Title:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Celebrate Independence Day with Disabled Veterans
The Fourth of July celebration in Denver takes on special importance this year when more than 500 wheelchair athletes who are all military Veterans begin competition at the 30th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Learn More
VA photo by Priscilla Kates
Secretary Shinseki Recognizes VA Nurses
On Thursday, Secretary Shinseki presented the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement of Nursing Programs
to six outstanding VA nursing staff employees. View photos
VA Provides Troops with Care Packages
West Texas VA Medical Center employees believe holidays for deployed troops should be year-round. That’s why the Big Spring VA’s
ldquo;Operation Soldier Holiday rdquo; program is about to send hundreds of care packages to troops around the world.
Learn more
A New Option for Marking Veterans rsquo; Graves
Secretary Shinseki announced today that VA is offering a new way to mark Veterans rsquo; graves in private cemeteries. VA will now provide bronze medallions to attach to existing, privately purchased headstones or markers, signifying Veteran status. Learn More
VA Launches Push for HIV Testing
HIV testing saves lives. And on Sunday, VA began a major effort to both increase HIV testing in Veterans and to make it part of routine medical care. Learn More
In The News
Veterans rsquo; Medallion Available for Order
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions to attach to existing, privately purchased headstones or markers, signifying a deceased's status as a Veteran. Learn more
Statement by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki On the Death of Sen. Robert C. Byrd
ldquo;With the passing of Sen. Robert C. Byrd, the Nation has lost a skilled lawmaker, who lived with a copy of the Constitution in his pocket and an abiding concern in his heart for the well-being of the Nation rsquo;s men and women in uniform and its Veterans. rdquo; Read the rest of Secretary rsquo;s Shinseki rsquo;s statement.
Secretary Shinseki Breaks Ground for Replacement Medical Center in New Orleans
Fulfilling President Obama’s commitment to rebuild New Orleans, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki joined
state and local officials for a ground-breaking ceremony for a new 1.5 million-square-foot medical center for the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information
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What rsquo;s a Vet Center?
Watch this video to learn how Vet Centers
provide free readjustment services for Veterans who served in combat—all in an environment Veterans find comfortable.
This includes group and individual counseling, family counseling, and more.
VA and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009.
It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing
long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century.
Learn how VA is playing a role.
VA's Plan for Open Government
Government should be transparent, allow for citizen participation, and encourage collaboration among organizations. And that's what VA aims to accomplish through our new Open Government Plan. At our site, you can read the just-released plan and learn more about the process.
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Reviewed/Updated Date: July 02, 2010