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  • Honoring a century: WWII Veteran’s 100th birthday celebration

    Honoring a century: WWII Veteran’s 100th birthday celebration

    The Chattanooga VA Clinic lobby was filled with anticipation as employees gathered to honor WWII Veteran Everett Plante's 100th birthday.

  • Dr. Margaret Craighill: A trailblazer in military and Veteran medicine

    Dr. Margaret Craighill: A trailblazer in military and Veteran medicine

    Dr. Margaret Craighill was a trailblazer who reshaped military medicine and advanced care for women Veterans through leadership, advocacy and historic firsts.

  • Honoring the Greatest Generation’s journey

    Honoring the Greatest Generation’s journey

    VA photographer Eugene Russell helped bring the project from Arkansas to D.C., honoring the Greatest Generation and its lasting impact on Veterans and staff.

  • A family legacy of service

    A family legacy of service

    A powerful legacy of military service comes full circle as Rob Sterling reflects on his family’s history and the lasting connection to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Highlights Veteran’s family history

    Michael E. DeBakey VA Highlights Veteran’s family history

    Navy Veteran Jeff Fisher discovered a serendipitous link to his family history during a visit to VA medical center.

  • A century of service: Navy Veteran celebrates milestone birthday

    A century of service: Navy Veteran celebrates milestone birthday

    World War II Navy Veteran Therold Roberts celebrated his 100th birthday at the Birmingham VA Clinic.

  • From D-Day to 100th birthday

    From D-Day to 100th birthday

    Honoring WWII Navy Veteran JL Stevens on his 100th birthday, reflecting on his service, including D-Day, with the West Texas VA Health Care System.

  • Rhode Island’s WWII Veterans still making history

    Rhode Island’s WWII Veterans still making history

    VA Providence is honored to recognize three remarkable Rhode Island WWII Veterans who exemplify the strength, sacrifice and spirit of the Greatest Generation.

  • WWII Veteran suits up for hockey at 98

    WWII Veteran suits up for hockey at 98

    Navy Veteran Gene Wagner still suits up and plays ice hockey twice a week at age 98. He receives his medical care at Milwaukee VA.

  • World War II prisoner of war diary uncovered

    World War II prisoner of war diary uncovered

    Daughter and son-in-law find a diary of her father's life as a prisoner of war written on toilet paper.

  • Battle of the Bulge commemorated 80 years on

    Battle of the Bulge commemorated 80 years on

    The 80th anniversary of the beginning of World War II's Battle of the Bulge was commemorated at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Leo E. Hoffman

    #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Leo E. Hoffman

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Leo E. Hoffman, who served during World War II from 1942 to 1945.

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