Guest Posts

VA Outpatient Dietitian

Veterans are becoming increasingly concerned about health. In both group classes and individual appointments Veterans want more information about nutrition. A common question that frequently comes up is, “should I be eating all organic foods?”

Program Support Assistant, VA Healthcare Retention and Recruitment Office

When I walked into the VA for Vets job fair at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans this past summer, I was trying to get out of the trucking industry. I’m a disabled Veteran, and there wasn’t much more driving I could do. I was trying to find something that would fit my needs.

Chief Research and Development Officer, VHA

Research Week is one of the most effective ways we can show you what goes into the research process, and the many, many people—researchers, clinicians, VAMC staff, Veteran volunteers, VSO leaders, and others—who work every day of the year to improve the health and health care of Veterans.

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

My fellow Veterans told me I was crazy to go back. My fellow teaching artist and I were the only Americans who boarded the bus that would take us from the Erbil International Airport to the parking lot to meet our contact.

Training Dietitian, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

Milwaukee VA Medical Center Milwaukee Dietitians (RD’s) and Dietetic Technicians (DTRs) ran with the opportunity to create a healthier environment at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center during March 2012 National Nutrition Month.

Air Force Veteran, Mission Continues fellow

When my volatility finally erupted, I couldn't understand the fear and anger on peoples’ faces. I ran the streets for a very short while but the people out there made it clear I needed to go. Even though I felt dirty and low down in my heart, I still carried myself with the dignity and honor that the military provided me. Anyplace I went, except for Afghanistan and Iraq, I felt like a fish out of water.

Executive director, Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER)

VLER is a multi-faceted business and technology initiative that includes a portfolio of health, benefits, personnel, and administrative information sharing capabilities. It provides Veterans, service members, their families, care-givers, and service providers with a single source of information for health and benefits in a way that is secure and is authorized by the Veteran or service member.

U.S. Army National Guard and Air National Guard Veteran

Yesterday, I sat in a Bob Evans in Dublin, Ohio with my three year old. About halfway through our meal an older gentleman sat down across from us. He had no military hat on or any other obvious sign that he was a Veteran. There is something about those who have worn the uniform. What it is about people who have served?

Financial Writer

VA loan was officially introduced through the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act (GI Bill of Rights) on June 22, 1944. It was specifically designed to offer housing assistance to the Veterans. The VA loan program allows the Veterans to qualify for federally guaranteed home with zero down payment.

Director, VA Innovation Initiative

The VA Innovation Initiative (VAi2) launched the 2012 "Industry Innovation Competition" today, inviting the private sector to design game-changing ways of solving some of the toughest challenges facing VA as it continues its pursuit of the very best for our Veterans.

Veteran Business Conference support

Still have questions about whether to attend the National Veteran Small Business Conference? A conference attendee tells me why he plans to return to the Conference this year.

U.S. Army Veteran

When I was in the Army, my job was to tell the stories of those with whom I served. As a veteran, it took me a while to realize my mission hadn’t changed. It took an exceptional program with a story that demanded I tell it in order to make my mission clear.