Gulf War Ceasefire: 20 Years Ago Today
The VA reflects on the 20th anniversary of the Gulf War cease-fire declared by President Bush, 100 hours …
Month: February 2011
Frank Buckles, The Last Doughboy, Passes at Age 110
The VA honors and remembers the life of Frank Buckles, last surviving WWI Veteran / Doughboy, who passed …
Columbia, ROTC, and the Civilian-Military Divide
With the ROTC debates at Columbia University, attention has been drawn to the civilian-military divide. An …
A Legacy of Exceptional Service
For African American History month, we look at the history of their fight for America's freedom. The VA …
The Gulf War Ground Assault: 20 Years Later
A reflection on the 20th anniversary of the beginning of Operation Desert Storm, and the VA's commitment to …
Secretary Shinseki Talks Education and Change at VA
VA Secretary Shinseki urges Vets attending college to graduate, speaking of the obstacles and solutions in …
Black History Month and VA’s Caretakers of History
In the midst of Black History Month a Veteran takes a look at the National Cemetery Administration and their …
The Civilian-Veteran Gap Widens Further?
A look at the civilian-Veteran divide in relation to events at Columbia University and debate on the return …
VA Launches 2011 Industry Innovation Competition
The 2011 Industry Innovation Competition will focus on leveraging ideas from the private sector for the …
Six Ways to Maximize Your Education Benefits
The GI Bill of Rights has transformed the lives of Veterans since 1944. VA shares six guidelines to …