Guest Posts

VA Chief Consultant for Women Veterans Health

Tributes to women Veterans are more than a celebration of service; they’re a reminder that the bravest and strongest among us deserve our best efforts at serving them in return.

Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs

Today is Veterans Day when we affirm our obligation to honor and serve our nation’s veterans. “Obligation” is a strong word, implying an unbreakable, even sacred covenant. It’s the right word to use when talking about what we owe to those who have served in our military.

Co-founders of Team Rubicon; U.S. Marine Corps Veterans

Service gives us purpose, in uniform and out. Serving with each other gives us strength. Serving in these communities gives us the opportunity to give back.

VA public affairs specialist; U.S. Army and Iraq Veteran

When she first joined the military in the mid-1960s, Irene Trowell-Harris never imagined a national memorial to honor the hard-won service achievements of servicewomen like herself.

Communications specialist, Veterans Benefits Administration

VBA has links and resources for Veterans affected by hurricane Sandy.

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

When Elizabeth and Joey were choosing a place to call home for the next chapter of their lives, they didn’t know that they would be the 20 millionth family to receive a home loan guaranteed by VA.

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

Last week, VBA held a Twitter Town Hall on Home Loans and Specially Adapted Housing. What would you like to talk about in next months Twitter Town Hall?

Communications specialist; Veterans Benefits Administration

There are now two million Veterans and service members using the online tool eBenefits to access information about their military and Veteran benefits. This month, we launched even more features.

Director, National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

During the next week, hundreds of artists and spectators will walk through the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House in Boston viewing remarkable sculptures, paintings and carvings.

VA Chief Consultant for Women Veterans Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read about how VA delivers women Veterans top-quality care for breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Dietician intern, Memphis VA Medical Center

It's football season, and that means tailgating, whether you are at the game or in your own backyard. Too often this means high calorie, high fat foods and way too much of them.

U.S. Air Force Veteran; Communications Specialist, Veterans Benefits Administration

More than 8 million women in the United States have heart disease. So many in fact, that heart disease is the number one killer of women, killing nearly 500,000 every year.