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Veterans Day Poster Contest Winner Announced
Earlier this year, the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) called on professional and amateur artists to create designs that reflect the theme of this year’s Veterans Day observance. There were more than 180 entries from artists with varied backgrounds and levels...
Switch To VA’s New Secure Sign-in By September 30
After September 30, 2025, Veterans will have two secure options to sign in to VA.gov and VA mobile apps - a Login.gov account or ID.me account. Most Veterans have already made the switch. If you’re still using a DS Logon username and password, the VA wants to make...
Five Clinical Tools to Help Assess and Treat Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major health concern for the military. Over the past two decades, nearly 450,000 service members have suffered a first-time TBI. While some occur in a deployed setting, the majority happen closer to home – during training, sports,...
Behavioral Health Resources for Women Veterans
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Service Members Veterans and their Families (SMVF) Technical Assistance Center has curated a list of behavioral health resources for Women Veterans. SAMHSA's...
New Survey: Wounded Veterans Still Struggle to Access Mental Health Support
Despite already receiving benefits for other injuries, many Veterans working with the Wounded Warrior Project aren’t sure where to access mental health services to help with issues like depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, according to a new survey by the...
April is the Month of the Military Child
Every year we take the month of April to celebrate resilient military-connected children for their selflessness and sacrifice as they serve our country as part of a military family. There are many ways and resources to help you and your community recognize the Month...
Additional Resources for Those Struggling with Unsettling News and Images from Ukraine
The disturbing news and images from the conflict in Ukraine make it difficult to see past the uncertainty and brutality of war. Service members and their families are on high alert, with thousands deploying to Europe to support our NATO allies. Trauma from the Cold...
Benefits, Resources Available to Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Southwest Asia Theater of Operations
March 20, 2022, marked the 19th anniversary of the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The conflict lasted nearly nine years and claimed the lives of nearly 4,500 services members and left more than 31,000 wounded. Those who served in OIF, or the Southwest...
