Key accomplishments from the first year of the Isakson-Roe Act include expanded benefits and burial needs of Veterans and their families.

Talking about end-of-life planning is never easy, but it is essential. VA provides a variety of benefits and services to help Veterans and their loved ones prepare. From life insurance to burial costs, learn how you can plan ahead with VA benefits.

The National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO) partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs to host their first-ever NACVSO VA Claims Clinic during the organization’s annual conference in Denver, Colorado. The claims clinic boasted 500 CVSOs, representatives from VA benefits and healthcare, memorial specialists, loan experts, and state Veteran-serving partners – all working together to assist the over 800 participants who attended the event. This claims clinic was especially helpful as they hosted onsite examinations for VA compensation & pension claims, completing over 430 exams during the clinic.

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and [...]

Veterans Day National Ceremony is held on Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. A color guard honors America’s war dead in a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Army Veteran Jeffery Williams' journey is a testament to resilience, perseverance and the power of innovation in transforming lives.