Marine Corps Transitions to Alert! – New Mass Notification System
The Marine Corps has transitioned to the Alert! Mass notification system, effective April 1, 2026. The new system replaces the AtHoc system and is designed to enhance communications during emergencies. To ensure you receive these time-sensitive alerts, all military,...
Wake County Veteran Stand Down
Wake County Veterans Services, in partnership with Veterans Bridge Home and local service providers, is holding a free one-day event connecting veterans to housing, healthcare, benefits, and more. The Wake County Veteran Stand Down will be held on Saturday, June 6,...
Behavioral Health Leaders Discuss Suicide Prevention and New Models of Care
Behavioral Health leaders from Defense Health Network East and Military Readiness Command East gathered recently to share best practices and highlight new programs that can improve care. For two days, the group heard from DHN East, MRC East and Defense Health Agency...
Free Learning Series: Preserving Your Stories of Service and Sacrifice
The stories of your service to our nation are so important and must always be remembered. AARP can help you curate, record and store your memories. Whether stories about the friends you made or lost, basic training, the challenges you overcame, or the battles you...
Looking for Your Service Records?
Are you looking for your service records, or those of a family member? The National Archives in St. Louis, MO, is the official repository of millions of records for all military personnel – from all service branches – who served during the late 19th and 20th century....
How the End of the Public Health Emergency Impacts VA Care and Services
When the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expired on May 11, 2023, some of VA’s pandemic-related authorities expired as well. VA has been preparing for this moment for months, working to make this transition as seamless as possible for Veterans, their families,...
Understanding Depression: A Resource for Providers and Patients
Some service members who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may also experience depression. This clinical support tool has information on treatment, medications, and tips on talking to family and friends about major depressive disorder. Download the PDF:...
VA Lowers Interest Rates for Native American Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has lowered the interest rate for VA Native American Direct Loans from 6% to 2.5%, making access to housing loans more affordable for Native American Veterans. Through the loan program, VA provides direct loans to...















