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  • Navy Veteran donates flag stand in son’s memory

    Navy Veteran donates flag stand in son’s memory

    Vietnam Veteran’s gift honors fallen soldier son killed in Iraq. “Matthew stood for everything good and you can’t forget good soldiers.”

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Candace

    Why I get my health care at VA: Candace

    Air Force Reserve Veteran Candace wanted to serve other Veterans. Now she works at a Vet Center, helping Veterans and their family members.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Rich

    Why I get my health care at VA: Rich

    Army Veteran Rich came to VA for help with hearing loss. To his surprise he didn’t have to travel to a Medical Center for appointments.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Ken

    Why I get my health care at VA: Ken

    National Guard Veteran Ken knows VA – he was a doctor there prior to his deployment. When he was injured in Iraq, he skipped private health care, and instead chose to trust his care to VA.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Leslie Zimmerman

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Leslie Zimmerman

    During Women’s History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Leslie Zimmerman, who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Diego D. Pongo

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Diego D. Pongo

    Today's #VeteranOftheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Diego D. Pongo, a Raider who was killed in action fighting ISIS in Iraq.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Ramona M. Valdez

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Ramona M. Valdez

    During National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Ramona M. Valdez, who was killed in action in Iraq.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Tanya Huling

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Tanya Huling

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Tanya Huling, a California native who served as a legal services specialist from 1987-2007.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Clayton Hinchman

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Clayton Hinchman

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Clayton Hinchman, who served as an infantry officer from 2005-2009 before medically retiring.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Shawna Medina

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Shawna Medina

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Shawna Medina, who now serves as a Veteran career advisor for the Texas Veterans Commission.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Betty Holm

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Betty Holm

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Betty Holm, who served in the Arkansas National Guard and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Clena Abuan

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Clena Abuan

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Clena Abuan, who served in the signal corps and served during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Last updated December 16, 2025

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