Cancer prevention starts with healthy living, including eating healthy, maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing your overall stress.

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On Feb. 16, 2022, VA Secretary Denis McDonough held a press conference at VA Central Office in Washington, D.C., which was streamed live to VA employees. The event covered updates to how VA is handling the omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, VBA’s progress on the claims backlog, NCA’s handling of uninterrupted memorial services, VHA’s mission to meet timely appointments and care authorizations, and the secretary’s work with the Congress to invest in VA employees.

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Emlen Tunnell was a professional football player and World War II Veteran.

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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joseph G. LaPointe Jr., a combat medic who received a Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.

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Meeting the diverse needs of Veterans with resources to effectively reduce suicide risk but also promote wellness and protect against future risk.

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This week’s America250 salute is Air Force Veteran Harry Stewart Jr., a Tuskegee Airman who received a Distinguished Flying Cross.

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A large mural dedicated to Veterans was unveiled during National Salute Week at the Richmond, Virginia, VA. “I wanted a sense of optimism.”

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