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  • Ten extraordinary World War II Veterans were honored for their service at a special birthday party at the VA Clinic in Beaumont, Texas today. Each of the Veterans is at least 100 years old or is reaching that remarkable milestone in 2026.

    Collage of four photos of veterans being honored.
  • On a recent brisk February morning, Navy Veteran Jeff Fisher sat in the waiting room at the Houston VA Medical Center, attending a routine medical appointment.

    Split photo: Left - old black and white photo of ship and man. Right - man in navy polo shirt holding framed photo.
  • In February 2024, Houston VA opened a Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), a one-stop shop to provide critical assistance to homeless Veterans and those at risk for becoming homeless.

    Man wearing a red shirt smiles in a hallway.
  • Meet Army Veteran Rob Sterling from Newgulf, Texas! Last week, Rob stopped by the Houston VA, bringing with him an incredible family legacy that warmed the hearts of the VA staff.

    Older man in navy cap holding two photos of men in sailor uniforms.
  • Houston VA Pioneers New Heart Technology for Veterans

    VA employees
  • At the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, a groundbreaking new ultrasound technology called histotripsy is giving Veterans battling liver cancer new hope.

    Veteran and VA doctors
  • More than 1,200 Houston-area Veterans received an early turkey dinner this week thanks to a special collaboration between the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, a group of area car dealerships and Combined Arms, a nonprofit that connects Veterans and their families with vital resources.

    VA staff provide food to Veterans.
  • Navy Veteran Frederick Hamilton has always been in great shape but these days he has a new pep in his step.

    Veteran and VA provider
  • The strength and resilience of Veterans who have faced the challenges of breast cancer were on display at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center this week, as the Houston VA hosted its annual breast cancer survivor celebration.

    Veteran and VA doctor
  • In a morning filled with camaraderie and community support, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center hosted their 10th Annual Women Veteran Baby Shower last week.

    Veteran attends baby shower