I wrote about my personal experiences in war long before I knew it helped me to cope with the strange and frightening things I had seen. Catharsis was not something for which most of the guys in my infantry platoon …
U.S. Army Veteran
If you are a Veteran with creative talent in music, dance, acting, writing or visual arts like painting, photography, crafts or sculpture, the call is out for you!
Iraq War Veteran and spokesperson for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
As Veterans, we hold a powerful tool to employ on our quest for a first-rate education: our stories. In the words of a scholarship advisor and friend, we are “exotic.” And people are curious about us. This curiosity can be used to our benefit to help us get the best education possible.
Get the Fastest Claim Decision: File a Fully Developed Claim
18 Jun 2013
U.S. Air Force Veteran; Communications Specialist, Veterans Benefits Administration
VA needed a checklist on how to file a digital claim for compensation through our new Fully Developed Claims program (FDC) – the fastest way to get a decision. So here it is.
Mobile Vet Centers Covered Down After Tragedy in Boston
17 Jun 2013
Chief communications officer, VA New England Healthcare System; U.S. Air Force & Coast Guard Veteran
VA deployed five mobile Vet Centers from across the region to assist Boston area Veterans as well as first responders to the bombing, providing on the ground counseling and referrals to anyone who needed it.
From the Battlefield to VA: How Federal Managers Can Connect with Veterans
13 Jun 2013
Team Leader, Veterans Benefits Administration; Iraq Veteran
As the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq come to a close we can anticipate the next generation of Veterans entering the federal workforce just as their predecessors.
VA’s Home Loans are More Than Just Buying a Home
11 Jun 2013
Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Opportunity
Are you aware that loans guaranteed by the VA Home Loan Program have had the lowest foreclosure rate in the past 19 quarters compared to all other types of home loans?
Post-9/11 Veterans Forge a New Path with The Mission Continues
31 May 2013
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; Former fellow at The Mission Continues
More than 10 years after September 11, we are returning home, and the desire to serve and make a difference still remains strong.
How to Quit Smoking on World No Tobacco Day
29 May 2013
Management analyst, Tobacco & Health program, Veterans Health Administration
VA has partnered with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to offer SmokefreeVET, a text message program to help Veterans quit smoking. SmokefreeVET provides support, advice, and tips to help you quit smoking and stay quit.
How the Principles of Excellence Protect You
28 May 2013
Director, VA’s Education Service
The Principles were designed to help ensure that students are given the right tools to assist them in making informed decisions when choosing a school to use their hard-earned GI Bill benefits.
Where Does Nutrition Fit in Healthcare?
21 May 2013
VA Nutritional Study Design (VANS-D) Project
We’re seeking ways to prevent the onset of diabetes, to reverse its progress, and to one day offer Veterans hope of eliminating the disease permanently.
