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Wherever I go, it seems the first question I am asked is “what does the future hold for veterans and their families?” - especially as the headlines and news stories abound regarding how the new federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is working to increase efficiency in all federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
As Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS), I have little to do with how the VA itself functions internally, but as a state commissioner, my fellow state commissioners and I meet and communicate frequently with those in charge at the VA who seek our input and guidance.
Over the last two weeks, I had the opportunity to meet with leadership at the VA, Department of Defense (DoD) and the newly appointed Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins. Secretary Collins is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a former member of Congress from Georgia and brings a long record of aggressive support to our Nation’s veterans and families.
He visited with me and the other “State Directors of Veterans Affairs” for a couple of hours outside Washington, D.C. during our annual conference earlier this month. He was direct and transparent; his only marching order was to “take care of our veterans.” While reporting has widely proclaimed cuts, he has exempted over 300,000 VA employees from any cuts. All jobs dealing with benefits, claims, health care, behavioral wellness, all call lines and veteran call responders are protected. For those taking “early outs”, they have been asked to return, and their positions are exempted from being cut, and will continue to be refilled with new talented hires.
Secretary Collins further clarified why the need for changes. The VA has consistently fallen short of the high standards our veterans expect. Despite adding millions of dollars to their budget and thousands of workers, the VA experience for veterans and families has not always improved. For example, wait times to process benefits claims have grown in many instances, and the long promised digital medical and service records project is still far behind a full rollout and billions of dollars over budget. He vowed to improve the VA’s benefits delivery and expand medical care while bringing reforms to its workforce with the goal to refocus its work on people rather than on bureaucracy.
During the week-long conference, I was able to speak with leaders from many of the VA first and second-line leadership. They each shared the same commitment to positive change and the goal of excellence in service to you and your families. They also recognized that Virginia was not just one of 50 states, but a “bell weather” for all our country, because we have the largest number of veterans, and women veterans, by percentage of our population.
So, we see and feel the impact and challenges before many less veteran-populated states. The message was strong - Virginia’s veterans will not be forgotten or left behind. The benefits you earned from your service will not be eliminated. The medical care you receive at VA hospitals and clinics will continue as will your retirement and other financial benefits including the G.I. Bill and educational assistance.
What else can we do? All of us here in Richmond are watching and speaking with our federal partners, our employers, and industry leaders. We understand job reductions and layoffs are frightening wherever they occur. For those searching for new careers, Governor Youngkin recently announced the “Virginia Has Jobs” initiative to assist federal employees and others find work in the Commonwealth. Over 250,000 jobs are currently posted, across many industries and across this state.
In addition, here at DVS, we will continue to assist veterans and transitioning service members to connect with the over 3,000 partner employers of our Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program. Reach out to me and our DVS team, through our VVN network, one of our 40+ regional offices, or by phone or email. Let us go to work to serve you.
Keeping In Touch
I want to remind you of an important upcoming veterans observance in March - Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29. I am also pleased to report that the Commonwealth celebrated Women Veterans Week March 16-22 and recognized women veterans with a capstone event with Governor Youngkin on March 20 at the Virginia War Memorial.
Details regarding both of these special programs can be found below.
I often talk to our team about getting out of our “comfort zone”. Change is a constant; your needs, and those of our veteran community are constantly evolving. We need to be a dynamic organization that grows to meet you where you are, and whatever services your family is struggling with. We want – no, NEED – to hear from you. We want your opinions, your suggestions, your comments. Tell us what we are doing well, but more importantly, what we could do better or what we don’t currently have a solution for. Personally, I am very interested in your invitation to come speak at your veterans service organization or other event in Virginia to get the word out about our Virginia Veterans Network (VVN) and other DVS programs. Please contact me directly at Commissioner@dvs.virginia.gov.
Thank you for this opportunity to communicate with you. Invite me to come to your community, a VFW, American Legion post, or a community center near you. I am happy to be with you to hear your concerns. Our most important mission here at DVS is to make sure that Virginia remains the #1 state in America for veterans and their families to live, work and thrive. May God bless you, our Commonwealth and this great Nation.
Chuck Zingler (USN, Ret.)
