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07/25/2018 08:33 AM EDT

VA embraces Veterans not only by providing benefits and services to them, but also by hiring them.

The post July 25: National Hire a Veteran Day appeared first on VAntage Point.

07/25/2018 07:30 AM EDT

Bennie Adkins talks to us about joining the military, the days in Vietnam that led to his Medal of Honor, and the importance of taking care of Veterans.

The post #VApodcast 114: Bennie Adkins – Army Veteran, Medal of Honor recipient appeared first on VAntage Point.

07/25/2018 07:24 AM EDT

The profile photos and banners of the system’s Twitter and Facebook pages have been replaced with info graphics encouraging guests to add the Veterans Crisis Line number to their phone contacts.

The post Texas VA takes on Veterans Crisis Line Challenge appeared first on VAntage Point.

07/25/2018 07:14 AM EDT

VA is working hard to make sure that LGBQT+ Veterans know that they can turn to VA for care and support through innovative new programs that aid LGBTQ+ Veterans with their care and better train VA staff in caring for and supporting these Veterans.  Following Pride last month, the latest episode of the Veterans Health Administration Innovation Ecosystem (VHA:IE) podcast dives into three incredible programs that are making VA a more supportive and welcoming place for the more than 1 million LGBTQ+ Veterans. The episode starts with our guest host Brynn Cole, an innovation specialist at the White River Junction …

The post VHA:IE’s new podcast episode highlights how VA is welcoming LGBQT Veterans into care appeared first on VAntage Point.

07/25/2018 06:55 AM EDT

Over the past five years, Progressive’s Keys to Progress® program has donated more than 500 cars to Veterans in need — and those cars have changed lives.

The post Keys to Progress: Company’s program helps Veterans succeed with donated cars appeared first on VAntage Point.

07/24/2018 06:00 PM EDT

Bert Poe saw combat in Korea and participated in special operations around the world but retired from the Marines after being wounded in action.

The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Bert Poe appeared first on VAntage Point.