06/30/2026
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – Earning two Presidential Meritorious Rank Awards during her nearly 40-year career, Joan S. Kershner was a VA trailblazer and U.S. Army Veteran who became one of the first
06/25/2026
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – The VA’s Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events supports Veterans’ health through adaptive sports and therapeutic arts, promoting independence, well-being, and community. These programs foster
06/23/2026
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – After the Emancipation Proclamation, African American soldiers who died in service were initially buried separately. However, when units of the U.S. Colored Troops petitioned the Army’s Quartermaster General,
06/18/2026
News in Health – Experts say creating a healthier home doesn’t require drastic changes, and practical steps can go a long way in reducing everyday exposure to pollutants in the air, water, and dust.
06/16/2026
VA News – Veterans are entitled to request their VA health records, and knowing how to access these records and navigate the release of information (ROI) process is essential for managing their care. Four
06/11/2026
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs– Serving as the only psychiatric social worker at the Veterans Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama, Anna B. Raines created an early model of a home-based foster care system for veterans,
06/09/2026
VA News – Hurricane season is here: are you prepared? During major storms or emergencies, VA may reach out to Veterans by phone, text, or email with real-time updates and Veterans are encouraged to
06/04/2026
VA News – Each year, about 200,000 service members leave the military with life-changing benefits, but many don’t know where to start or take action. VETLIFE’s free Battle Buddy app bridges that gap with
06/02/2026
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – Mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all. With VA’s range of evidence-based options – including medication management, individual therapy, group sessions, and residential care – you can find a combination of treatments that fits