Commissioner
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 Governor Glenn Youngkin shaking hands with a Virginia woman veteran as he presents a lapel pin.
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 Governor Glenn Youngkin addressing the crowd of Virginia women veterans at the March 20 ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial.
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 Two proud women veterans who are members of VFW Post 9808 in attendance at the March 20 ceremony.
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Women veterans and their supporters gathered in the Heilman Amphitheater at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond on Thursday, March 20 for the Virginia Women Veterans Ceremony hosted by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS).
The theme for the event was “Her Valor, Her Voice: Honoring Women Veterans in Virginia.” This was the eighth consecutive year that the Governor and General Assembly had proclaimed the third week of March as Virginia Women Veterans Week (March 16-22, 2025).
These women from around the Commonwealth who have proudly worn the uniform of one of the branches of our U.S. Armed Forces were recognized and honored in remarks by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw, Virginia Deputy Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Joyce Reed, Delegate and U.S. Navy veteran Jackie Glass, and DVS Commissioner Chuck Zingler. Kay Currie, Virginia Women Veterans Liaison at DVS, welcomed the attendees and served as emcee.
Each of the speakers thanked the women veterans for their unselfish military service and for their continued contributions to their families and their communities after transitioning to the civilian world. Governor Youngkin said he was particularly proud that Virginia has the largest percentage of women per population size – over 110,000 – of any state and that so many women veterans had chosen to make the Commonwealth their home.
“Throughout America’s history and throughout Virginia’s history, women veterans have been getting it done,” the Governor said. “Margaret Thatcher once famously said, ‘If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.’’
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Kay Currie invited the women veterans in attendance to come on stage and receive special Virginia Women Veterans lapel pins. Governor Youngkin, Secretary Crenshaw, Deputy Secretary Reed, Commissioner Zingler and Delegate Glass personally presented the pins to each woman veteran who came forward.
The ceremony was followed by a celebratory luncheon in the Memorial’s Veterans Hall for many of the women veterans. Keynote speaker at the luncheon, which was co-sponsored by the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation (VVSF) and Dominion Energy, was Dr. Antoinette Allen of The Leadership Institute of Forgiveness and Truth and U.S. Air Force veteran.
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The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond has launched a new series of monthly programs for children called Storytime at the Memorial.
The programs are held on the second Saturday of each month February through June at 10:30 a.m. in the Memorial’s Russell Scott Hall and include the reading of a children’s book by an experienced educator and themed craft activities. The programs are free to attend by children and their family members with a suggested age of 4-10 years old.
Twenty-five children participated in the first Storytime at the Memorial which was held on Saturday, February 8. The program theme was Black History Month. The book “Wind Flyers” was read and the children assembled and decorated toy military airplanes.
“I’m very pleased with the success and participation of our first Storytime at the Memorial program,” said Lizzie Oglesby, Virginia War Memorial Education and Outreach Program Manager. “As the mom of five-year-old twins, I am always looking for Saturday activities that are indoors, fun, educational and free to attend. Best yet, the programs reflect one of our most important missions at the Memorial – Educating Our Youth.”
The Virginia War Memorial is located at 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, Va. 23220. Admission and onsite parking are free. It is open for visitation Monday-Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 12 noon to 4 p.m.
For the complete list of upcoming Storytime at the Memorial programs and details on attending, please visit www.vawarmemorial.org, call 804-786-2060 or email elizabeth.oglesby@dvs.virginia.gov.
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2024 Marocchi scholarship winners
The Virginia War Memorial is now accepting applications for its annual Rear Admiral Marocchi Memorial Scholarships.
For 2025, two $2,500 scholarships are available – one for a graduating senior at a Virginia public or private school who plans to enroll in a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program at a Virginia college or university and one for a Virginia resident presently enrolled in a ROTC program at a Virginia college or university.
Scholarship requirements and application forms are available online at https://vawarmemorial.org/learn/contests-scholarships/marocchi/. The deadline to submit applications for 2025 scholarships is April 28.
