• VA Launches 2011 Industry Innovation Competition

    The 2011 Industry Innovation Competition will focus on leveraging ideas from the private sector for the benefit of Veterans and medical care.

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill Needs a Grandfather Clause

    With Post-9/11 GI Bill changes being signed into law, a Veteran acknowledges concerns about the ability to complete in-progress degree programs.

  • Secretary Shinseki Announces Innovation Awards

    Today Secretary Shinseki announced the four new awards we are making to “out-innovate” on behalf of our Vets.

  • Checking the Mental Health Block

    Active Duty U.S. Army Captain; Co-founder of OnViolence.com

    As the Army struggles to explain why suicides are climbing, they ignore a fundamental problem--a culture of checking the block. And when the Army “checks the mental health block,” it eventually impacts the Veteran Affairs Department.

  • Removing a Stain from America’s Honor

    Colonel, US Air Force (Ret.); Vietnam Veteran

    The sad fact is that the United States of America did not take care of a faithful and brave ally. We betrayed the Hmong.

  • Our Commitment to Caregivers

    VA employee; Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

    Whether you are a Caregiver, are preparing for that role, or are just interested in learning more about the role, my hope is that this video, “VA Caregivers” inspires and encourages you.

  • Just One Chance to Get It Right

    The National Cemetery Administration was recently recognized by the Federal Consulting Group for its outstanding customer service to Veterans’ families.

  • Reaching Out to Tribal Governments

    The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) enhances communication with tribal governments about services available to American Indian and Alaskan Native Veterans.

  • Registering for This Year’s Summer Sports Clinic

    The Summer Sports Clinic registration is open to up to 100 recently-injured Veterans who receive care at VA medical facilities nationwide.

  • Living With The People In The Mirror

    A soldier's story. Your personal enemies in the mirror are more fearsome than any soldier or terrorist in the world. Remember who you are.

  • VA Joins White House in Reaching to Military Families

    VA has joined the White House and other federal agencies to address the challenges of and strengthen services for military family members.

  • VA Improves Services Through Employee Innovation

    The VA exemplifies the principles of Open Government and innovation by building solutions to real problems and improving services for Veterans.