MIllion Veteran Program

VA’s largest research program is making discoveries that will improve health for women Veterans.

Army Veteran Zelpha Anderson tells her story of being a mother to two young children while deployed in Iraq.

VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes joins the Million Veteran Program, VA’s largest research effort to improve health care for Veterans.

Veteran Zaneta Adams shares her heartfelt stories in a new documentary about the experiences of women Veterans and how they find hope in VA’s Million Veteran Program.

Veteran Jennifer Higginbotham survived two war-time deployments and a battle with PTSD. Now she finds strength in sharing her story, offering hope to fellow Veterans and giving back.

VA’s efforts to highlight these media outlets are part of the newly launched VA Radio Outreach initiative led by the Veterans Experience Office. The heart of the initiative is VA’s internally recorded public service announcements (PSAs) on services, benefits and programs that benefit Veterans.

Veteran Benjamin Flynn joined MVP as a way to, “Do my part and make sure the men and women who served alongside me, before me, and after me are taken care of.”

“If I can do something to help Veterans, I’m happy to do it.” Veteran Tom Mano sees the Million Veteran Program as an opportunity to give back.

The Million Veteran Program (MVP) hopes to one day bring effective treatment to Veterans faster. Watch video here to learn more.

New genetic research discoveries may one day help doctors better screen Veterans at risk of suicide and prevent it in the first place.

Greg Amira, Purple Heart Iraq Veteran and 9/11 survivor, became the 900,000th Veteran to join the Million Veteran Program.

Standing Ready highlights the significant contributions – past, present and future – of the VA health care system through a historical lens.