U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CMV - News Update

Trumpets sounded as flags went up in front of the new Yakama Nation Veteran Affairs building in Toppenish.  People with the Yakama Warriors Association said they’ve been working on something like this for about 10 years. [From KIMA TV]

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Sibby LeBeau.  Sibby served from 1942 to 1946 during World War II. [From VAntage Point]

We honor his service.

Lawson Sakai is a Veteran of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regiment, and served in the European Theater of World War II.  His unit is remembered as the “Purple Heart Battalion,” and is the most decorated unit in United States military history.  The 442nd Regiment was composed almost entirely of second-generation Japanese-Americans known as Nisei. [From VAntage Point]

You’re needed.  Yes, you!– Your experience and insight as a Veteran of our nation’s armed forces are needed for the Blue Star Families’ Military Family Lifestyle Survey.  This survey, now in its 10th year, is currently open and we need your voice to make it complete. [From VAntage Point]

May is Mental Health Month and one of VA’s leading resources for mental health, Make the Connection, kicked off the month with a YouTube Live event.  The event was a panel discussion about Veterans and mental health. [From VAntage Point]

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Lesly Johnson served from 2001 to 2004.  Lesly worked as a Quarter Master and chemical Equipment Repairer during her time in the Army and was stationed with the HHB 4/3 Air Defense Artillery in Kitzingen, Germany. [From VAntage Point]

We honor your service, Lesly!

Verna Burton is a Chicago native who served in the U.S. Navy.  Last summer, she had been looking for a career change and started to research employment opportunities outside of Chicago. [From VAntage Point]