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L. C. Netherly - Veteran of the Day

VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran L. C. Netherly

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2017 6:01 pmJuly 13, 2017 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Timothy Lawson 35 views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran L. C. Netherly. Private Netherly died soon after he saved a …

Want to know what it’s like to care for Veterans? Start by following the hashtag #WorkAtVA.

#WorkAtVA: Follow the hashtag to learn about VA careers

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2017 4:26 pmJuly 19, 2017 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 26 views

The next time you’re on social media looking for career-related info, try searching by the hashtag …

Image: U.S. Soldiers from1st Infantry Division meet a French service member during a break in rehearsal for the Military Parade on Bastille Day to be held in Paris, France, July 14, 2017. A U.S. formation consisting of almost 200 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen, most of them assigned to units in Europe, will lead this year’s parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)

Saluting the 100-year legacy of World War I Veterans

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2017 11:24 amJuly 14, 2017 Posted in Honoring Vets, Top Stories, VSO / Partners by VAntage Point Contributor 2 comments 71 views

VA is a proud participant in the United States World War I Centennial Commission tribute to our past Veterans.

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Video game technology helps Veterans improve their balance, get moving

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:34 amJuly 13, 2017 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 19 comments 116 views

When 69-year-old Vietnam Veteran Robert Brown was looking for ways to increase his balance and physical …

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Tips for covering child care costs after separating from the military

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:12 amJuly 13, 2017 Posted in Guest Posts by VAntage Point Contributor 26 views

Finding just the right daycare situation that fits your budget may feel impossible, but there are some …