Veterans first to receive the world's most advanced prosthesis; Changing the VA culture together

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[ABOVE] VA secretary Shulkin unveils world’s most advanced commercial prosthesis

Dedicated My HealtheVet volunteer finds joy in serving his Veteran colleagues

Despite the odds, Emerson Beach survived being shot in the head twice while serving in the U.S. Navy. A few years ago, Beach found it difficult to work and started experiencing epileptic seizures.

[VIDEO] Preserving the past: The history of Loudon Park National Cemetery

Loudon Park National Cemetery, now a VA national cemetery and historical site, was originally a military cemetery established in 1862 during the Civil War.

[VIDEO] VA secretary, VSOs: Changing the VA culture together

The secretary used the opportunity to discuss his five priorities for the department and highlight some of the progress made under his watch – while stressing to the Veterans service organizations his commitment to transparency.

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