Returning Service Members - U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs

11/11/2016

Happy Veteran's Day to those who served and are serving now.

11/10/2016

United States Marine Corps Birthday = celebrated EVERY year on 10 November USMC Oo-rah!

11/03/2016

Download our 2016 Veteran's Day Poster here: http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/gallery.asp

10/08/2016

via @IAVA Today, 15 years ago, America's war in Afghanistan began. Salute all those that served and honor all those that died.

09/27/2016

Want to know more about YOUR VA benefits? Veterans Benefits' Facebook site features benefits news, updates, tips, how-to’s, and discussions. Check it out here:

https://www.facebook.com/VeteransBenefits

09/16/2016

Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day – you are not forgotten.

09/11/2016

On Sunday, honor those who paid the ultimate price 15 years ago. #NeverForget http://go.usa.gov/xZnqx

09/01/2016

September is Suicide Prevention Month. #BeThere for someone in your life: http://www.militarycrisisline.net

08/12/2016

Here are 16 troops on the U.S. Olympic Team http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/29506/16-servicemembers-2016-u-s-olympic-team/ … @USOlympic @Olympics #rio2016 #sot

07/18/2016

Vet Centers offer services to combat Veterans & their families at 300 community-based sites: http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/

07/04/2016

It’s the 4th of July! Happy Independence Day!

06/20/2016

Happy Father's Day! Hope you enjoyed your day.

06/13/2016

Are you a combat Veteran who may seek counseling?
Find a local Vet Center here: http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/vetcenter.asp

05/30/2016

Memorial Day 2016 #rememberthefallen

05/26/2016

Soldiers Placing 230,000 US Flags at Arlington Cemetery

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Soldiers-Placing-230000-US-Flags-at-Arlington-Cemetery-380933441.html

via NBC Washington #memorialday

05/25/2016

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Gudrun Hofstad.

Gudran served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army Women’s Medical Specialist Corps from 1950-1953. Her primary occupation was physical therapist and provided aid during the Korean War.

She was trained at the U.S. Army Medical Field Service School at Fort Sam Houston and worked with returning veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

After marrying and raising four children, she continued her vocation as a physical therapist and even volunteered at the VA hospital near her home.

Now 88-years-old, Gudrun has maintained a lifelong connection with VA, and participates each year in the Veterans Day parade and festivities where she lives.

Thank you for your service, Gudrun!

05/21/2016

Let's come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

05/06/2016

Our nation's greatest heroes have heroes of their own. Thank you to all the spouses who support those who served.

05/03/2016

#Step4ward with Veterans

During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and every day, you can help reduce negative perceptions about #mentalhealth.

Encourage #Veterans to #Step4ward to mental health resources by signing up to share VA’s Thunderclap message:

https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/40394-step4ward-with-veterans

I just supported #Step4ward with Veterans on @ThunderclapIt

04/29/2016

‘Buddy Check on 22!’ Veterans Use Social Media to Fight Suicide http://nyti.ms/1SvDEBf via @nytimes

04/14/2016

Via U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Veteran Of The Day is Noah Currier. Noah served the United States Marine Corps from 2000-2003 as a gunner with 1st Marine Division’s 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and served in Afghanistan just after 9/11 and Iraq during the initial invasion in 2003. Just three days after he returned from Iraq a truck driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel collided with Noah’s truck. He suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the chest down.

For six years Noah spiraled, battling depression and hopelessness; but a friend pushed him toward VA and DAV’s Winter Sports Clinic, where Noah found his spirit again. Today Noah has no limitations in his mind; he is always oscar mike (military radio term meaning “On the Move”). Noah would eventually launch a foundation with the same name and spends his time helping other paralyzed and wheelchair bound Veterans recover mentally and physically from devastating injuries.

Thank you for your service, Noah! Semper Fi!

04/12/2016

**Please Share the New Suicide Prevention Video PSA With Your Veterans** http://spreadtheword.veteranscrisisline.net/video/ via National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'

03/29/2016

March 29th is #VietnamVeteransDay. On this day we honor all who served and remember those who never returned home.

03/28/2016

Find a therapist, counselor, or mental health care provider to help with your PTSD recovery. http://owl.li/ZmgYt

03/19/2016

House bill would help Veterans get service dogs http://thehill.com/policy/defense/273276-house-bill-would-help-veterans-get-service-dogs#.Vur_thQDSXg.twitter … via @thehill

03/14/2016

UNSUNG HEROES: Female Soldier Sacrificed Her Life To Protect Countless Others http://taskandpurpose.com/unsung-heroes-female-soldier-sacrificed-life-protect-countless-others/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share&utm_content=tp-share … via @smsicard

02/29/2016

A SEAL Team 6 member steps out of the shadows to receive the Medal of Honor http://wpo.st/UE-H1 via #DanLamothe

02/17/2016

'Dancing with the Stars' contestant visits Alabama Veterans Affairs Medical Center http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20160215/news/160219777 Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Noah Galloway Athlete

02/05/2016

7 NFL Players Who Served In The Post-9/11 Military

The NFL has a history of Veteran players and seven have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

http://taskandpurpose.com/6-nfl-players-who-served-in-the-post-911-military/

01/22/2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Military Dog Who Saved 4 Lives In An RPG Attack.

When a U.S. patrol was ambushed in Afghanistan, this military working dog took the brunt of an RPG blast, saving four lives.

http://taskandpurpose.com/unsung-heroes-the-military-dog-who-saved-4-lives-in-rpg-attack/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share&utm_content=tp-share

01/11/2016

Veteran Of The Day: Michael Medders @USArmy Platoon Commander 3rd Cav Reg 2005-2008 #BronzeStar #PurpleHeart #IraqKIA via U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

01/07/2016

Veteran Of The Day: Mat Best @USArmy #Ranger #OEF #OIF 2nd Ranger Bn @MatBest11x Mat Best MBest11x

01/06/2016

Via @DeptVetAffairs

The Veteran Of The Day: Travis Mills @USArmy #Afghanistan #Iraq #PurpleHeart #QuadrupleAmputee @ssgtravismills

12/24/2015

Bagram honors fallen Airmen

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1260641467285479.1073742080.133592286657075&type=3

12/23/2015

A holiday message from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/24834/a-holiday-message-from-the-secretary-of-veterans-affairs/#comments