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 and coordinating patient care.

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.

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.

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 patient experience, as demonstrated by its performance metrics.

Students from the Fort Jackson Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) recently volunteered at the Columbia VA Health Care System’s Dorn Campus.

At 79, Douglas B. Hatch was paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome. Now 83, he’s training to compete in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

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.

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.

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

The Patriot Award recognizes employers who provide flexible schedules, time off for deployment and family care for service members.