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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 09/29/2022 04:00 PM EDT

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VA on pace to house 38,000 homeless Veterans by end of 2022
09/29/2022 02:00 PM EDT

Apartment homes with overlay text; house 38,000 homeless
In 2022, VA set a goal to house 38,000 homeless Veterans. With only a few months to go, how are we doing?
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Hank Welzel
09/29/2022 11:30 AM EDT

Army Veteran Hank Welzel is today’s Veteran of the Day.
Army Veteran Hank Welzel served in the Korean War, but his military experience began in the German Army during World War II.
Spread the word about PACT Act health care eligibility
09/29/2022 10:00 AM EDT

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Under the PACT Act, Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 Veterans have extended eligibility for VA health care.
Daily Schedule – September 29th
09/29/2022 09:01 AM EDT

Secretary McDonough will participate in meetings and briefings at VA’s Central Office throughout the day.
America250: Navy Veteran Vincent Capodanno
09/29/2022 09:00 AM EDT

This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Vincent Capodanno, who received a Medal of Honor for his actions during battle in Vietnam.
This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Vincent Capodanno, who received a Medal of Honor for his actions during battle in Vietnam.
Preparing for hurricanes and other emergencies
09/29/2022 08:00 AM EDT

hurricanes and other emergencies
Each September, we raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies that can happen at any time with little or no warning. September 25-30 is the last week of the annual National Preparedness Month.
Emergency preparedness simulations: Full-scale exercises create immersive scenarios to protect Veterans
09/28/2022 04:00 PM EDT

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In this four-part series on VA's Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, you'll see how simulation and emergency preparedness professionals build collective strategies that mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from tragedies impacting Veterans and their communities.