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  • Veterans at home perform musical tribute to VA staff

    Veterans at home perform musical tribute to VA staff

    Veterans around the nation performed virtually in a music video to pay homage to VA health care workers on the front lines helping to care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Military bands offer free online performances

    Military bands offer free online performances

    Military bands offer free online performances during the COVID-19 pandemic, which can help Veterans through this difficult time.

  • Writers inspire at National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

    Writers inspire at National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

    The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival hopes to inspire Veterans to realize their creative potential and leave feeling healed.

  • Veteran turns his story into song

    Veteran turns his story into song

    Army Veteran Michael Peterson from Richmond VA Medical Center and nine other Veterans turned their military experiences into songs at a workshop in Nashville presented by nonprofit Operation Song.

  • Veterans stretch musical talents in the Rubber Band

    Veterans stretch musical talents in the Rubber Band

    Veterans in the Rubber Band, a 20-member musical group of Vets 70 and older at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, find that it’s fun and therapeutic to write and play their own music.

  • VA volunteer harpist says “thank you and goodbye”

    VA volunteer harpist says “thank you and goodbye”

    During her time as a volunteer harpist at VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Danielle Nam has grown as a musician and a person. She says “thank you and goodbye” to Veterans, families and staff.

  • Vocalist John Brancy and Pianist Peter Dugan bring WWI history to life through the universal language of music

    Vocalist John Brancy and Pianist Peter Dugan bring WWI history to life through the universal language of music

    In partnership with the World War I Centennial Commission (WWICC), these performers are taking part in our national remembrance of one of America’s forgotten wars.

  • #BorneTheBattle 119: Elliott McKenzie – Marine Veteran, R&B artist

    #BorneTheBattle 119: Elliott McKenzie – Marine Veteran, R&B artist

    Elliott McKenzie joins us on Borne the Battle to discuss his time in the Marines, the difficulties of his transition, and his music career.

  • #BorneTheBattle 84: John Preston – Marine Veteran, musician

    #BorneTheBattle 84: John Preston – Marine Veteran, musician

    John Preston's music is inspired by his emotional struggles, the passing of his father, his brother's suicide, and other events in his life.

  • Calling all artists, performers, musicians and writers: Veterans arts festival and competitions kick off

    Calling all artists, performers, musicians and writers: Veterans arts festival and competitions kick off

    The 2018 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition began January 1. [...]

  • Help Veterans find healing through music and art

    Help Veterans find healing through music and art

    Many Veterans living with PTSD are discovering the healing powers [...]

  • National Veterans Creative Arts Competition and Festival kicks off

    National Veterans Creative Arts Competition and Festival kicks off

    The 2017 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition began Jan. 1. [...]

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Last updated January 22, 2026

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