Veteran

The Coatesville VAMC is one of sixteen health institutions recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation for making an impact on community wellness through tree education, investment, and community engagement.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Antonio Reyna, who served during World War II and survived the Bataan Death March.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Whetsel M. Stump. Stump served as a Seabee in Alaska, Saipan and Okinawa during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Gordon Giffels, who deployed with the first group of Marine Raiders during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Force Veteran Claude Anderson, who flew on 35 combat missions during World War II before becoming a physician.

The VA FARMS program provides rural Veterans with agricultural vocational training and mental health care services from licensed providers.

Clifton Arnesen enlisted to escape his troubled childhood but was discharged due to his sexuality. Later he became an advocate for LGBT troops.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Orville Joseph Jackson, captured and held as a prisoner of war during World War II.

Army Veteran Craig Hall’s home on wheels is a 35-foot Mobile Vet Center for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He drives more than 1,000 miles a month throughout the northeast attending events, answering questions about VA programs and services and helping Veterans with readjustment advice. On Wednesday, he and his family got to see and explore their new home for the first time.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Jonny Kim, who served as a SEAL in Iraq, graduated medical school and is a NASA astronaut candidate.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Edgar L. Van Nuis, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and endured nearly four months as a prisoner of war.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Louis D. Brinner, who served as a rifleman in Europe during WWII and turns 100 Nov. 22.