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  • 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.

  • A Legacy on the Clock: The Voelke Family Carries a Soldier’s Spirit to the NFL Draft Stage

    A Legacy on the Clock: The Voelke Family Carries a Soldier’s Spirit to the NFL Draft Stage

    The 5th overall pick of this year's NFL Draft will be announced by the survivors of Army MAJ Paul C. Voelke, thanks to TAPS and the NFL.

  • “I never let breast cancer disable me.”

    “I never let breast cancer disable me.”

    Veteran Heather Elliott was diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 years old and shares how advocacy, early detection, and VA support shaped her path forward.

  • Vetbiz success: What makes SBA support matter most

    Vetbiz success: What makes SBA support matter most

    Here's how one Veteran's small business experience demonstrates the potential of winning big with the help of SBA's Vetbiz.

  • Starting a healthy journey with NCP and the will to lose

    Starting a healthy journey with NCP and the will to lose

    Lose weight and stay healthy with VA’s many nutrition and exercise programs.

  • From uniform to unforgettable: BHM Veteran spotlights

    From uniform to unforgettable: BHM Veteran spotlights

    Throughout Black History Month, the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) is honored to highlight the stories of Black Veterans whose commitment to community endures long after they hang up their uniforms.

  • Army Veteran advocates for VA services after difficult battle with PTSD

    Army Veteran advocates for VA services after difficult battle with PTSD

    Army Veteran Kyle Blake found healing from PTSD and addiction with support from his wife and Northern Arizona VA therapists. He now advocates for fellow Veterans.

  • Army Veteran opens his heart

    Army Veteran opens his heart

    Army Veteran Keith McCarter has had three heart surgeries, but is now doing better than ever.

  • Army Veteran: Cancer care at VA saved my life

    Army Veteran: Cancer care at VA saved my life

    Army Veteran Darryl Lynch found expert cancer care and compassion from the same VA hospital where he served Veterans for nearly 20 years.

  • From unemployable to Ph.D.

    From unemployable to Ph.D.

    How an Army Veteran rated for Individual Unemployability (IU) took control of his life, and now holds the title Doctor.

  • For this Army Veteran and VA employee, VA is a lifeline

    For this Army Veteran and VA employee, VA is a lifeline

    At some point, everyone needs an advocate ­­­­—a lifeline to provide support and guidance during life’s most challenging moments. VA is that lifeline.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on telemedicine, Parkinson’s disease and Gulf War illness

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on telemedicine, Parkinson’s disease and Gulf War illness

    VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research finding on telemedicine use in nursing homes, the effect of obstructive sleep apnea on Parkinson's disease risk and Gulf War illness.

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