Community & Veteran Stories
Remarkable centenarian: Honoring Carl Wier, American hero
The Tomah VA Medical Center, through the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE), honored Carl as part of VA’s Centenarian Recognition Program.
Month: December 2025
News & VA Updates
Army Veteran expands her family
Army Veteran Miranda Zuhlke has faced many challenges throughout her life, but starting a family was one of the toughest.
Community & Veteran Stories
Veteran volunteer gives 28,000 hours
Maggie DeRee has a 25-year relationship with VA, clocking in nearly 28,000 volunteer hours.
Health & Care
Standing together against breast cancer
Breast cancer affects one in eight women in their lifetime, and some men as well.
Health & Care
‘VA treatment gave me a new lease on life’
Army Veteran William Huff credits VA for turning his life around.
Health & Care
Extending VA’s reach in preventing veteran suicide
Through VA grant funding, community-based organizations have launched tailored efforts to prevent Veteran suicide.
News & VA Updates
Veteran rebuilds strength through Compensated Work Therapy Program
Through VA’s Compensated Work Therapy program, Veterans like Rick Silver rebuild skills, regain confidence, and prepare for meaningful employment.
Health & Care
Cancer care & well-being: VA empowers Veterans nationwide
Veterans are strongly encouraged to talk to their VA provider about the wrap-around, whole health approach to cancer care available at VA.
Health & Care
VA makes it easier for women Veterans to access gynecology care
Women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology providers without a referral from a primary care provider.
Health & Care
The future of Veteran health: Dr. Jason Vassy on genomic medicine
A look at how VA is using genomics to guide smarter screening, treatment and prevention for Veterans, featuring Dr. Jason Vassy.
Community & Veteran Stories
Community support brings Veterans early turkey time
Over 1,200 Houston Veterans received early turkey dinners in a drive-thru event, fostering gratitude and community support.
Health & Care
The history of addiction treatment at VA: Part 1
World War I Veterans often faced addiction due to prescribed morphine, a tragedy affecting countless lives post-war.