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VA Secretary Eric Shinseki speaking at a podium

 

Secretary Shinseki Addresses VA Leaders

Last week, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki spoke at a "Director's Workshop" in Louisville, KY where he discussed VA transformation with employees of the Veterans Benefits Administration. Learn more about VA benefits.

The Air Force's first all-female flight crew standing in front of their aircraft

 

Women at War

In honor of Women's History Month, we're running a series of photos on VA's Flickr page depicting women at war. The image to the left—taken in 1983—is of the Air Force's first all-female crew to fly an overseas mission.

Secretary Shinseki meeting with Air Force Veteran and skier Sean Halsted

Photo courtesy of Joe Kusumoto Photography

2010 Winter Paralympic Games Begin

Over the weekend, Secretary Shinseki attended the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games. The Secretary spent time with athletes like Air Force Veteran Sean Halsted (left) and Andy Soule—an Army OEF Veteran who claimed the U.S.’s first medal of the event.

VA Deputy Secretary Scott Gould addressing a crowd at the WWII Memorial

 

VA Deputy Secretary Gould Joins 250 Vets at WWII Memorial

On March 11, VA Deputy Secretary Scott Gould addressed 250 Veterans of the Second World War at the nation’s World War II Memorial. The Vets were in Washington, D.C. as part of a trip organized by the Honor Flight Network.

Secretary seated, addressing the House Veterans Affairs Committee

 

Structuring the VA of the 21st Century

On March 10, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee about "Structuring the VA of the 21st Century." Read Secretary Shinseki’s prepared remarks.

In The News

VA Launches High-Tech Computer Training Center

To strengthen the skills of its information technology workforce in one of the largest federal uses of virtual training, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has opened a national training center in Falling Waters, W.Va. More information

VA Targets $39 Million for Homeless Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is allocating $39 million to fund about 2,200 new transitional housing beds through grants to local providers. More information

Ranks of Homeless Veterans Drop 18 Percent

The number of Veterans homeless on a typical night dropped 18 percent as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) entered the second year of its campaign to eliminate homelessness among Veterans within five years. More information

VA Celebrates Women’s History Month

The Department of Veterans Affairs joins with the nation to observe Women’s History Month in March by recognizing and honoring women Veterans. More information

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Background on the VA Gulf War Veterans Illness Task Force

This week, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced that the department's Gulf War Task Force report was nearly completed. For those seeking additional information on the report, we've provided the following background facts.

Federal Government Launches New and Improved National Resource Directory for Military and Veteran Communities

The Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs recently launched a new and improved National Resource Directory. The directory is designed to serve a broad base of users including wounded warriors, service members, Veterans, their families and caregivers by providing a useful tool for supporting service providers, such as Recovery Care Coordinators, Federal Recovery Coordinators, health care providers and case managers at Veterans Service Organizations.
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VA and Open Government

Government should be transparent, allow for citizen participation, and encourage collaboration among organizations. And that’s what VA aims to accomplish through the new Open Government Initiative. At our new site, you can learn more about the process—and even take part in crafting our plan to make it happen. Get started!

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