Afghanistan

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Michael Joshua Constantine, who served three tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan.

This #OperationSong spotlight is on “Pech River Valley” by Afghanistan Veteran Cristoval Lemus, who served in the Army's 101st Airborne.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Queta Rodriguez, who served in Somalia and Afghanistan.

Five retired nurses suited up for the COVID-19 battle at the Houston VA. “As a Veteran and a nurse, this is where I belong right now.”

Across the nation, people are helping to support the resettlement of Afghanistan refugees and allies by sharing information on how to help, opening their homes, donating goods and services, and bringing greater awareness and advocacy for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs).

On his birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Murat Akaydin, who served for three years on active duty and two years in the National Guard.

Welcome.US is a coalition that’s built by leaders across sectors, political parties, and all walks of life who are coming together to do everything we can to support Afghans seeking safety

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Clayton Jensen, who served six tours of duty combined in Iraq and Afghanistan.

As the nation watches the military mission end in Afghanistan, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said VA is here for all Veterans who need help. Speaking Aug. 31 at the American Legion National Convention in Phoenix, the secretary specifically addressed Afghanistan Veterans.

“We as post-9/11 Veterans are very resilient and can make significant and positive contributions to society. But at the same time, our military service and the difficulties we face reintegrating to civilian life make us one of the highest-risk Veteran populations.”

Roy Wilkins was a football and basketball star at his North Carolina high school and competed in the same two sports at Clemson University, a big-time Division I program in South Carolina. Playing defensive back, he contributed to Clemson’s 1981 football team that finished 12-0 and won the national championship. Then, in an instant, Wilkins lost his athletic superiority – or so he thought. Serving as a command sergeant major in the Army's special forces. Wilkins was riding in an armored vehicle that went over a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in November 2004.

The third part of this series focuses on spouses and caregivers, who are often on the front lines of helping a Veteran deal with posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.