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Apply to Host VA-recognized 2025 Regional Veterans Day Observances
Cities, towns and non-profit groups across the country are invited to join VA and the Veterans Day National Committee in showing appreciation for Veterans by applying to hold VA-recognized regional Veterans Day observances. Sites are chosen based on their continuity,...
2025 National Veterans Day Poster Contest Is Now Open
Show off your talent and use your artwork to honor Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are now accepting entries for the 2025 Veterans Day Post Contest. Submissions are due on May 2, 2025. This contest is open to...
Military Families Get Special Immigration Treatment
It’s a fact that a strong family support system can help service members focus on the mission. Among the ways the U.S. government supports service members and their families is by extending certain immigration rules to close relatives who are natives of other...
VA To Community Providers: Reduce Benzodiazepine Prescriptions to Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working to reduce the number of benzodiazepines (BZDs) prescriptions from community providers to Veterans, especially seniors aged 65 and older. BZDs are a class of drugs used to treat certain conditions, such as anxiety,...
Veterans Get a Boost as Foreclosure and Eviction Bans Expire
Temporary bans on evictions and other tenant and homeowner protections implemented during the pandemic have expired but a suite of additional resources is being allocated to help Veterans in danger of losing their homes. There are many ways Veterans can access VA’s...
From the Top: ‘Mental Health Is Health. Period.’
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed deep concern about suicide among troops during a visit to U.S. forces stationed in Alaska where there has been an alarming spike in those deaths. Austin cited stress on troops and the stigma of seeking treatment for mental...
New, Free Character Development eCourse for Veterans and Transitioning Service Members
Knowing how to leverage your strengths is integral to thriving in life and in the workplace. That is especially true when it comes to character. In this action-oriented course from the Travis Manion Foundation, you will learn what your character strengths are and how...
American Forces Travel Discounts Now Available for Eligible Veterans
The Department of Defense has announced a policy change to the current shopping privileges on the American Forces Travel (AFT) website. The Department will extend online access to the website to honorably discharged Veterans of the uniformed services. On average,...
