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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.
Apply to host VA-recognized 2025 Regional Veterans Day Observances
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) invites cities, towns, and non-profit groups across the country to join us in showing appreciation for Veterans by applying to hold VA-recognized regional Veterans Day observances.

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.

Experience mission-driven innovation at VA
May 20, 2025

Read on to learn how innovation enables VA staff to provide the best care to our nation’s Veterans.
Free career mentoring and guidance from America’s top companies
May 20, 2025

Senior executives from America’s top companies, including Amazon, Disney, Lockheed Martin and MLB, volunteer as mentors for ACP. ACP will hand-pick a mentor based on your career interests and professional history.
Army Veteran joined MOVE! and lost 205 pounds
May 20, 2025

Here's how MOVE! helped one Army Veteran lose weight and get healthy.
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025

This post contains links to jobs for the week of May 19, 2025. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.
Live Whole Health #273: Get curious!
May 19, 2025

When you're curious, you're growing and life is more fun. Trying new things like Tai Chi will create new pathways for joy!
Veterans Response Team gives homeless Veterans a second chance
May 19, 2025

The Veterans Response Team at the Birmingham VA helps first responders support Veterans in crisis, including those experiencing homelessness.