09/29/2026
U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs – For over 160 years, VA’s Domiciliary Care Program has supported Veterans’ health, recovery, and well-being. Its origins date back to 1865, when President Lincoln established homes for wounded
09/03/2026
VA News – VA national cemeteries will host a Day of Service and Remembrance on Sept. 12 at more than 140 VA and state Veterans cemeteries. Community volunteers are invited to help clean headstones
07/09/2026
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Inspired by programs that promote healthy aging, fitness, and recreation, the Department of Veterans Affairs launched the National Veterans Golden Age Games in 1985 to highlight the preventive and therapeutic
07/07/2026
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – The Declaration of Independence and the first Revolutionary War benefits act were both approved in 1776. After declaring independence, the Second Continental Congress addressed support for soldiers wounded
07/02/2026
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, VA honors the Veterans whose service and sacrifice shaped our country and remains committed to delivering the care, benefits, and services they have
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,
02/26/2026
U.S. Army – From prenatal and labor support to postpartum and gynecologic services, ten Army nurses earned their obstetrics and gynecology Area of Concentration, preparing them to deliver safe, high-quality care for Soldiers, retirees,
02/24/2026
VA News – Tobacco addiction is real, and so are the cravings, and breaking free from chewing or dipping can be challenging. For the Great American Spit, Veterans can turn to VA for resources
