Vietnam Veterans honored for service, sacrifice; Granting a Veteran’s final wish

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[ABOVE] Across the nation Vietnam Veterans were honored for their service and sacrifice.

A woman Veteran’s final wish granted with a personal touch

When Gulf War Veteran Laura Thompson was diagnosed with terminal cancer only six months after marrying her soul mate, VA volunteers at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center stepped in with their “Final Mission” -- a honeymoon, an engraved wedding ring for her soulmate and wooden keepsake boxes for each of her children.

Saluting VA doctors on National Doctor’s Day

Thank you to VA physicians, nearly 25,000 strong, who each and every day demonstrate their caring and commitment to this country’s Veterans. National Doctor’s Day recognizes the contributions of doctors to individual lives and communities.

VA CIO named to Fedscoop’s Top 50 women in technology

On the last day of Women’s History Month, Fedscoop unveiled its list of D.C.’s Top 50 women in technology. On the list is LaVerne Council, VA’s chief information officer.

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

This week we honor the men and women who served during the Vietnam War. Nine million Americans, approximately 7 million living today, served between November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, whether in-country, in-theater or stationed elsewhere during those 20 years. All answered the call of duty.

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