Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran; Special Assistant in VA's Office of Congressional & Legislative Affairs
Don’t just thank me for my service, do something. There are myriad things anyone can do to thank me and those like me for our service without uttering the oft used and often empty, “Thank you for your service.”
U.S. Army Veteran
It seems as if every time something goes wrong at VA, I hear all about it. Improperly sterilized equipment that might have exposed Veterans to disease, leads to massive media coverage, uproar among veterans, members of Congress calling for hearings. Would the same problem at a civilian facility have gotten the same media coverage? I strongly doubt it.
Veterans Health Administration HR Specialist and Veteran
You see, Veterans are an extremely prideful group of individuals who served our great nation in both times of war and peace. So, what does it mean to be a Veteran?
Research Biologist
Five years ago, I began researching a disease that I’d never even heard of before: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Imagine my surprise when I found out that it was the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
Special Assistant to the VA Chief Technology Officer
The Blue Button allows Veterans to access and download their information into a very simple text file (or an enhanced PDF) that can be read, printed, or saved on any computer.
My HealtheVet Coordinator
Charles George, a full-blooded Cherokee and member of the Bird Clan, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions on November 30, 1952.
U.S. Navy Veteran
There are very few words that catch me quite like “Veteran.” It’s such a short word, but in today’s world, it means so much and identifies a person in just seven letters.
Public Affairs Officer, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
It has been an incredible week here in Northwest Arkansas as we conclude the 2011 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. As in years past, the Festival was nothing short of amazing.
Tribal Government Relations Specialist for the Western Region
I recently had the opportunity to witness first-hand the close partnering that is occurring between VA and Alaska Natives—On September 29, VA Alaska Healthcare System and the Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Health Clinic signed the first Memorandum of Understanding.
Director of Military Initiatives at Southern New Hampshire University
When you ask a recent Veteran about their education plans, they often respond in the future tense. For a variety of reasons, many defer their education goals to some point in the future, when they can better balance the demands of family, career, and school, and take advantage of more generous benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
U.S. Army Veteran
The Creative Arts Festival will be taking place October 17-23 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Over 120 Veterans will exhibit their artwork or perform musical, dance, dramatic, or original writing selections. Visit the National Creative Arts Festival website to for daily videos and photographs.
U.S. Army and Iraq Veteran
Starting school, it’s important to understand that getting an education is a long and grueling process. I spent as much time in school as I did in the Army. This post chronicles that journey and might act as a light blueprint for a veteran looking to go to school.