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After decades of setbacks from epilepsy, Derrick Harpole found new hope when Houston VA offered a path forward.
Read moreA traveling team of VA doctors recently attended the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, where they also got to train on the Federal EHR.
Read moreMore than 100 VSOs united in Georgia at the VetResources Community Network annual convening, connecting Veterans to healthcare and vital resources.
Read moreMilitary service translates welly to the realities of owning and operating a small business. This new chat series between VA and SBA talk how to get started.
Read moreResearch findings from VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) are helping move discoveries toward use in clinical care, improving health and wellness for all Veterans.
Read moreThe VA Home Loan Program has helped more than 29 million homebuyers and can help you avoid common pitfalls and protect your financial future.
Read moreFor attorneys who entered law to make a real difference, VA offers something most legal careers cannot — the opportunity to put your skills to work for our...
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More than 2,600 Columbus, GA-area Veterans and families found benefits, trusted answers and support at the free, barrier-free We CARE Vet Fair.
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The Warrior Wellness Project™ delivers fresh food, nutrition education and coordinated support in West Palm Beach to help Veterans stay healthy and independent.
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Beginning August 13 through September 11, VA will mail “Choose VA” postcards to approximately 3.8 million Veterans who aren't enrolled in VA healthcare.
Read moreWake up stiff and dragging? There's a fix for that — and it only takes a few minutes. Here's how to rise and move!
Read moreEligible Veterans can now use the Foreign Medical Program without registering to generate an FMP benefits letter online when they need care abroad.
Read moreThis jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of Aug. 10, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.
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VA North Texas celebrates Freedom 250 with a community event honoring independence, VHA’s 80 years of service, and strong partnerships.
Read moreFor 100 years, social workers have been there to walk alongside Veterans as they journey toward better health and wellness.
Read moreVA offers four types of nursing residency programs across the country, supporting the clinical training of more than 25,000 nursing students annually.
Read moreA Vietnam Veteran who lived outside the Houston CRRC accepts help after steady outreach and receives housing during a community surge event.
Read moreVA Research highlights new findings on prostate cancer risk, a program to help Veterans age in place, and traumatic brain injury.
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VA Video Connect adds accessibility features to help Veterans manage virtual appointments with VA providers.
Read moreAs we approach National Financial Awareness Day, we want to remind you how important it is to prepare for homeownership!
Read moreWhat began as a chance encounter on the first floor quickly became a coordinated team effort to help a Veteran facing overwhelming hardship.
Read moreAfter a natural disaster, scammers often target Veterans and their families when they are most overwhelmed. Learn how to report and protect against fraud.
Read moreThe Contract Buy-Out Program enables qualified clinicians to make the jump to VA at one of our rural facilities while we handle lingering contract concerns.
Read moreThe Veterans Crisis Line offers support for any level of distress or everyday challenges, not only suicide crises.
Read moreMeet VA ChatEHR, a new tool that helps VA staff quickly find guidance while learning the Federal Electronic Health Record.
Read moreSleep helps your body recharge, improves your mood, and energizes you so you can feel your best each day.
Read moreThe VA's housing programs help aging Veterans achieve housing stability, maintain independence, and rebuild meaningful connections.
Read moreThis jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of Aug. 3, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.
Read moreThere was a time when Robert Bell was living day to day, doing what he could to get by. Now he's surrounded by the family he fought to...
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After a life-altering injury, Rocky Fernandez overcame years of obstacles, pursued education with determination, and earned his engineering degree.
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MCTF For Kids Parenting doesn’t come with a scorecard. Many of those everyday things you’re alre...
