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New text messaging feature available through VA’s Women Veterans Call Center
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) added a text messaging feature to the Women Veterans Call Center on April 23, providing another convenient way for women to seek information about VA benefits, health care and available resources.
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VA ensures Veterans have same-day access to emergency mental health care
As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) efforts to provide the best mental health care access possible, VA is reminding Veterans that it offers all Veterans same-day access to emergency mental health care at any VA health care facility across the country.
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VA increases contracting with Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert Wilkie today announced an increase to the department’s goals for contracting with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).
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VA, DAV to co-host National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic: Hundreds of disabled Veterans to take on life-changing adaptive sports challenge
WASHINGTON — Today the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic will take place March 31 to April 5 in Snowmass, Colorado.
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VA partners with The Independence Fund to help prevent Veteran suicide
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its partnership with The Independence Fund to provide wellness and mental health education to Veterans, caregivers and families.
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DOD Releases 2019 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates
The Department of Defense released the 2019 Basic Allowance for Housing rates today. BAH rates will increase an average of 2.55 percent when the new rates take effect on January 1, 2019. An estimated $21 billion will be paid to approximately one million service members.
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VA Employee Survey Shows Improving Morale
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that results from a recent VA job satisfaction survey showed a general trend of improving employee morale.
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VA, partner organizations launch innovative approach using long-term employment to improve lives of Veterans with PTSD
With research showing that Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face significant barriers to employment, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and several state, city and nonprofit organizations recently created a first-of-its-kind “Pay for-Success” project to improve employment outcomes for such Veterans.
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VA marks Suicide Prevention Month in September with ‘Be There’ campaign
To mark Suicide Prevention Month this September, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is shining a light on effective ways to prevent Veteran suicide with its Be There campaign. 
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Cigarette Use One of Most Significant Health Risks to Military Service Members
The American Osteopathic Association has partnered with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers® campaign to address high smoking rates among service members, who smoke at a rate 60% above the general population.
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Statement by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. on the Passing of Senator John McCain
Statement by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.: "Senator McCain exemplified what it means to be a warrior and dedicated public servant. Both as a naval officer and as a member of Congress, he was a lifelong and tireless advocate for the men and women of the U.S. military. 
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At White House, VA Secretary underscores low unemployment for Veterans under President Trump
In his first White House Cabinet Meeting as Secretary of Veterans Affairs yesterday, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie underscored for President Donald Trump and the public how the President’s policies have led to near-record-low unemployment rates for America’s Veterans.
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President Goerge W. Bush Takes on New Role as the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation's Honorary Chairman
The Global War on Terror (GWOT) Memorial Foundation, the congressionally-designated non-profit foundation tasked with organizing, fundraising and coordinating efforts to build a new memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., today announced new board of directors, staff, advisory board members, ambassadors and architectural partner, including naming former President George W. Bush as its Honorary Chairman.
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National WWI Memorial Gets Blessing To Move Forward
The effort to build a new National World War I Memorial in Washington DCgained a major endorsement today, from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA). 
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VA Partnership with National Cancer Institute Will Boost Veteran Access to Clinical Trials
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has formed a partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) which will provide more access to the latest treatment options for VA patients with cancer.
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VA Releases State-level Veteran Suicide Data, National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released state-level Veteran suicide data today as a follow-up to its 2015 National Suicide Data Report, which was released on June 18.
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Live From The U.S. Capitol On The 150th Anniversary Of Memorial Day: An American Tradition Honoring Our Heroes PBS' National Memorial Day Concert
On the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS' multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. The 29th annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT airs live on PBS Sunday, May 27, 2018, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m., before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.
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VA Announces Whole Health Flagship Sites: Personalized Plan Puts Veterans in Control of their Health Care
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the names of 18 facilities designated VA Whole Health Flagship Sites, which are spread around the country within the VA health-care system and are focused on empowering and equipping Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being.
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VA Updates Disability Rating Schedule to Better Align with Modern Medicine
Effective May 13, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will update portions of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD, or rating schedule) that evaluates the organs of special sense eye conditions, as well as gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast.
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VA Expands Telehealth by Allowing Health Care Providers to Treat Patients Across State Lines
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a new federal rule that will allow VA doctors, nurses and other health-care providers to administer care to Veterans using telehealth, or virtual technology, regardless of where in the United States the provider or Veteran is located, including when care will occur across state lines or outside a VA facility.Military & Veterans News
Statement by Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Ms. Dana W. White on Niger Investigation Report
Defense Secretary James N. Mattis concluded his review of the U.S. Africa Command investigative report on the enemy ambush in Tongo Tongo, Niger on October 4, 2017, that resulted in the tragic loss of four U.S. service members and four Nigerien partners.
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Cover Story: Gender Equality in Sports Has Come a Long Way. But There’s Still More Work to Be Done. Here’s How the IOC Is Leading the Way.
Editor's Note: Veterans Advantage Advisory Board Member Donna de Varona, who is also the spouse of an Army National Guard veteran, has a storied career in creating rights for women in collegiat
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Cover Story: New Savings From JetBlue For Your Autumn Travel
Anyone who has traveled cross country knows that autumn is prime time, especially in the northern regions. The leaves of the trees turn red, orange, and yellow, the warm golden rays of the autumn sun stream down through their branches, and the land takes on a rustic beauty.