The Marocchi Memorial Scholarships were established in 2015 in memory of the late Rear Admiral John Marocchi of Rappahannock County, Va. by his family and other donors and are administered by the nonprofit Virginia War Memorial Foundation. Admiral Marocchi served with distinction in the United States Navy for decades in a career that spanned World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart, Legion of Merit and was one of the few Navy officers to complete Army Airborne training. He was also a member of the Virginia War Memorial Board of Trustees for over fifteen years.
“Educating Virginia's young men and women about the importance of military service is one of the key missions of the Virginia War Memorial,” said Dr. Clay Mountcastle, Virginia War Memorial Director. “The young men and women chosen to receive these scholarships represent the best and brightest from throughout the Commonwealth and have chosen to serve our Nation by serving as an officer in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces after completing college. They deserve our gratitude, admiration and respect.”
For additional questions about the Marocchi Memorial Scholarships, please contact Elizabeth Oglesby, Virginia War Memorial Education Outreach & Programs Manager at elizabeth.oglesby@dvs.virginia.gov.
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April is Month of the Military Child, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia's youngest heroes, over 80,000 military connected children.
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) has partnered with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to build awareness for this important day.
Please encourage members of the military and veteran communities throughout Virginia to show support for the annual PURPLE UP DAY for Military Kids celebration by wearing purple on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #PurpleUpVA.
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 One of the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery groundskeepers clears the cemetery roads from snow and ice.
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 Albert G. Horton, Jr.'s headstone covered in snow from the February 19, 2025 snow storm.
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A massive late winter snow and ice storm struck most of Virginia on Wednesday, February 19 causing road closures and power outages across the state. The Hampton Roads area received one of its largest snows in many years with more than 7 inches falling in the Suffolk area as these photos of the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery show.
The snow blocked the roads throughout the cemetery and covered the headstones of the more than 20,000 veterans and their family members including the headstone of Albert G. Horton, Jr. for whom the cemetery is named. Snow and ice also struck the DVS veterans cemeteries at Amelia and Dublin during the storm.
The dedicated cemetery crew was immediately on the ground the next morning in Suffolk and worked all day to clear the ice and snow to ensure that funeral services would not be delayed the rest of the week. In fact, the cemetery proudly conducted seven scheduled services on Friday, February 21.
The crews at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia and the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin also quickly removed the snow and ice that cover their locations by the next day. Kudos to the great men and women who work so hard every day to honor Virginia’s veterans at their respective cemeteries whatever the weather may bring.
To learn more about the three DVS veterans cemeteries and eligibility for interment, please visit https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veteran-cemeteries.
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The Virginia War Memorial commemorated Black History Month with a special program entitled, “GENERATIONS: African Americans and Legacies of Military Service” on Wednesday evening, February 26.
The program featured a panel discussion with five African American military veterans and family members from Virginia who related their experiences serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and each of their family’s traditions of military service.
The program panelists were Clarence Singleton, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and board member of the Freedom Flag Foundation; Frank Bland, U.S. Army veteran and son of Pearl Harbor Survivor, the late George Bland; Howard Baugh, U.S Air Force veteran, president of the Howard Baugh Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. and son of Tuskegee Airman Lieutenant Colonel Howard Baugh, Sr. and his brother, Richard Baugh; and Mark Garner, U.S. Army veteran, son of a WWII veteran, and father of two current service members.
“African Americans have served in every conflict from the American Revolution to today’s Global War on Terrorism,” noted Dr. Clay Mountcastle, Virginia War Memorial Director. “This is evidenced by the names of so many Virginia African American heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan that are etched on the walls of the Shrines of Memory here at the Virginia War Memorial.”
“We were honored to have moderator Frank Bland and such a distinguished panel of veterans and sons of veterans here to relate their compelling and educational personal stories to the members of the public who attended this special program to honor and recognize their contributions to defending our Commonwealth and our Nation,” Dr. Mountcastle added.
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For the eighth consecutive year, the Commonwealth and the Virginia War Memorial will join others across the Nation in observing National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
The Virginia War Memorial in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Richmond Vet Center will commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a special ceremony on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 1 p.m. followed by the Vietnam War Veterans Open House Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The ceremony on Friday, March 28 will be held in the Memorial's Shrine of Memory - 20th Century where the names of Virginia heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice serving in Vietnam as well as in World War II, Korea, and the Persian Gulf are permanently engraved on its inspiring glass and stone walls.
