For decades, Veterans everywhere have wondered if what they do really makes a difference.
The Final Mission program brings joy and special memories to Veterans and their families during a difficult time facing the end of life.
We asked a few OIF/OEF Veterans how they feel about being thanked for their service and discovered some common themes.
As we approach March 29 and this Vietnam Veterans Day, take the time to remember those who honorably served.
I am speaking of the volunteer individuals and organizations that […]
Mitch Harris made history on May 5 when he pitched a scoreless sixth inning in the Cardinals victory of the Chicago Cubs.
Seventy years ago, the 134th Infantry Regiment, part of the 35th Infantry Division, arrived in Hannover, Germany to relieve the 60th Engineers Combat Battalion. The weather the morning of May 7, 1945 was partly cloudy and cool when word arrived at 8:15 a.m. of Germany's surrender.
Despite the sunshine and blue skies, there was still a […]
I first came to VA’s central office 22 years ago […]
It was the middle of the workday last fall when […]
Early on the misty winter morning of 16 December […]
It’s been ten years since my grandfather passed away. A career Army officer, he served in three wars: World War II, Korea and Vietnam. It was only after both he and my grandmother died that I began to dig through the old photos, the faded newspaper clippings and award citations that the full scope of his service developed.
Lt. Joseph Brigandi of Co. L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. Lt. Joseph Brigandi of Co. L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. My grandfather, then Lt. Joseph Brigandi from Syracuse, New York, served with Co. L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. Seventy years ago, in December and January 1944, he was one of thousands of soldiers engaged in battle in the Ardennes forest in the Battle of the Bulge.