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Living is hard, but healing is possible
A Navy Veteran shares his personal healing journey through poetry at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.
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Ensuring Veteran care during crisis through lifesaving exercises
Each year, VHA’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) conducts disaster-related exercises throughout the nation at strategic hubs, known as Federal Coordinating Centers (FCC), intended for receiving…
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Formerly homeless Navy Veteran dedicates his time to serving others
When Navy Veteran Philip Lord was released from prison, he had nowhere to go until VA homeless programs found Lord a place to live and a job.
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VA employee redefines service and purpose through the Old Glory Ultra Relay
Lindsay Kasow’s dedication to service didn’t end when she hung up her military uniform. A Marine Corps Veteran and current VA employee, Lindsay embodies a continued commitment to supporting her fellow Veterans.
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Putting Veterans first: How the Western North Carolina VA leads the way
The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System (WNCVAHCS), and its main hospital the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina, was recognized for its exceptional commitment to employee and…
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Fort Jackson NCOA students volunteer at VA medical center
Students from the Fort Jackson Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) recently volunteered at the Columbia VA Health Care System’s Dorn Campus.
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Paralyzed at 79, competing at 83
At 79, Douglas B. Hatch was paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome. Now 83, he’s training to compete in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
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From ice to inspiration: Flyers Warriors skate to new heights for Veterans and their community
VA’s Adaptive Sports Grant propelled the Flyers Warriors to new heights, expanding their family and impact, demonstrating how adaptive sports can amplify success and connection for Veterans nationwide.
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Building a new future for Veterans with Parkinson’s disease
For a group of Veterans at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Parkinson’s care includes a regular check-in to see what they’ve built with Legos.
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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.
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