Veterans of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm will soon have their own memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., thanks to legislation signed today by the president.
Today, VA recognized March 29 -- the first official National Vietnam War Veterans Day -- with wreath-laying ceremonies at national cemeteries and other facilities across the country.
25 Medal of Honor recipients gathered in the Oval Office to be honored in commemoration of National Medal of Honor Day.
Ervin Smolinski served in the Navy during World War II. On March 17 this year -- St. Patrick's day -- he turned 94 years old. He also won $300,000 in the Michigan Lottery.
For eighth grader Kinley Wilson, the sounds of rifle volleys from VA's Fort Gibson National Cemetery inspired an essay on the service and sacrifice of America's Veterans.
Chaplain Jeni Cook, Deputy Director of the National VA Chaplain Center, has devoted her 33-year VA career to ministering to Veterans spiritual health and well-being. Chaplain Cook first served as a full-time chaplain at the Dallas VA Medical Center and in 1986 became the first VA woman Chief of Chaplain Service there.
On the centennial anniversary of Loretta Perfectus Walsh's enlistment in the Navy, women Veterans gathered to honor the service of more than 2.5 million women Veterans who have since served our country.
There are many monuments to women Veterans in VA national cemeteries across the country. During this month, we encourage you to find one near you, and to learn more about the contributions, serve, and sacrifice of the American women Veteran.
The timeline for healing isn’t set in stone. It’s an individual journey for each person and family impacted by the loss of a loved one.
The following letter was received from one of the 2016 VA National Veterans Creative Art Festival participants.
In an award ceremony on Capitol Hill, the HillVets 100 Tribute Gala brought many members from the Veteran community, civilian community, public sector and private sector to honor the contributions that have been made to Veterans in 2016.
By direction of the secretary, VA facilities have been instructed to temporarily display an image from the White House’s website until an official portrait of President Trump is released.