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Aug 19, 2021

The ‘most significant’ veterans bill in history is in the Senate right now

So-called “burn pits” have been used to dispose of waste material at American military bases overseas since the 1990s. They were used to keep potentially sensitive materials out of local…

BYTeam Mighty

Aug 19, 2021

BYBethaney Phillips

May 3, 2021

This Fort Bragg live theater program reduced suicide rates

At Fort Bragg, North Carolina, something rare and particular began in the 1970s. When — citing the growth of accidental deaths — command decided to take a different type of…

BYBethaney Phillips

May 3, 2021

BYU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Mar 1, 2021

100-Year-Old Veteran loves VA telehealth

Proves age is not a barrier to telehealth People often think that new technologies are for the young. But a 100-year old Veteran in Florida has proven otherwise. Dr. Joseph…

BYU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Mar 1, 2021

BYUSAA

Feb 22, 2021

Here’s how to register for a free, virtual event for veterans using telehealth, sponsored by VA and USAA

VA Office of Connected Care to share solutions to enable veterans to receive the care they need SAN ANTONIO – USAA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will host…

BYUSAA

Feb 22, 2021

BYJessica Manfre

Feb 4, 2021

Leading veterans organizations unite in battle against COVID-19

Six of the leading veterans organizations are joining forces, forming a coalition to combat COVID-19. Team Rubicon is at the helm. The Veterans Coalition for Vaccination (VCV) includes Team Rubicon,…

BYJessica Manfre

Feb 4, 2021

BYJessica Manfre

Oct 14, 2020

Google announces cutting edge program for veteran mental health

Google has long been on the forefront of new advancements in technology and products. Now, they are using their massive platform to support veterans in need. With America quickly approaching 20 years at war, the needs of her veterans continu…

BYJessica Manfre

Oct 14, 2020

BYShannon Corbeil

Jul 20, 2020

This SEAL will show you how to defeat the enemy when it follows you home

What happens when troops return from the battlefield with no enemy left to fight? According to Navy SEAL Mikal Vega, we bring the enemy home — and it destroys us. “While in the military, we focus on cultivating a destructive force that we u…

BYShannon Corbeil

Jul 20, 2020

BYVAntage Point

Jun 17, 2020

VA enhances mental health treatment with measurement based care

How do we measure mental health? Mental health treatment can be complicated, and adjustments are often needed to make it as effective as possible. When treatment isn’t meeting the Veteran’s goals or leading to improvement, VA encourages the …

BYVAntage Point

Jun 17, 2020

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020

Can community engagement prevent veteran suicides?

Social isolation and feelings of loneliness are associated with suicidal thoughts. Consequently, the more people feel disconnected from their friends, peers…

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020

SecVA: Veteran safety from Coronavirus VA priority

Coronavirus (COVID-19) safety is a top priority, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said at the American Legion Winter Conference March 10 in Washington, D.C. With Coronavirus dominating national news, Wilkie addressed VA’s response to the situation,…

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020