Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Alaska health care community.
Anchorage, Alaska – March signals the beginning of spring, and brings an opportunity to celebrate Social Work Month to recognize and applaud the dedicated professionals who play a vital role in supporting individuals through various life challenges.
Anchorage, Alaska - The Department of Veterans Affairs conducts various outreach programs to engage women veterans.
Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska's breathtaking views and robust veteran support systems are attractive, yet the unique challenges, such as the high cost of living, harsh winters, and limited connectivity, have spurred the Alaska Veterans Healthcare System to focus efforts on solutions for its veterans.
“I knew for a fact that I couldn’t cook but taking this class and learning the panty, the spices, how to cook healthy instead of doing ready-meals and going out to eat is so easy and fun”
“I felt for once in my life I could see everything in color,” says Army Veteran Sean Young, “Taking the sunglasses off, I could see life for what it’s worth.” Young is an alumni of the Veteran Justice Outreach program.
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“Anytime I wear feminine clothes it makes me feel good, I feel comfortable…it’s like going from a tunnel and into the light,” says Air Force Veteran Marí Lynn.
“I couldn’t even lay in my own bed, I had to sleep on the couch,” says Air Force Veteran Robert Snickers, “the care I’ve gotten has been helpful because I’m now able to do activities, whether it’s running the chainsaw or going hunting.”
