Six Veterans Invited to SOTU, Message from Secretary on MLK Day, Final Designs for National WWI Memorial

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[ABOVE] Secretary McDonald addresses the 2016 Student Veterans of America Conference

Meet the Veterans invited to the State of the Union

Six individuals who have served the United States were honored at President Obama’s final State of the Union address as guests of the White House.

A message from the secretary on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2016

On Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, the Department of Veterans Affairs pauses to join the nation in remembering and celebrating the great American leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his immeasurable contributions to the character of our country.

Final designs for national World War I Memorial selected

The National World War I Commission has selected 5 finalists for the national World War I Memorial design competition. The winner design will be announced on January 25.

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