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National Guard chief presents Silver Star to Vietnam veteran

U.S. Army – At a March 5 ceremony at Valley Forge Military Academy, nearly 57 years after rescuing more than 80 U.S. and South Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War, retired Army Capt. Larry Liss received the Silver Star medal. On the back of the medal, the words “For gallantry in action” are inscribed. Liss originally received a Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions but that medal was upgraded to a

hazardous toxins

Veterans exposed to toxic hazards during service now eligible for VA health care

VA News – VA is expanding health care eligibility to millions of Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service, at home or abroad. VA is expanding health care eligibility to millions of Veterans, including all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan or any other combat zone after 9/11, years earlier than called for by the PACT Act. These Veterans will be eligible

woman veteran

Celebrate Women’s History Month

RallyPoint – Today, there are more than 1.9 million women Veterans, and more than 600,000 women Veterans receive a wide range of comprehensive health and gender-specific care at VA each year. If you are a woman who served our country, you belong at VA. We see the achievements you made, we value your diversity, and we recognize all you have done for our nation and continue to do for your families

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2024 National Veterans Day Poster Contest

VA News – Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a budding painter, here’s your opportunity to show off your talent and use your artwork to honor Veterans during the 2024 Veterans Day Poster Contest. This year’s theme: “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service.” Successful designs are very simple, with minimal imagery and verbiage. The winning poster will be distributed to VA facilities and military installations worldwide and across cities and towns

warm zone team

Military working dogs conduct decontamination training

Dover Air Force Base – Members of the Dover Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility held a training session to practice the skills necessary to properly decontaminate MWDs in the aftermath of a nuclear, biological or chemical attack or spill. In the event of an incident or an accident involving CBRN agents, the Warm Zone Team’s military working dogs are responsible for decontaminating patients before they are triaged and treated,

salute to veteran patients week

National Salute to Veteran Patients Week

VA News – This year’s National Salute to Veteran Patients week is a great time for youth groups, members of the public and Veteran Service Organizations to say thank you to a special group of men and women, the more than 9 million Veterans of the U.S. armed services who are cared for in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, outpatient clinics, domiciliaries, and nursing homes. The purpose

black history month

Black History Month is A Time of Acknowledgement, Reflection and Inspiration

RallyPoint – VA is celebrating Black Veterans and encouraging all Veterans to tell their stories and share their experiences with the Veterans History Project run by the Library of Congress. For too long, too many Veterans who fought to protect our rights and freedoms have had to fight brutal battles here at home for their own rights and freedoms. VA is celebrating Black Veterans and encouraging all Veterans to tell

food donations

Donation battles food insecurity in Central Texas

Collecting 260 pounds of assorted non-perishable holiday related groceries, the Fort Cavazos Resource Management Office delivered food to the Food Care Center located in Killeen, TX. Spending a month collecting canned and dry goods, the team thought the donation would be great way to give back to the community during the holiday season. learn more  

together we served

Preserve and share your military stories

A Veteran’s military service memories, captured in their own words and photographs, is one of the most valuable legacies a former service member can provide for his or her family, allowing future generations to understand and appreciate what they went through to provide the freedoms we all enjoy today. Togetherweserved.com (TWS), an online community with a membership of over 2.3 million U.S. Veterans, makes it very easy for Veterans to

wreath laying

More than 3 million volunteers to take part in National Wreaths Across America Day

Wreaths Across America anticipates that more than 3 million volunteers will participate in National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 16, at more than 4,200 participating locations across the country. The event provides a wonderful opportunity for communities to gather during the busiest time of year to pause and say thank you to all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. With each balsam wreath placed, the volunteer will