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News Build leadership skills, improve quality of life, give back to your community, and... Read Article →
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News The Marine Corps CYP Career Roadmap provides a clear pathway for professional grow... Read Article →
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The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) helps military families navigate PCS ... Read Article →
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News Navigating military life changes can be challenging, but prioritizing total fitnes... Read Article →
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News A PCS move offers military families a valuable opportunity to reset routines, stre... Read Article →
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Top 5 must-knows military spouses as you PCS: Your professional license may transf... Read Article →
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News REM sleep helps improve memory, focus, decision-making, and recovery, making it a ... Read Article →
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News The OSCAR program uses the Stress Continuum to help Marines recognize and address ... Read Article →
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Make your permanent change of station (PCS) move smoother with these essential USP... Read Article →
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A mid-year financial check helps Marines stay mission-ready by reviewing their bud... Read Article →
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News Marine Corps families can enjoy a variety of inclusive summer activities—from acce... Read Article →
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Volunteering is a real way to meet people, build skills, and make an impact Read Article →
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News Community is the foundation of strength and support for Marines and their families... Read Article →
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News The Marine Corps is enhancing amphibious readiness by strengthening swim qualifica... Read Article →
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Concerns about your child’s development? EFMP can help you connect to support Read Article →
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News Navigating paternal postpartum for Marines involves recognizing the emotional chal... Read Article →
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News Building, maintaining, and sustaining social connections and relationships not onl... Read Article →
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News Marines and their families can build professional networks through career transiti... Read Article →
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Recovery doesn’t start when you sleep, it starts with how you fuel. Read Article →
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Overseas screening determinations are not always final. FMTS Cell is here to help. Read Article →
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Build a network of support to help you navigate your military journey. Read Article →
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News Transitioning from the Marine Corps is easier with the right support—by leveraging... Read Article →
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News Intramural and youth sports strengthen communities by fostering connection, teamwo... Read Article →
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If you—the Marine—are found medically or dentally unsuitable for an overseas assig... Read Article →
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REM (rapid eye movement) is the essential “active” phase of sleep. It is character... Read Article →
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Keeping Marines healthy, safe, and mission-ready—during pregnancy and beyond. Read Article →
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News Join the DoD MWR Libraries 2026 Summer Reading Program, Plant a Seed, Read, to exp... Read Article →
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Post-traumatic stress or PTS is a normal, often temporary reaction to trauma, char... Read Article →
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Connect with your local WARR–Semper Fit Nutrition team for personalized guidance t... Read Article →
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News Support military children by volunteering with WARR-Semper Fit youth sports. Coach... Read Article →
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News Honoring Marine Corps spouses for their resilience, sacrifice, and vital role in s... Read Article →
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The VA watchdog found that 80% of referrals for mental health services in the Community Care program were scheduled within 30 days.
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A volatile month of July saw employers shed 23,000 jobs and lay off another 153,000, but the unemployment rate for veterans appeared to stabilize.
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The VA is launching a study on the safety and effectiveness of psilocybin — magic mushrooms — for treating major depressive disorder.
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Combat-injured veterans argue they shouldn’t be penalized after war injuries cut their careers short, but the cost could reach $78 billion.
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An Arizona senator introduced a bill that would prevent veterans from being surprised when the VA docks their disability payments to recoup separation pay.
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Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy veterans had the highest rates of ALS diagnosis in an analysis of more than 14,400 cases.
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Three fires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed 600 buildings and burned 8,000 acres.
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Thirty-five years after the U.S.-led military coalition wrested Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, a memorial to honor those service members has found its home.
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With a 114-page user manual, a new wargame offers a highly detailed simulation of the American Revolution.
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Average VA disability payments climbed nearly 40% in the past 14 years, a study found, with the authors acknowledging high deployment rates over that span.
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The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.
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About 200,000 troops leave the military each year, and this year they are entering a jobs market in flux, with the long-term effects of AI anybody's guess.
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Suicidal ideations among U.S. veterans have risen nearly 50% in the past five years, according to a new study based on a survey of 2,636 veterans.
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The COMPACT Act allows veterans to receive emergency suicide crisis care for free, but many eligible remain in the dark about its existence.
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The seminal HBO miniseries about World War II paratroopers is remembered by actors, who will participate in a symposium at the National WWII Museum.
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The VA has slashed improper payments to private companies that provide medical care to veterans by 98% in the past five years, the GAO determined.
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The Pentagon will transition from ANAM to an "improved capability" to further protect service members' brain health and test for TBIs.
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What changed between the 2023 and 2025 versions of the Richard Star Act to increase the projected cost so dramatically?
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"Our veterans deserve better": One Department of Veterans Affairs nurse describes how clinical staffing shortages affect employees and patients.
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A widely debated veterans bill was pulled from a House vote Thursday amid controversy.
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Scam artists are targeting the $100,000 now available to eligible New Mexico victims of radiation exposure dating back to the Trinity blast.
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If Congress cannot reach agreement on the omnibus, lawmakers may face a choice: continue negotiating a single package or advance one bill at a time.
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The agreement could help accelerate research into the use of MDMA, magic mushrooms and other psychedelics to address PTSD and other mental conditions.
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Col. Frank Cohn, a veteran of the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam, died on July 4 at the age of 100.
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Recovery teams from the DPAA traveled over the weekend to China to renew searches for the remains of MIAs ahead of projected budget cuts.
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