An "open mic" session will follow the ceremony for Vietnam veterans to share personal stories and experiences of their time serving during the conflict.
The Open House on Saturday, March 29 will include guided tours through the Memorial from docents who served themselves during the Vietnam War. Documentary films about the Vietnam War will be shown all day in the Memorial's Reynolds Theater.
“Sadly, many of our Vietnam War veterans never received the thanks and appreciation they earned and deserved when they returned home to America," said Chuck Zingler, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Veterans Services. "This is why it remains so important that all of us to join together to honor and recognize their service by observing National Vietnam War Veterans Day.”
At both events, those veterans who have not yet received the special Vietnam Veteran Lapel In (VVLP) created by the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Commission will be presented a VVLP to thank them for their service to the Nation on behalf of a grateful nation. Any veteran who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, is eligible to receive a VVLP (if they have not already received one).
Members of the public, veterans and their families are invited to attend these special events. There is no charge to attend or visit the Virginia War Memorial and free parking is available on site.
For more information, visit www.dvs.virginia.gov/virginia-war-memorial/events or call (804) 786-2060.
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Dr. Brooke E. Albright-Trainer, MD, FASA Richmond, Virginia
Please give an overview of your military service and the branch in which you served.
I served as an Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Air Transport Team Physician in the United States Air Force. My assignments included working at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany and serving as Medical Director of the anesthesia department at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. I deployed three times to Afghanistan, where I played a vital role in flying wounded soldiers out of combat zones for medical care in Germany and ultimately the U.S. For my service, I was recognized as the top-level physician of the European Medical Command and received the U.S. Air Force European Clinical Excellence Award in 2012.
What was or were your most rewarding assignments while serving?
One of my most rewarding assignments was serving as a Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) Physician during my deployments to Afghanistan. Ensuring the safe transport of severely injured soldiers from the battlefield to advanced medical care was a profound and fulfilling responsibility. Additionally, my leadership as the Medical Director of the anesthesia department at Langley Air Force Base allowed me to directly impact patient care and medical readiness.
What are you doing now?
I currently hold a part-time position at both the Veterans Affairs and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. I serve as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology specializing in Anesthesiology, Acute Pain Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. My work includes managing complex ICU cases, such as liver transplants, surgical trauma burns, and major vascular surgeries. In addition to clinical practice, I am actively involved in medical education, research, and advocacy. I also serve as President-Elect of the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists and previously led the Association of VA Anesthesiologists.
What advice would you give to a transitioning service member?
I would advise transitioning service members to seek mentorship and professional networks early to help navigate career changes. The transition from military to civilian life can be challenging, but leveraging your military experiences, leadership skills, and adaptability can set you apart in any field. Additionally, continue to pursue education and professional development, and don’t hesitate to advocate for yourself and your career aspirations. Lastly, remember the value of service to others—whether in medicine, business, or another industry—your background in teamwork and mission-oriented work is an asset that will continue to serve you well.
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Laura Hatcher Photography | Alexandria, Virginia
Laura Hatcher, Owner
Tell us about your business. What products do you sell or services do you offer?
Laura Hatcher is a nationally published photographer specializing in event, headshot, and
branding photography in Northern Virginia. Her photographic journey began as a hobby while serving on active duty with the United States Navy. Now a retired Naval Officer, Laura owns and operates a cozy photography studio in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, embracing her second career as a full-time professional photographer, mentor, instructor and entrepreneur.
Laura's notable clients include the Virginia War Memorial, the United States Naval Academy
Alumni Association (her alma mater), the Military Officers Association of America, the City of
Alexandria, Visit Alexandria, and Texas A&M's Bush School of Government and Public Service. She also teaches photography and business workshops through the Capital Photography Center.
Dedicated to supporting the veteran community, Laura offers headshot and military ceremony photography and actively mentors veterans, students and business owners within her local community. Her contributions have earned her recognition, including two 2021 Small Business Development Center Veteran of the Year Awards (for Alexandria and as state runner-up) and the Virginia Department of Veteran Services Women Veterans Program Office's 2021 Trailblazer Award.
