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VA continues partnership with Oracle Health to deploy Federal Electronic Health Record
This week, VA awarded the third option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization.
Memorial Day observances and events across the country
On Memorial Day and the days leading up to it, Americans from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation and freedoms.
More than 530,000 previously unbanked Veterans are now enrolled in direct deposit
VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP), which has helped more than 530,000 Veterans and beneficiaries enroll in direct deposit for their VA benefit payments since 2019.
Share your story, today, with “VLM for Living Veterans”
“VLM for Living Veterans” allows Veterans to share their photos, autobiographies, military and life milestone achievements today.
Veterans find hope and healing on the slopes as Winter Sports Clinic kicks off in Colorado
Nearly 400 Veterans from across the country have gathered in Snowmass Village for the 39th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. This premier adaptive rehabilitation event, co-presented by VA and Disabled American Veterans (DAV), continues through April 5.

The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.

Centenarian Veterans honored at Maui PACT Act event
Veterans at event offered health screenings, diabetic foot checks, vaccines, blood pressure checks, VA benefits and PACT Act registration.
How a Vietnam Veteran benefited from the PACT Act
82-year-old Army Veteran Wendell Bell was 30% service connected disabled and unaware of what he was eligible for under the PACT Act.
VA leads the way in exposure-informed care
As of July 2024, VA has approved more than 1.1 million claims made through the PACT Act. VA leads the way in exposure-informed care.
Veterans receive support and benefits at PACT Act event
Hundreds of Veterans attended an event aimed at providing support and assistance through the VA PACT Act.
The PACT Act: 2024 Expanded Health Care Eligibility toolkit
VA has prepared this PACT Act Stakeholder Toolkit for you to use and share information about VA’s expansion of health care eligibility for Veterans.

Exploring rural VA communities
June 10, 2025

VA actively works to meet Veterans in their own communities and promote opportunities to live happy and healthy lives. Today, let’s explore the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Suicide prevention: Veterans Crisis Line
June 10, 2025

Veterans Crisis Line trained responders are ready to help Veterans with suicide prevention and crisis resources no matter what they’re going through.
Start your job search today
June 10, 2025

Bridge My Return has simplified the job search and hiring process for the military community—for the jobseeker and the talent seeker.
Veteran Resources: Events of the week June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025

We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we post relevant and timely events for the Veteran community.
Are you really my doctor?
June 9, 2025

Learn about Navy Veteran Dr. Matthew Messa’s journey to becoming a VA Emergency doctor and his message to Veterans.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025

This post contains jobs for the week of June 9, 2025. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.