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VA Podcast: The 2020 State of VA
Veteran News Network: 98 year old WWII Veteran jumps out of a perfectly good airplane
Photo of the week: Veterans memorial service at DFW National Cemetery

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Veterans to see continued improvements in 2020

Veterans will continue to see improvements in VA services, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said at “State of the VA” speech Feb. 5 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
These improvements for Veterans include increased innovation—including the VA’s first 5G hospital—along with decreased wait times for appointments and better overall care.

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Veterans receive help through clergy training program

CCTP

Veterans—especially those in rural areas—are receiving added attention through a VA program focused on training clergy and other groups interested in helping Veterans.
More than two dozen trainees met Jan. 30 in Medora, North Dakota, for the Community Clergy Training Program to Support Rural Veterans Mental Health.

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Military Sisterhood Initiative to go live February 18

MSI

The free social platform is designed to connect women Veterans to VA and other resources, like peer-to-peer support, online courses and in-person events across the country.

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Registration Open for 2020 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic

Summer Sports Clinic

Applications are now open for Veterans interested in participating in the 2020 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, Sept. 20-25 in San Diego, Calif.

Hosted by VA San Diego Healthcare System, the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic offers adventure sports and recreational activities such as sailing, surfing, kayaking, and cycling for Veterans with disabilities. 

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VA Honors Hospitalized Veterans During National Salute to Veteran Patients Week

National Salute to Veteran Patients Week

VA observes National Salute to Veteran Patients week Feb. 9-15. We honor hospitalized Veterans this week by encouraging people to seek opportunities to volunteer at their local VA medical facilities.

The week of Feb. 14 each year is your opportunity to thank a special group of men and women. 

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National Resource Directory

Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? 

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No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home

Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Veterans

Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends

https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information


Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? 

Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)

RallyPoint Resources

Learn how RallyPoint can help you and other members of the Veteran community. Connect with Veterans about mild to moderate TBIs. Discuss with Veterans the symptoms of un-undiagnosed brain injuries. Learn ways to get free R&R style PTSD treatment. 


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