Laura's certifications include: SWaM, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, Part 107 Remote Pilot
When did you establish your business? July 2017
Who are the veteran owners of your business? Laura Hatcher, U.S. Navy, 31 years
What encouraged you to establish your business and do you have any advice for other transitioning service members or veterans who may be considering establishing a business?
Opening a small business stems from having a passion to do something we truly enjoy. For me, it was about departing my life-long, institutionalized existence with the United States Navy, and finally doing something on my own terms. My military childhood and career provided me a roadmap to navigate the entrepreneurial journey, while my military pension and benefits allowed me to comfortably pursue my passion. I also learned shortly after retirement that working for yet another entity was highly overrated.
For transitioning service members or veterans who may be considering establishing a business, I have five lessons learned:
- Self-reflection was not issued in the Seabag — you will have to introduce yourself to yourself to learn what you are passionate about.
- Get out of your own way, get out of your head - Imposter Syndrome is a thing and will visit you as you leave your military comfort zone, embrace and harness it.
- Leverage your resources - Veterans have a wealth of business-related resources and programs to set us up for success; do the research to learn what they are.
- Never stop learning - you may have to teach your self how to be a professional [fill in the blank].
- Seek mentors and accountability buddies - surround yourself with those you aspire to be like, or those who believe in you and will help you grow.
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Alkanna Consulting LLC | Nokesville, Virginia
Tara Holm, Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Please tell us a little bit about your business.
Alkanna Consulting LLC, a Women Owned Small Business, founded in 2021 with a passion for delivering end-to-end acquisition and contract management support, and program and project management services within Health IT by epitomizing innovation and excellence, consistently outshining competitors, and committed to delivering comprehensive and high-standard management solutions.
Why is your business committed to hiring veterans?
Our founder has a profound respect and admiration for military personnel and their families. Growing up in an Army household, with generations of family members serving in the military, she has dedicated her professional life to supporting military health. For 23 years, she has been instrumental in shaping and improving the quality of healthcare provided to military members and veterans by leading Military Health IT programs, transforming military hospital operations, and providing enterprise-level support services.
What advantages has your company experienced in hiring veterans?
Innovation is all about finding ways to change processes and tools to perform a job more efficiently. Whenever an employee explains that they are having a difficult time performing an activity, we put on our creativity hats and start discussing the specific challenges they are facing. This helps us to identify alternate ways to modify the activity to make it easier and more effective. As V3 members, we can search the V3 database for suitable candidates before advertising job vacancies on recruiting sites such as Indeed.
Can you tell us about the process of become a V3 Certified Partner? When did you become a V3 partner?
Our company was founded in November 2021, and we became partners a year later in November 2022. The process was simple and quick. After filling out the application, answering a series of questions, and performing some training, we received our certification from the state.
What advice would you give to other employers seeking to hire and retain veterans?
It's important to learn best practices that cater to different difficulties and disabilities. These practices help us find alternate ways to support individuals and their unique abilities. Sometimes, we need to think outside the box and modify procedures or environments to demonstrate inclusivity and show employees how much we care. This creates a work environment that is welcoming and accommodating to everyone.
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John C. Eakin | U.S. Army
Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center, Roanoke
In which branch of the military did Mr. Eakin serve and during what period of time?
Mr. Eakin is 101 years old and a member of the Greatest Generation. He served during World War II in the U.S. Army’s 34th “Red Bull” Division fighting the Nazi forces on the front lines in Italy. He was drafted at age 19 and served from May 15, 1944, to July 2, 1946.
What was the highlight of his military service? What is he most proud of?
During the Italian campaign, Mr. Eakin served as a foot soldier and a scout. He also served briefly as a sniper and was almost killed by a German sniper. He recalls how the U.S. Army poured gasoline in the fields and in the streets then lit it on fire to “prevent Hitler and the Nazis from getting the gasoline for their use.”
What does he like about the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center?
When asked about what he liked about living at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center, Mr. Eakin said he enjoyed the fellowship with other veterans and noted that the care center is always very clean.
