Guest Posts

National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic Team Leader, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The National Disabled Winter Sports Clinic is truly valuable and unique showing that the VA is willing to think outside of the box and treat the Veteran as a whole, mind, body and spirit.

Director, National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The 2011 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival wrapped up on October 23. Now, those who participated in the event can view the national first place winning pieces of artwork, behind-the-scenes videos, and more.

Legal Intern, Office of Tribal Government Relations.

On December 2nd, the Office of Tribal Government will attend the 2011 White House Tribal Nations Conference in Washington, D.C. The goal is to continue the meaningful discussion between tribal leaders and the Administration.

Tribal Government Relations Specialist for the Eastern Region, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The Office of Tribal Government (OTGR) is housed within the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Under the leadership of Director Stephanie Birdwell, OTGR works with tribal leaders to develop positive relationships with American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments.

Operations Director for the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is a life-changing experience for Veterans with disabilities, and the registration deadline for the 2012 clinic is fast approaching!

Deputy Director for Health Care, The American Legion

At The American Legion, we are dedicated to serving our fellow service members and veterans in a variety of ways; including helping ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) delivers the best possible health care for our nation’s Veterans.

U.S. Army Veteran

Now that the Veterans Day festivities are over, may I ask you to pause and consider what I’m about to tell you? There are many terribly ignored veterans’ needs for which our lawmakers in Washington D.C. have failed to help.

U.S. Navy Veteran

Career transition, job searching, and interviewing are stressful events for almost everyone, but the stress level is typically higher for those leaving the service. I wrote Out of Uniform to give veterans the tools they need to help aid in that transition.

Dietitian with VA Eastern Colorado Health Care Services

Telehealth is an exciting technology used to provide clinical care in circumstances where distance separates those receiving services and those providing services. The VA has been recognized as a leader in implementing telehealth and provides a variety of services through telehealth.

U.S. Air Force Veteran

I always say I have been in the Air Force for 50 years. I have been a dependent daughter, spouse, active duty and I am currently a participating Air Force Reservist. I was active duty from 1983 to 1992, and I have been a member of the Air Force Reserves since 1995.

IAVA’s Acting Membership Director

I’d technically been a veteran since 2005, when I got back from my tour in Iraq, but I certainly never felt like one. Even when, on very rare occasions, I called myself a veteran, I never self-identified as one.

Founder of the internet site Craigslist

Hey, in the last couple years or so, the Department of Veterans Affairs has accomplished at lot. It's time for people of good will to give them credit (few others have, which kinda pisses me off).