The Des Moines Homeless Veterans Stand Down served 867 people, including 441 Veterans, 473 non-Veterans and 53 children. Unique to the huge annual event: It is open to all members of the community.
Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Deloris Ruddock, who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II.
Donny Daughenbaugh was conducting vehicle searches in Mahmoudiya, Iraq, when a physical altercation with a driver led to severe injuries to his jaw. After recovering and leaving the Marine Corps, Daughenbaugh became involved in the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. He now serves in the organization as a spokesperson and vice president of field operations.
During National African American History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Vivian Mildred “Millie” Corbett Bailey, who served in World War II.
Throughout the history of Veterans health care, sports have long served as a means of rehabilitation and healing. While many sports and recreational activities have been incorporated into the fabric of Veterans hospitals, one sport in early VA history stands out for its popularity and impact on Veterans – baseball.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Esther Jane McNeil, who served as a nurse in the Pacific theater during World War II and in the Korean War.
This is the third installment in a three-part series on the officers and men of the 349th Field Artillery Regiment in World War I, featuring First Lieutenant Everett Johnson, a black officer, and Sergeant Robert Samuel Chase, one of Johnson’s non-commissioned officers.
My HealtheVet really works for this Veteran’s caregiver: “We refill prescriptions, access the portals to print his lab work, keep track of his cholesterol and contact providers on Secure Messaging.”
Research plays a critical role in the treatment of Veterans. The VA Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss is part of that role.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, VA Medical Centers across the country hosted Pink Out! events to support women Veterans and connect them with VA’s health care services.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Velma M. Bippen Jesse, who joined after Pearl Harbor and served during World War II from 1942 to 1945.
This Veterans Day 2020 discounts list will be updated as we learn of more nationally available ways organizations want to give to Veterans.
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