 
 VA Long Beach Healthcare System will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the federal holiday.
But we’ll be celebrating on July 4th with our community! Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Parking Lot B for food, music, and fun for all.
We look forward to celebrating safely together!
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The VA Long Beach Veteran Appreciation Committee hosted a special Independence Day chalk‑art event to honor our nation and the Veterans who served. Our community came together to fill the sidewalks with messages and chalk drawings of pride, gratitude, and freedom.
To ensure all Veterans could participate, we also offered patriotic rock painting — a meaningful and accessible option that allowed Veterans in wheelchairs or those preferring a seated activity to be part of the celebration.
Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity, spent time with fellow Veterans, and helped us honor the holiday in such a vibrant and heartfelt way.
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 On June 29, 2026, VA Long Beach opened the doors to our new Community Living Center (CLC), welcoming Veterans into a brand new, world-class facility! We look forward to sharing more details about our new facility and the services we offer to Veterans, family, and caretakers.
The HR Navigator supports the VA Medical Center by providing in-person onboarding assistance, employee HR support, benefits education, and HR systems processing. The role ensures timely hiring, accurate HR data, regulatory compliance, and quality customer service. The position is aligned to the local strategic unit and located on-site, offerin direct HR navigation support to staff, managers, and leadership.
For more information see posting on USAJobs.gov
 
Taking a closer look at the 2025 Point-in-Time Count results
In May 2026, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the long-awaited results of the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, the annual effort to estimate the number of Americans, including Veterans, without a home.
The data showed that on a single night in January 2025, 32,495 Veterans experienced homelessness in the U.S. This is a new record low in Veteran homelessness since measurement began in 2009 and a 56.1% reduction since 2010. This is also a 1.2% decrease since 2023.
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VA updated its appraisal process regarding Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs)—the standards a property must meet to be eligible for a VA-guaranteed home loan—to reduce delays, cut outdated rules and help Veteran homebuyers move faster in a competitive housing market.
The updates are now in effect, reflected in the revised VA Lenders Handbook (Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12.
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 Join us at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center on July 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a festive Independence Day celebration! Enjoy live music, delicious food, and connect with Veteran organizations dedicated to serving our community. Veterans, families, and staff are all welcome—come spend the holiday with us in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
 
 When: July 3, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
Where: Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base (enter through Lexington or Orangewood Gates)
Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and close at 8:45 p.m., or when event reaches capacity
Fireworks Show begins approximately at 9:00 p.m.
- Seating and shade are not provided. Bring lawn chairs, blankets & weighted canopies (max 10' x 10' in size and must be taken down by dusk).
- No pedestrians, walk-ins, or bicycles at the gate.
- No pets (service dogs are allowed on post).
- Minors without an I.D. must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- All vehicles may be subject to random vehicle inspections.
- No outside alcohol permitted.
- Free to attend
- Adults must have valid REAL ID required for Base entry (Drivers must show valid Driver's License at gate that meets REAL ID requirements).
 
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Download the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors handbook online or pick up a printed copy at your local medical center, regional office or Vet Center for free.
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