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VA Podcast: The 2020 State of VA Veteran News Network: 98 year old WWII Veteran jumps out of a perfectly good airplane Photo of the week: Veterans memorial service at DFW National Cemetery
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Veterans to see continued improvements in 2020
Veterans will continue to see improvements in VA services, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said at “State of the VA” speech Feb. 5 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. These improvements for Veterans include increased innovation—including the VA’s first 5G hospital—along with decreased wait times for appointments and better overall care.
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Veterans receive help through clergy training program
Veterans—especially those in rural areas—are receiving added attention through a VA program focused on training clergy and other groups interested in helping Veterans. More than two dozen trainees met Jan. 30 in Medora, North Dakota, for the Community Clergy Training Program to Support Rural Veterans Mental Health.
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Moving? Taking an extended vacation? New phone number? Simply want VA to reach you at a different address?
Whatever the reason may be, you can update your contact information on VA.gov in minutes.
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The free social platform is designed to connect women Veterans to VA and other resources, like peer-to-peer support, online courses and in-person events across the country.
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Applications are now open for Veterans interested in participating in the 2020 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, Sept. 20-25 in San Diego, Calif.
Hosted by VA San Diego Healthcare System, the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic offers adventure sports and recreational activities such as sailing, surfing, kayaking, and cycling for Veterans with disabilities.
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VA Honors Hospitalized Veterans During National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
VA observes National Salute to Veteran Patients week Feb. 9-15. We honor hospitalized Veterans this week by encouraging people to seek opportunities to volunteer at their local VA medical facilities.
The week of Feb. 14 each year is your opportunity to thank a special group of men and women.
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Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Veterans
Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends
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Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator
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Learn how RallyPoint can help you and other members of the Veteran community. Connect with Veterans about mild to moderate TBIs. Discuss with Veterans the symptoms of un-undiagnosed brain injuries. Learn ways to get free R&R style PTSD treatment.
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