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

When was the last time you paid attention to your right big toe or thumb? Like really paid attention to it? We often move throughout our day without really noticing our body or its various parts unless we are dealing with acute pain. It’s almost like we are on autopilot. [From VAntage Point]

Knitted slippers for homeless Vets and deployed troops. [From Military.com]

Guinness World Record set by U.S. Army Capt., Kaitlyn Hernandez. [From Defense Visual Information Distribution Service]

#HerSPACE is temporary housing for women Vets in Jacksonville, FL. [From Action News Jax]

19 women #Veterans from Pennsylvania were honored “for their brave service and selfless contributions to Pennsylvania and to the nation.” [From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]

Mother's Day Gifts to Give to Female Veterans are being collected by a local nonprofit. [From NBC San Diego]

Read women Veteran stories called "My Life, My Story," online at VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Or stop in to see and read them in person. #VAWomenVets #BringWomenVeteransHome2VA

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, VA is emphasizing its ongoing work to ensure that Veterans and their partners who are experiencing or engaging in IPV are provided with the necessary resources and services, including VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) and other programs. [From VAntage Point]

United States Air Force #Veteran Lisa Thompson was recognized by Veterans of Foreign Wars for her volunteer work during the pandemic. #WomenVeteranTrailblazers [From KSHB Kansas City]

Veteran Woman Entrepreneur Grant will open on April 14, 2021 and a completed online application must be submitted before 5:00 p.m., May 14, 2021. Winners will be announced on June 12, 2021. #WomenVeteransDay [From Texas Women's University]

Let's talk Top Women in Tech. Meet U.S. Navy #Veteran Kathy DeWeese, she leads Alion Science and Technology’s space and missile systems programs. #WomenVeteranTrailblazers [From AL.com]

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is excited to announce the return of the Oregon Women Veterans Conference in a robust, virtual format that will make the event even more accessible to women Veterans in every corner of the state. The one-day event will take place on Saturday, May 22, 2021. [From Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs]

Your COVID-19 Questions Answered. VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and hosting a blog series on questions from Veterans. Tell us what you think. [From VAntage Point]

Even in the best of times, Veterans often find it difficult to replace the feelings of belonging and purpose they felt during their time in service. And this is most certainly not the best of times. This is why the national nonprofit, Challenge America, joined forces with the Heartstrings Foundation to create the Challenge America Veteran Arts Community, CAVARTS.org. [From VAntage Point]