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In recognition of National Mental Health Month, take a look at what VA Research is doing for a special population of Veterans with both traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder. For more information, go to www.research.va.gov

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The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of approximately $12 million in grants through the Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program to provide job training and skills development services that will help approximately 6,000 veterans succeed in civilian careers. “These …
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A snapshot of true stories featuring veterans who honorably served their country, faced challenging life events and experiences, reached out for support, and are now living more fulfilled lives. They made the connection. You can, too. Video provided by the …
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President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson …
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The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense have joined forces to help eligible veterans and service members find easier access to their service records.  The result of these efforts is a pilot project called VLER.  That’s the …
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