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David Paxson - Veteran of the Day

#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran David James Paxson

Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:00 pmMay 15, 2018 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Nick Pearlman 49 views

David Paxson served as a mechanic, deploying to the Mediterranean and Kosovo. In 2003, he received notice …

Jessica MacDonald - Borne the Battle

#BorneTheBattle 102: Jennifer MacDonald – Army Veteran, Director of Clinical Innovations and Education, VHA Connected Care

Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 11:24 amSeptember 20, 2018 Posted in Borne the Battle podcast, Top Stories by Timothy Lawson 294 views

Dr. Jennifer MacDonald shares her time in the military, becoming a doctor, and how VA is using technology to …

With VA employees dressed in super hero costumes, Veterans at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., participate in the 2017 VA2K Walk & Roll event. The event is held annually VA locations across the country to help promote active lifestyles and help local homeless Veterans.

Annual VA2K Walk & Roll keeping Veterans and employees healthy

Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 10:00 amMay 16, 2018 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 420 views

The VA2K focuses on promoting active lifestyles and provides VA employees, Veterans and community members …

Perceive, pursue and protect: VA nurse recognized with award for being an extraordinary

Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 9:55 amMay 16, 2018 Posted in Health, VA Medical Centers by Luis Gutierrez 281 views

A registered nurse at the VA’s outpatient clinic in McAllen, Texas, was recently recognized as a 2018 …

IMAGE: Swords to Plowshare's, drop-in coordinator, LaJune Davis and (right) Navy Veteran Verna Burton at Swords to Plowshares main office in San Francisco.

Out of money and nearly out of hope, Navy Veteran gets help when needed most

Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 8:49 amMay 16, 2018 Posted in Veterans Homelessness by VAntage Point Contributor 151 views

Verna Burton traveled across the country for a career change, only to learn the apartment she booked online …