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

With one phone call, Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors can easily access information on VA benefits and services or be connected to an expert for answers to questions. 1-800-MyVA411 is a national, toll-free number that serves as a “front door” to VA. [From VAntage Point]

As the temperatures drop and days get shorter, it may be time to think about different ways to get yourself moving. Chair yoga is a great way to move your body and tap into your breath. You don’t need any special equipment to do it – just a chair (preferably without wheels, or with the wheels in the locked position). [From VAntage Point]

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Shamika Crumpton, who served as a forklift operator and truck driver for five years. Born in 1977 and from Largo, Florida, Shamika Crumpton enlisted in the Army at the age of 18. [From VAntage Point]

We honor your service, Shamika!

It’s been a whirlwind of a year and whether you live alone or are continuing to practice social distancing, the holidays are going to look a little different this year. Whatever this year’s holiday meal brings, you can certainly scale it down while still enjoying some of those traditional favorites in a smaller group. [From VAntage Point]