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A Memorial Day message from Acting Secretary Wilkie

Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2018 1:13 pmMay 24, 2018 Posted in Secretary's Blog by Robert Wilkie 6 comments 47 views

On this Memorial Day, I encourage all Americans to pause for a moment and to reflect on those who have gone …

IMAGE: Acting Secretary Robert Wilkie

Message to VA employees regarding Public Service Recognition Week

Posted on Friday, May 4, 2018 4:13 pmMay 7, 2018 Posted in Employment, Secretary's Blog, Top Stories by Robert Wilkie 132 views

This week, VA joins the nation in celebrating Public Service Recognition Week, a federal observance …

IMAGE: Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie

“Prescribed to Death” opioid memorial raises awareness of prescription drug crisis

Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 3:09 pmApril 17, 2018 Posted in Secretary's Blog, Top Stories, Videos by Robert Wilkie 261 views

Nearly 60 percent who served in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older Veterans, live with some …