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Essay Contest: Fathers Who Served

In honor of Father's Day, VA is holding an essay contest that asks for stories about fathers who have served in uniform. Selected entries will be published on VAntage PointLearn more

 

Veteran Hiring Fair Coming to Detroit

The National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo will be held in Detroit, MI, June 26-29. Veterans will network, team, and partner with program and acquisition decision makers. There will be numerous opportunities for training, as well as a Veteran Open House and Hiring Fair. Learn more

 

VA's Draft Report on Female Vet Care Released

VA's Women Veterans Task Force has developed a comprehensive action plan to focus on resolving critical issues facing female Vets.
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VA News Celebrates 500 Episodes

The 500th episode of VA News is airing this week on the Pentagon Channel. The first VA News aired the week of June 14, 2001. More than 150 VA employees have hosted the weekly newscast about VA employees and the Veterans they serve. View the episode 

 

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program Now Accepting applications

The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) is now accepting applications. The program is designed to help provide training and education that will lead to high-demand jobs. Unemployed Vets age 35-60 are encouraged to apply. Learn more

In The News

Joint VA/DOL Program Launches to Retrain 99,000 Unemployed Veterans

Starting May 15, unemployed Veterans between the ages of 35 and 60 can now apply for new benefits to cover education costs for up to one year through a joint VA and Department of Labor (DOL) program that focuses on retraining 99,000 Veterans for high-demand jobs. More information


Women Veterans Task Force Draft Plan Released

The Department of Veterans Affairs is releasing for public comment a draft of its strategic report to address key issues facing women Veterans. The plan outlines steps for improvements to care and services for women Veterans that are sustainable, accountable and a part of the department's culture and operations. More information


Veterans of Different Eras Prepare for Competition at 26th National Veterans Golden Age Games

More than 700 Veterans will travel to St. Louis, Mo., May 31 – June 5 to compete in the 26th National Veterans Golden Age Games, a national sports and recreation competition sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV), and Veterans Canteen Service (VCS). More information


VA Awards More than $300,000 to Wisconsin Veterans Home

The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding more than $300,000 for maintenance and repair of the water tower at the Wisconsin Veterans home in King. More information

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VA Publishes Draft Strategy Plan for
Women Vets

VA's Women Veterans Task Force has developed a comprehensive action plan to focus on resolving critical issues facing women Veterans. View the 2012 Draft Report: Strategies for Serving Our Women Veterans. Leave comments.


VA Publishes Draft on Scientific Integrity for Public Comment

At the direction of the President, VA and other federal agencies have drafted policies to foster a culture of transparency, integrity, and ethical behavior and to protect researchers from inappropriate influence in the development and application of scientific and technological findings.
Read the draft policy and comment.


VA Gulf War Task Force Report Released

VA has released the second in a series of annual reports from its Gulf War Veterans Illnesses Task Force, outlining how the department will address the concerns of Veterans deployed during the Gulf War of 1990-1991. The report focuses on efforts to improve the delivery of health care for Gulf War Veterans, including the launch of a prototype clinical care model specifically for Gulf War Veterans.
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VA Publishes its 2011 Highlights for the Citizen

On November 15th, VA published its 2011 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR). The PAR enables the President, Congress, Veterans Service Organizations, and the public to assess VA's performance on behalf of America's Veterans. The 2011 Highlights for the Citizen, which presents the most important information from the PAR in a condensed, user-friendly format, is now available. View the report page for more information