In the News
04/06/2026
A volunteer reads to a Navy Veteran, offering comfort and connection through Healing Words, a program that supports Veterans during hospital stays.
Honoring a century: WWII Veteran’s 100th birthday celebration
04/04/2026
The Chattanooga VA Clinic lobby was filled with anticipation as employees gathered to honor WWII Veteran Everett Plante's 100th birthday.
The Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden: A transformation journey
04/02/2026
A thoughtfully designed garden at VHSO grows from three beds to a vibrant sanctuary offering nourishment, connection and wellness for Veterans.
Veteran spends 500+ hours helping others access virtual care
03/09/2026
Since 2021, Jim Olson has volunteered over 500 hours at Minneapolis VA, helping fellow Veterans use My HealtheVet and other virtual care technologies.
Bay Area Veterans enjoy Super Bowl experience, and community support
03/03/2026
VA teamed up with Metropolis-GAMEDAY to give thousands of local Veterans free access to the Super Bowl Experience just down the road from Levi’s Stadium.
A century of service: Navy Veteran celebrates milestone birthday
02/27/2026
World War II Navy Veteran Therold Roberts celebrated his 100th birthday at the Birmingham VA Clinic.
02/17/2026
Honoring WWII Navy Veteran JL Stevens on his 100th birthday, reflecting on his service, including D-Day, with the West Texas VA Health Care System.
VCS customers donate 7,000+ items to help homeless Veterans
02/15/2026
VCS customers gave more than 7,000 items to help homeless Veterans for the holidays. Patrons donated essential items in PatriotStores to help Veterans in need.
Atlanta Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
02/11/2026
Navy Veteran Raleigh Durden, Jr., celebrated his 100th birthday, marking a century of life filled with service, faith and family.
Volunteer leads with compassion
02/10/2026
Donna Majeskie was awarded VA Volunteer of the Month and shares her story of compassion that blossomed while caring for her Veteran father.
Celebrating National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
02/08/2026
During the week of Valentines Day, VA honors Veterans by celebrating them during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week.
Tucson VET Center celebrates 102nd birthday of WWII POW
01/19/2026
Harvey Horn celebrated his 102nd birthday at the Tucson VET Center in December.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Day of service to honor Veterans
01/17/2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an annual National Day of Service for the community.
Veterans find warmth at Winter Wonderland event
01/12/2026
Winter Wonderland at Battle Creek VA brought joy, games and holiday cheer as Veterans, families and partners celebrated together in warmth and fellowship.
Honoring heroes at Wreaths Across America
01/11/2026
A community united in Fayetteville to honor heroes during Wreaths Across America, laying 10,000 wreaths in a heartfelt tribute to service and sacrifice.
01/05/2026
Veteran celebrates 100th birthday with his family, fellow Veterans and health care team after attending his weekly Tai Chi class.
12/25/2025
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes they arrive as a mini horse.
Fisher House helps Veteran recover
12/24/2025
The Fisher House at VA Palo Alto health care has long provided a home away from home for families of Veterans receiving medical care.
Remarkable centenarian: Honoring Carl Wier, American hero
12/09/2025 02:30 PM EST
The Tomah VA Medical Center, through the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE), honored Carl as part of VA’s Centenarian Recognition Program.
Veteran volunteer gives 28,000 hours
12/07/2025
Maggie DeRee has a 25-year relationship with VA, clocking in nearly 28,000 volunteer hours.
VA Brings Thanksgiving to HUD-VASH Veteran Papa Wong
12/04/2025
VA Tennessee Vally Healthcare System had the honor of delivering a Thanksgiving turkey with all the fixings to Army Veteran Alfred Wong Jr., aka “Papa Wong.”
Community support brings Veterans early turkey time
12/03/2025
Over 1,200 Houston Veterans received early turkey dinners in a drive-thru event, fostering gratitude and community support.
Boy Scout gives back to Veterans
12/01/2025
Haden Toenjes, a Boy Scout, gives back to his community and to Veterans like his grandfather.
Garden renewal for Veteran families at Fisher House
11/30/2025
Fisher Houses help Veterans and their families stay connected.
Navy Veteran celebrates his 101st birthday
11/14/2025
Francis “Frank” Fogarty, a 101-year-old Veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, celebrated his birthday with a bash fit for a hero.
