Community & Veteran Stories
VA honors last surviving member of historic “Six Triple Eight” Battalion
Plaque dedication ceremony honors the last surviving female member of the “Six Triple Eight” Battalion.
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Community & Veteran Stories
100 pounds and counting! One Veteran’s story of weight loss
Army and Marine Veteran Robert Kaczor shares how VA’s MOVE! Program helped him lose 100 pounds and gain a healthier, more active lifestyle.
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Honoring Tech. Sgt. Richard Decker on the 75th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice
A Korean War Veteran was honored for his bravery and commitment during the 75th anniversary of Korean War Armistice.
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VA awards more than $2M in grants to memorialize Veterans
VA’s National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program initiative awards more than $2 million in educational and research institutions grants.
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Navy Veteran honored in Final Mile Ceremony
The Final Mile program ensures that Veterans who pass away with no next of kin are honored and not forgotten.
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Rhode Island’s WWII Veterans still making history
VA Providence is honored to recognize three remarkable Rhode Island WWII Veterans who exemplify the strength, sacrifice and spirit of the Greatest Generation.
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Bench crafted by teenager honors women Veterans
A handcrafted bench donated to the West Texas VA by the Howard County, Texas 4-H is intended as a tribute to the courage and service of all Veterans, especially women.
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VA Community Living Center helps Veteran walk again
When heart surgery resulted in a life-threatening infection, the team at the West Texas VA Community Living Center (CLC) 77-year-old Veteran Milton McDonald back on his feet.
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VA to host Memorial Day ceremonies at 130+ national cemeteries
Join VA during Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26, at more the 130 cemeteries across the country for commemorative activities honoring Veterans.
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VA broadens online memorials for Veterans buried overseas
VA’s Veterans Legacy Memorial website adds 210,000 additional pages for American Veterans interred and honored in cemeteries and memorials.
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VA, non-profits partner to honor fallen Veterans during Memorial May
VA’s National Cemetery Administration is joining forces with non-profit organizations Carry The Load, Travis Manion Foundation and Victory for Veterans to pay homage to Veterans interred in VA National Cemeteries through a series of events, volunteer opportunities and shared stories.
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600 Volunteers + 45,000 hours = total dedication
VA Boston Healthcare System recently recognized the dedication of its volunteer workforce.