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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.

 

Live Whole Health #132: Tai Chi Warm-Ups
08/08/2022 04:01 PM EDT

Are you looking for an activity that improves your physical and mental health? Tai Chi, sometimes called a moving meditation, is a simple mind body practice. Tai Chi warm-ups enhance relaxation, calm and focus the mind, improve pain, sleep, posture, strength, flexibility and balance. [From VA News]
08/08/2022 #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles Young
08/08/2022 11:30 AM EDT

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles Young, who was the first African American Army soldier to reach the rank of colonel. Charles Young was born in May’s Lick, Kentucky, in 1864, during the Civil War. Young’s parents were slaves, but in 1865, his father escaped to Ohio to enlist with the 5th U.S. Colored Artillery. By serving with the Union Army, his father earned freedom for himself and his family, and they rejoined him in Ohio. [From VA News]

We honor his service.
America250: Coast Guard Veteran Alex Haley
08/04/2022 09:01 AM EDT

Alex Haley retired from the Coast Guard after 20 years in service, and he continued to pursue a career as a journalist. His first book, "The Autobiography of Malcom X," became an instant bestseller. [From VA News]
08/03/2022 #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran John Fujio Aiso
08/03/2022 11:30 AM EDT

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran John Fujio Aiso, who served as a language instructor during World War II. John Fujio Aiso was born in Burbank, California, in 1909 to Japanese American parents. After graduating from Hollywood High School in 1926, he traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to study Japanese at Seijo University. [From VA News]

We honor his service.
Live Whole Health #131: The gift of music and movement
08/01/2022 04:01 PM EDT

Close your eyes and picture yourself at a younger age. What kind of music did you like? Did you dance with your sweetheart and your friends? Or maybe you were just a foot tapping kind of person. Regardless, music is a gift that we can enjoy in so many ways. [From VA News]
New feature expands Veterans’ ability to customize VA profile
08/01/2022 09:00 AM EDT

Imagine you’re on your way to a VA Medical Center (VAMC) or other VA facility for treatment, a procedure, or regular checkup. What types of information would you want VA physicians and staff to know? You definitely want them to know what brings you in and your medical or treatment history. [From VA News]