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

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 10/25/2023 09:00 AM EDT

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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.

 

Breast cancer survivor urges Veterans to remember their strengths
10/24/2023 10:30 AM EDT

Operation Enduring Freedom Air Force Veteran Ruth Muniz emerged from the hustle and bustle of the Bronx to the disciplined ranks of the military only to confront and defeat an unforeseen adversary—breast cancer. Although thousands of Puerto Ricans have aided and fought alongside American colonists as early as the Revolutionary War, for Ruth’s Puerto Rican family it was still considered taboo for a woman to put on a uniform and pick up arms for the service of her country. [From VA News]
Live Whole Health #192: Take a breath
10/23/2023 04:30 PM EDT

You’re sitting in your car, stuck in traffic, late for work, thinking about a fight you had with a dear friend. Your fingers are tight on the steering wheel. Your foot is bouncing between brake and gas pedals. A horn is blaring at you and an angry driver next to you is screaming and shaking his fist. [From VA News]
Surviving and striving after breast cancer
10/23/2023 10:30 AM EDT

Charmaine Mullin and Guy Cowden were among several Veterans who shared their personal stories of hope and survival at a Breast Cancer Awareness event held at Houston VA on Oct. 10. VA staff and Veterans from all eras gathered to celebrate cancer survivors. Mullin is an Army Veteran in the middle of the fight for her life. Diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2022, she is undergoing treatment at Houston VA. [From VA News]
A memorable Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
10/18/2023 04:30 PM EDT

Over the past month, the Center for Minority Veterans hosted a five-part webinar series commemorating the contribution of Hispanic/Latino Veterans to our nation’s defense. Through this series, we reached over 1,000 Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. We also took the opportunity to share important developments in VA benefits and services, such as the PACT Act, mental health and suicide prevention, and an update from the Office of Health Equity. [From VA News]