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A thoughtfully designed garden at VHSO grows from three beds to a vibrant sanctuary offering nourishment, connection and wellness for Veterans.

The theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month, “Discover the Power of Nutrition,” highlights how nutrition has the power to help individuals and communities thrive.

VA teamed up with Metropolis-GAMEDAY to give thousands of local Veterans free access to the Super Bowl Experience just down the road from Levi’s Stadium.

Raising awareness about Veteran suicides with the annual Be the One New Mexico S.A.V.E. Run led by the New Mexico American Legion Riders.

VA is now offering year-long community care authorizations for several standardized types of care.

Veteran Service Organizations, VA, community partners, and Veteran resources gathered for the We Care Vet Fair in Rome, Georgia on Aug. 19, 2025.

Veterans in the Whole Health program at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System are building more than just muscle—they’re building vitality, community, and the future of health care.

Volunteering is a huge part of Blue Star Families. We are grateful for each of our volunteers and know we couldn’t support our members without them. Many of our employees also volunteer with other organizations, and we are so thankful for their altruistic spirits. As the saying goes, we make time for the people (and things) that matter most to us, so if you’re looking for ways to stay connected after your military service, maybe becoming a Blue Star Volunteer is for you.

Make the pledge to volunteer during VetServe 2023 and the national day of service on April 21. Whether you choose to plant a tree, package boxes at a local food bank or offer to serve with a nonprofit, what matters most is that you go out and engage.

Social connection is essential to our Whole Health. When we live in harmony with others and through a shared community, our well-being is strengthened.

Working with the community to save Veteran lives, innovation revolutionaries help Veterans struggling with mental health…and are just getting started.

Veterans are needed to serve as youth mentors and help develop character and leadership skills in young adults in their communities.