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  • Protecting yourself against social media scams

    Protecting yourself against social media scams

    Learn to recognize the signs of social media scams to protect yourself and your family members from becoming victims of fraud.

  • How pregnant Veterans can navigate COVID-19

    How pregnant Veterans can navigate COVID-19

    If you are a Veteran and pregnant, you can continue to get the pregnancy care you need — even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some things about pregnancy and COVID-19 to keep in mind.

  • September 2 is the 75th anniversary of end of World War II

    September 2 is the 75th anniversary of end of World War II

    Navy Veteran Carl Niewoehner was on a Navy patrol craft when he heard World War II was over. “Some people cheered. Some cried. You get a little edgy. Eventually, we all were able to let loose.”

  • VR&E announces national deployment of electronic Virtual Assistant (e-VA)

    VR&E announces national deployment of electronic Virtual Assistant (e-VA)

    VA's Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service is deploying its electronic Virtual Assistant (e-VA) to the national stage. e-VA is an artificial intelligence platform, providing modern, streamlined and responsive customer service support to VR&E's Veterans. Importantly, it automates routine administrative activities for VR&E Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRC) and staff.

  • 5 ways VA employees have changed Veterans’ lives

    5 ways VA employees have changed Veterans’ lives

    When you work at VA, you’re part of a culture of innovation that concentrates on making a difference in the lives of all Veterans.

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  • VA grabs two Sammies nominations for innovations benefitting Veterans

    VA grabs two Sammies nominations for innovations benefitting Veterans

    Two VA programs and its leaders have been named finalists in the 2020 Sammies Awards. The recognition is for health care programs which have transformed Veterans' lives.

  • Using VA Video Connect to guard against infection

    Using VA Video Connect to guard against infection

    VA is leveraging telehealth technology to help protect you and your family from the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

  • The Battle of Iwo Jima and the unbreakable Navajo Code

    The Battle of Iwo Jima and the unbreakable Navajo Code

    The Code Talkers used native languages to send military messages before World War II. Navajo, which was unwritten and known by few outside the tribe, seemed to fit the Corps’ requirements. They took their language and developed a “Type One Code” that assigned a Navajo word to each English letter. In addition to being unbreakable, the new code also reduced the amount of time it took to transmit and receive secret messages.

  • DoD Expanded Access: we appreciate your patience

    DoD Expanded Access: we appreciate your patience

    The military services appreciate your patience and understanding as they work through the challenges with the rollout of expanded access.

  • Veterans: An annual physical could save your life

    Veterans: An annual physical could save your life

    At your next physical, discuss your personal and medical history with your VA doctor. Resources such as My HealtheVet can help you prepare for an exam and communicate securely with your care team.

  • Veterans under 50 need flu shots, too

    Veterans under 50 need flu shots, too

    Over 640,000 people were hospitalized last year for the flu. The shot is not only for children and older adults. Veterans under 50 also need a flu shot. Here’s some the tips to help prevent the flu.

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Last updated October 7, 2020

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