Brandon joined the Marine Corps in 2001 and deployed to Iraq. Like many Veterans, he brought the war home with him. He used alcohol to cope but with help from VA he’s turned his life around.
Marine Corps Veteran Richard says VA came through when he needed help the most, enrolling him for care, bedside in a civilian hospital. “The only reason I am sitting here today is because of VA.”
A Marine Corps Veteran went to a VA ER in March 2020 with a mild fever and some trouble breathing. He was the first case of COVID-19 in Nevada. One year later, he came back to get vaccinated.
Marine Corps Veteran Len Woodard was a skilled welder by trade but wanted a different job for more stability. VA’s Transitional Work Program was a perfect answer. His instructor tells his story.
Marine Corps Veteran Pauline “Polly” Moriglioni, 92, is spending her time in hospice care checking things off her bucket list. “That was fabulous. I would have liked more waves but it was beautiful.”
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Charles Bazoian, who served at multiple places in the Pacific theater during World War II.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran John Kline, who served for 25 years as a naval aviator and aviation commander.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Carl Cooper, who fought in the Battle of Okinawa with the 6th Marine Division during World War II.
After many foot fractures and infections, a Marine Corps Veteran came to VA for care. Now he’s getting ready for a marathon…with a new prosthetic leg. Because “I keep going. I don’t quit.”
During the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Veteran Carlos Hathcock had 93 confirmed kills of North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong personnel.
When Marine Corps Veteran Roland Guidry was diagnosed with cancer, his VA nurse arranged for the Dream Foundation to help him see his far-flung family. “VA has done an awesome job with my care.”
On National Navajo Code Talkers Day, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Jack Jones, who served as a Code Talker during World War II.
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