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  • The Final Mission – A woman Veteran’s final wish granted with a personal touch

    The Final Mission – A woman Veteran’s final wish granted with a personal touch

    The Final Mission program brings joy and special memories to Veterans and their families during a difficult time facing the end of life.

  • Woman donates kidney to Army Veteran at Houston VA

    Woman donates kidney to Army Veteran at Houston VA

    Amanda Houlton donated a kidney to a Veteran in honor of her late brother she lost to kidney disease.

  • “Iron-woman” Navy Veteran finds inner strength

    “Iron-woman” Navy Veteran finds inner strength

    Navy Veteran finished her Ironman Triathlon. She didn’t expect her body to shut down. Runners will understand the drama at the finish line.

  • Veterans Legacy Program: Pfc. Rose F. Puchalla, a woman’s sacrifice during World War II

    Veterans Legacy Program: Pfc. Rose F. Puchalla, a woman’s sacrifice during World War II

    Pfc. Rose F. Puchalla was one of the nearly 150,000 [...]

  • Veterans Legacy Program: Frieda Lambrecht, woman, immigrant, proud Veteran of two wars

    Veterans Legacy Program: Frieda Lambrecht, woman, immigrant, proud Veteran of two wars

    Msgt. Frieda M. Lambrecht was a Veteran of both World [...]

  • #BorneTheBattle 72: Leaphy Khim – Marine Veteran, actress/stuntwoman

    #BorneTheBattle 72: Leaphy Khim – Marine Veteran, actress/stuntwoman

    Leaphy was born to Cambodian refugee parents and joined the military after Sept 11 as a way to give back to her parents' adopted country.

  • 83-year-old Biloxi woman has made more than 1,500 blankets for Veterans and she’s not done yet

    83-year-old Biloxi woman has made more than 1,500 blankets for Veterans and she’s not done yet

    “Having made over 1,500 blankets so far for veterans, I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon,” said Thornton, who is 83-years-old, and donates the lap blankets or lap throws to Veterans at VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System.

  • Incarcerated New York Veterans: the crisis seen through one woman’s eyes

    Incarcerated New York Veterans: the crisis seen through one woman’s eyes

    Editor’s Note: This story by Melissa Whitworth is cross-posted from The [...]

  • Medical Foster Homes for Veterans

    Medical Foster Homes for Veterans

    Medical Foster Homes can provide a comfortable at home experience for older Veterans.

  • Army Veteran expands her family

    Army Veteran expands her family

    Army Veteran Miranda Zuhlke has faced many challenges throughout her life, but starting a family was one of the toughest.

  • Vacation at VA: One woman’s mindset to master blindness

    Vacation at VA: One woman’s mindset to master blindness

    Army Veteran and teacher Valerie Jordan overcomes blindness with the help of VA Augusta’s Blind Rehabilitation Center.

  • Women Veterans belong at VA

    Women Veterans belong at VA

    VA offers comprehensive health care designed for women Veterans. Personalized, trauma-informed services support your whole health at every stage of life.

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Last updated August 23, 2016

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