Guest Posts

U.S. Air Force Veteran and 2012 Tillman Military Scholar

Every member of the military has a story and they are as varied and unique as the individuals who have chosen to serve their country…and this is mine.The Pat Tillman Foundation wants you to tell your story in your own words while they help alleviate some of the financial obstacles that impede your ability to achieve your educational and career goals.

U.S. Army Veteran; Communications Specialist, Veterans Benefits Administration

Representatives from VBA’s Benefits Assistance Service (BAS) conduct dozens of outreach activities each year. It’s just one of the many ways VBA stays in contact with the Veterans we serve.

Chief officer of public health, Veterans Health Administration

VHA is responding vigorously to the nationwide flu outbreak to protect the health of all Veterans and staff in the VA health system.

Program Assistant for Vocational Rehabilitation, Philadelphia RO

Veterans live with the reality of PTSD every day, and two VA employees found a unique way to help raise awareness and funds for PTSD services.

Freelance Writer

The “Mission Redefined” campaign, a joint effort by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Paralympics, released a public service announcement on Jan. 15 that features disabled Veteran Johnston sprinting down a track.

Executive Director, Student Veterans of America; U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

SVA, working with VA and the National Student Clearinghouse, will lead an effort to research the completion rates of Veterans and their dependents using the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Veterans Certificate Coordinator, SUNY Empire State College’s Center for Graduate Studies; U.S. Army Veteran

Many Veterans think they experience culture shock when they make the transition from military to civilian life, but an even greater transitional shock is the one experienced when Veterans enter college for the first time.

VBA Web Communications; U.S. Army Veteran

Last week, VBA hosted the November edition of our Twitter Town Hall Series. The topic for this session was Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment. Check out the review of our event to see if we answered your questions.

VBA Web Communications; U.S. Army Veteran

With Hurricane Sandy battering the home Pedro Correa remodeled with his own hands, “the shack we turned into a mansion,” as he calls it, Pedro called his wife to say goodbye.

Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration

I’m excited to announce the release of a report by the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development called “Heroes on the Homefront: Supporting Veteran Success as Small Business Owners.”

VA Chief Consultant for Women Veterans Health

There are more than 1.8 million women Veterans in the United States. Did you know VA offers high quality women’s health care?

Clinical dietician, Lexington VA Medical Center

Along with opportunities to spread joy, spend time with family, give thanks, and honor traditions, the holiday season frequently brings about situations that could lead to weight gain.