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Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA Urges Veterans to Wear Medals on Veterans Day America's Veterans are the face of America. They come from all walks of life, all ages, all ethnicities. They served our Nation honorably and well and we honor that service, but how do we honor the veteran – the individual who put on the uniform and gave his or her all for our country?

Military & Veterans News Vet News: New Fisher House Dedicated at VA's Palo Alto Facility WASHINGTON – Life just got easier for the families of Veterans recovering at the Palo Alto Healthcare System, thanks to the dedication today of a new Fisher House at the facility operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Families will be able to receive free lodging at the Fisher House to be near their loved ones during lengthy recoveries.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA Forms Committee to Advise on Genomic Medicine WASHINGTON – Continuing the leadership role of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in medical research benefiting all Americans, the Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, today announced formation of a committee of internationally recognized scientists and Veterans’ advocates to advise the Department on emerging issues in genomic medicine.

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Military & Veterans News Vet News: Statement by Secretary R. James Nicholson on Pearl Harbor Day WASHINGTON – "Few days in American history are burned into our national consciousness like December 7. On this date 64 years ago, the American fleet at Pearl Harbor suffered a crippling blow. More than 2,300 soldiers, sailors and Marines were lost, and the nation was thrust headlong into the largest global conflict in human history.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: The Veterans Administration Commits New Funding for Increased Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Research WASHINGTON – In an effort to further answer medical questions involving Veterans who served in the Gulf War, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has approved funding for 12 new research projects to better understand illnesses affecting some Gulf War Veterans.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA Evacuates Patients from Hurricane Area WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has successfully evacuated the most critically ill patients from the VA medical center in New Orleans. The evacuation of other patients, staff and family members continued Friday as the Department responds to Hurricane Katrina.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA Secretary Backs Low-Cost "Traumatic Injury" Insurance WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson has backed proposed legislation creating low-cost "traumatic injury" insurance for members of the armed forces.