Special thanks to Maeghan G. Hubbard, CDP, Director of Activities at Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center for interviewing Mr. Eakin and providing these photos.
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January Fundraising Success
Thanks to our generous donors, we raised an incredible $61,876 in January! With this milestone, we have already reached 72% of our fiscal year goal—a testament to the dedication and support of those who believe in our mission. Every contribution, no matter the size, plays a crucial role in ensuring that Virginia’s veterans receive the support they deserve. Your generosity truly makes a difference.
Your Donations in Action
VSF funds were used to prevent the eviction and homelessness of a veteran, his spouse, and their young children. Both the veteran and spouse were between jobs with delayed start dates, leading to a short-term financial constraint. Thanks to the support provided, they were able to stay in their home. Both are now re-employed and will easily self-sustain.
This is just one example of how donations to the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation can change lives. Your support doesn’t just provide financial assistance—it offers stability, hope, and a fresh start for veterans and their families in need. A single donation can be the difference between crisis and security, between despair and a new beginning. Thank you for making this impact possible.
Kayla Arestivo
Executive Director
Virginia Veterans Services Foundation
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The Virginia War Memorial Foundation (VWMF) is pleased to present four one-act plays written by veterans and one spouse of a veteran, which are professionally produced and performed by Richmond’s Firehouse Theatre, under the program title, War in Pieces. The 2025 festival will be held April 4 - 13, 2025. This co-production, now in its fourth year, has grown out of the VWMF’s free veterans writing program, “The Mighty Pen Project,” which offers 12-week long university-level writing classes throughout the year encouraging veterans and their loved ones to commit to paper their memories and reflections. For over a decade the Mighty Pen Project has been helping veterans navigate their personal histories. New York Times bestselling author David L. Robbins teaches the classes.
This production is made possible by a generous grant from The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. It will be presented in VMI Alumni Hall at the Virginia War Memorial, which seats 90 people for these performances. There will be eight performances, each of which includes all four plays together. Tickets are $35.00 per person (General Admission) and $15.00 for Military, Veterans and Students. Tickets can be purchased at FirehouseTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (804) 355-2001.
2025 Plays:
A Couch by Cam Torrens. An Air Force officer pushes to be in the first wave of responders to the 9/11 attack, but his wife - who outranks him - has different ideas.
Kaho’olawe by Harry Meyer. On a small Hawaiian island once used for bombing practice, an unexploded bomb must be defused, but it isn’t going to go down quietly.
Cao by Larry Meier. An Army captain accompanies the flag-draped remains of a fallen soldier from Vietnam home to the remote coalfields of Virginia.
War’s Teeth by Shani Miller. A young mother, home from deployment in Afghanistan, thanks a Vietnam vet for his service, unleashing for them both memory and healing.
Performance Schedule:
Friday, April 4th, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 5th, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 6th, 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 10th, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 11th 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 12th 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 12th 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 13th, 2 p.m.
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 DVS team members attended the Career Fair at the USO at Fort Belvoir earlier this year to share information about the services and resources available at DVS.
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 Pictured L to R: George Johnson, Veterans Services Representative; Edwin Robles and Priscilla Clark, both with Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS), attended the Veterans' Resource Fair at the Secret Service Training Facility in Maryland. At this event, the Secret Service and the Army signed an agreement to launch PAY, a joint program that allows separating veterans to apply for an interview with the Secret Service while in the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) window.
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 Commissioner Chuck Zingler (right) was the guest speaker at a Veterans Connect event in February in Woodbridge. Joined by (left to right) James Custodio, VVFS North Regional Coordinator; Katie Spinazzola, Northern Virginia V3 Transition Coordinator; Will Triplett, Benefits North Regional Director; and Charles Reynolds, Veterans Services Representative Springfield Office, Commissioner highlighted the services and resources available at DVS including the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN).
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 Kay Currie, Women Veterans Liaison (far left) and Tammy Davidson, Chief Financial Officer (2nd to left) sat down with Kristen Luehrs and Amy Lacey of WTVR CBS6 Virginia This Morning to discuss Virginia Women Veterans Week March 16-22 and our special Virginia Women Veterans Ceremony that occurred March 20 at the Virginia War Memorial.
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