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  • Post-holiday winter blues? VA can help

    Post-holiday winter blues? VA can help

    If you have the post-holiday blues, VA is here for you—in person and virtually.

  • Battle Creek VA hosts mental health summit

    Battle Creek VA hosts mental health summit

    VA Mental Health Summit: “Care for elderly Veterans takes a community of committed people. The more coordinated we are, the better.”

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Polytrauma helps Veterans survive multiple traumas and injuries

    Why I get my health care at VA: Polytrauma helps Veterans survive multiple traumas and injuries

    Hear from Veterans who have survived multiple serious injuries and how VA is helping them in the Polytrauma program.

  • Veterans Justice Program outreach specialist helps incarcerated Veterans

    Veterans Justice Program outreach specialist helps incarcerated Veterans

    Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist coordinates with justice systems to help justice-involved Veterans in local courts and jails.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Veterans speak on Vet Centers

    Why I get my health care at VA: Veterans speak on Vet Centers

    Hear from Veterans who know Vet Centers – storefront centers staffed by combat Veterans understand what it’s like to transition.

  • VA helps Army Veteran find stable housing, medical care

    VA helps Army Veteran find stable housing, medical care

    From working with surface-to-air missiles to sleeping in his car, Army Veteran found help, health care and a home thanks to VA services.

  • VA Pacific Islands groundbreaking on new VA clinic in Kalaeloa

    VA Pacific Islands groundbreaking on new VA clinic in Kalaeloa

    VA held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Advanced Leeward Outpatient Healthcare Access (ALOHA) project in Kalaeloa, Pacific Islands.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Reserve Veteran Josh

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Reserve Veteran Josh

    After multiple traumatic brain injuries in Iraq, Josh returned to the states and found everyday life a challenge. He came to VA for help.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Adam

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Adam

    A chemical exposure damaged Adam’s health and changed his life. Adam credits his entire VA team for pulling him out of a deep dark hole.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Scott

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Scott

    After two tours as an IED hunter in Iraq, Josh returned to the states. He had a difficult time adjusting, and was always on high alert, until he went through prolonged exposure therapy at VA.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Reserve Veteran Josh

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Reserve Veteran Josh

    After two tours as an IED hunter in Iraq, Josh returned to the states. He had a difficult time adjusting, and was always on high alert until he went through prolonged exposure therapy at VA.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Angie

    Why I get my health care at VA: Army Veteran Angie

    Angie was sexually assaulted while serving in the Army and for 10 years used alcohol and drugs to cope with the resulting PTSD. She sought help from VA and was in treatment within a week.

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Last updated November 10, 2025

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