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Shelby Johnson

#VeteranOfTheDay Shelby Johnson

Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 6:00 pmNovember 14, 2017 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Adam Druckman 90 views

Shelby Johnson served during World War II and was a survivor of the Bataan Death March.

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Alaska VA healthcare system to add nearly 100 new employees

Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 5:01 pmNovember 15, 2017 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 143 views

The Alaska Veterans Affairs Healthcare System recently announced plans to hire almost 100 new staff members …

Alex Rucshner - Borne the Battle

#BorneTheBattle 62: Alex Rucshner – Navy Veteran, Keys to Progress

Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 11:11 amSeptember 20, 2018 Posted in Borne the Battle podcast, Top Stories by Timothy Lawson 78 views

On Borne the Battle, we like to spotlight Veterans with valuable experiences, important insights, and …

VA Employee and Veteran Eric Wikoff

Why does VA ask Veterans for their private health insurance information?

Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 10:00 amNovember 15, 2017 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 5k views

When Veterans are being treated for a non-service connected condition, VA asks for their private health …

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Let VA help you quit smoking during the Great American Smokeout

Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 9:07 amNovember 16, 2017 Posted in Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 157 views

If you’re ready to quit today call 1-855-QUIT-VET (1-855-784-8838) and speak with a tobacco cessation …

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Tuskegee Airman honored as grand marshal for Alabama Veterans Day parade

Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 8:19 amNovember 15, 2017 Posted in Honoring Vets by VAntage Point Contributor 458 views

The Central Alabama Health Care System kicked off its Veterans Day Parade Thursday honoring all Veterans – …