Gulf War

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on the effects of Gulf War exposures on heart disease risk, increasing non-VA prescriptions and a potential new leukemia treatment.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Gregory Feest, who served in Panama, the Gulf War, and the War on Terror.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Samuel Ancira Jr., who served in various positions in the Army during the Gulf War and the Iraq War.

Exposure to contaminants or environmental hazards poses a major health concern for Veterans of all eras. If you served in Iraq, Afghanistan or other areas and believe you were exposed to hazardous materials – including particulate matter, burn pits and others – disability compensation and other VA benefits for related illnesses or conditions may be available for you.

VA Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses to host virtual meeting Jan. 27 for Veterans, physicians, scientists and the general public.

Army Gulf War Veteran Darius Carter shares the story behind his #OperationSong effort, a song called “Thankful.”

VA has extended the presumptive period for qualifying chronic disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses in Persian Gulf War Veterans.

As we reflect back on Desert Storm and all those who served 30 years ago, let us take a moment to pause and remember the fallen. Below are names of 32 service members who were killed in action and buried in VA's national cemeteries. People can visit their virtual memorial by clicking on their name.

Desert Storm was a short war, but Veterans from that era still have many different avenues and programs to connect with VA.

Bill Watts earned awards during his tours of duty which included service as a Gulf War combat Veteran. Today his award is the one he receives as an advocate helping his fellow Gulf War Veterans.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Neil C. Roberts, a member of SEAL Team Six and the first casualty of Operation Anaconda.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Cheryl Aubrey, who served as a traffic management specialist shipping supplies for the Gulf War.