Cristina Frisby was forced to leave the U.S. Naval Academy when her ill health led to unexpected questioning of her sexual orientation. Despite Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Frisby later joined the California National Guard and served in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Jake served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After separating from service he was injured and partially paralyzed. He came to VA for help, and received much more than he expected.
You don’t need to know complicated terms or lots of data to talk to someone about suicide. You just have to show concern.
VA North Texas is committed to serving the needs of its LGBTQ population. There are approximately one million lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/or questioning (LGBTQ) Veterans in the US.
Army National Guard Veteran Kim wants others to know about VA health care: “I don't think a week goes by that I don't meet a female Veteran who is unaware of the services she can get through the VA.”
Hear from Veterans who know Vet Centers – storefront centers staffed by combat Veterans understand what it’s like to transition.
Oklahoma City VA is reaching out to Veterans with a “buddy check” to let them know VA is here for them.
In the third guest blog post in this series, Harvard Extension School Instructor Cynthia A. Meyersburg, Ph.D., guides student Veterans on how to prepare for and succeed when returning to an academic school. This post examines tactics for achieving good grades.
These tips for spotting and avoiding VA home loan scams come from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Many service members, Veterans and military spouses have been receiving fraudulent calls and mailers from companies who claim to be affiliated with the government, VA, or their home loan servicer.
Overcome your interview jitters by learning what we’re looking for and the kinds of questions we ask during a VA interview.
After a plane crash lead to his paralysis, VA introduced Chris to adaptive skiing. One run down the mountain gave him his life back.
Talking about suicide with a Veteran can feel uncomfortable, but small actions can make a big difference.