Have you ever heard someone say, “use it or lose it?” It basically means that if you don’t use your skills or abilities, they start to fade away—kind of like how a plant wilts if you forget to water it. Think about it If you learn a new language but stop …
Hundreds of Long Island residents gathered on July 3, 2026, to honor the life of Army Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Garfield M. Langhorn, who was reinterred at Calverton National Cemetery, New York. He was killed in action in Vietnam, Jan. 15, 1969. He was …
Summer initiative encourages outdoor activity and connection Veterans across the country are invited to take part in the Veterans Outdoor Challenge, a free, nationwide initiative that encourages outdoor recreation, community connection and overall well- …
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting new findings on an prescribing safety initiative, sexual trauma treatment and dementia. VA initiative reduces harmful prescription combinations Antiplatelet …
Four ways to help Veterans stay safe in summer heat Summer heat can be dangerous for anyone, but for Veterans experiencing homelessness, especially those living unsheltered outdoors, extreme temperatures can quickly become life-threatening. Extended hours …
Independent living community brings VA support closer to Veteran and caregiver Community Residential Care helps Veterans who can’t safely live on their own, but who also don’t need a nursing home, since it allows them to live in an environment where they …
Vets4Warriors and Worried About a Veteran (WAV) are partnering to support Veterans and their loved ones through the Key into Care initiative, giving away 250 free Key into Care packages in honor of America’s 250th anniversary and to help prevent Veteran …
From application advice to insights into day-to-day work at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Talk About It Tuesday (TAIT) is back to help viewers learn more about VA and how to better navigate the federal hiring process. Hosted by VA National …
Terrence “Terry” Munoz hadn’t competed in powerlifting in more than 20 years. Life had brought injuries, retirement, family, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and two battles with cancer. Still, when he learned about the National Veterans Golden Age …
In Navajo Nation, VA trainees close the distance to care For rural Veterans living on or near the Navajo Nation reservation, seeking care has often meant hours on the road. Such distances pose a serious barrier, particularly for elderly or disabled …
Imagine your body as one of those Macy’s Day balloons, but instead of helium your body is filled with stress, anger, pain and overall misery. Sometimes you feel you are about to burst! Now imagine that same outline and shape, but instead you can fill it up …
Whether it was playing table tennis at local Boys & Girls Clubs in his hometown of Hampton, Virginia, or pickup basketball games at the community center, David Hill has never been one to shy away from keeping score. That lifelong competitive spirit …
Veterans leave the military with discipline, leadership, resilience and a deep commitment to service. But when the uniform comes off, many ask, “What’s next?” For many, the answer can be found in coaching—on the field, court, track or sideline. Soldiers To …
Savor saucy BBQ tempeh “ribs” with a sustainable twist This summer, fire up the grill and your health! Choosing delicious plant-based foods can help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Vegetarian meals are full of flavor and perfect for …
Lifesaving, coordinated VA heart care saved an Army Veteran’s life after a critical arterial blockage was discovered For years, Army Veteran Richard Boda brushed off the growing fatigue, shortness of breath and aching in his arms. He figured it was simply …
VA telehealth satisfaction hits record highs for sixth straight year Every Veteran has unique care needs, and VA strives to meet those needs with the highest quality of care possible. Telehealth is an important part of that mission, as VA is committed to …
A visionary who redefined healing through literacy At a time when hospitals focused primarily on physical treatment, Dr. Sara Marie Johnson Peterson Delaney believed healing also lived in the pages of a book. For 34 years, Delaney served as chief librarian …
A century-long journey shaped by service, resilience and an enduring love of the sea At 101, Navy WWII Veteran Levern Owens still finds his mind wandering back to the vast expanse of the ocean, the islands of the South Pacific, and the time he spent …
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting new findings on COVID-19 and Gulf War illness, substance use disorder treatment and the experiences of Gulf War Veterans. Researchers address Veteran concerns for GWI …
TeleTBI aids in Veteran’s recovery After high school, Pamela Nee joined the Air National Guard. She served for 25 years with the 193rd Special Operations Wing, deploying for Operation Desert Storm and then working as a federal technician. During her …
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