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In Case You Missed It: The Center for Minority Veterans is sharing recent news stories that may be of interest to minority Veterans, service members, and their supporters on a weekly basis.

ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event on VA Health Care – Innovative Tools and Technologies

12/17/2018 04:16 PM EST

VA’s cutting-edge health care solutions conveniently deliver care. Through virtual visits, scheduling tools, mobile apps and more, health care is at your fingertips. [From VAntage Point]

Rep. Royce Bill Honoring Chinese American WWII Veterans Heads to President's Desk

12/17/2018 10:51 AM EST

This week the House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Ed Royce (R-CA) the Chinese American World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act, recognizing the dedicated service of Chinese American Veterans of World War II and collectively awards them the Congressional Gold Medal. The bill now heads to the President’s desk. Read more » [From Representative Ed Royce]

Tech for Troops Bridges the Digital Divide for Veterans in Need

12/13/2018 02:41 PM EST

Tony Hubbard is a Veteran who benefited immensely from the Tech for Troops program. Hubbard was homeless for two weeks following a move from Florida to Virginia, until Mark Casper hired him to work for Tech for Troops. [From VAntage Point]

12/12/2018 #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Aureliano Salas Jr.

12/12/2018 06:01 PM EST

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Aureliano “A.J.” Salas Jr. He served from 1996 to 2018. [From VAntage Point]

We honor his service.

12/10/2018 #VeteranOfTheDay Coast Guard Veteran Olivia Hooker

12/10/2018 06:00 PM EST

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Coast Guard Veteran Olivia Hooker. Olivia served from 1945-1946 and was known as one of the last surviving members of the Tulsa race riots of 1921. [From VAntage Point]

We honor her service.

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