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  • When Marine Veteran Jose Reynoso selected California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) art student Carina Tan's sketch of him for the Veteran Portrait Project, he noted her exceptional “attention to detail” – a term that has special meaning that bridges the military and art worlds.

    Carina Tan, CSULB art student; Jose Reynoso, Marine Corps Veteran; Deborah Ludke, Veteran Appreciation Committee Chair

  • VA Long Beach made their return to the 38th National Veterans Golden Age Games in Salt Lake City, Utah for the first time since 2019.

    VA Long Beach Healthcare System participants in the 38th National Veteran Golden Age Games

  • Ramon Balanga, retired Navy Veteran established service connection under the PACT Act with support from VA and the Veterans Legal Institute (VLI). Now he's seeking to help his brothers in service do the same.

    Ramon Balanga holds proof of his service location, eventually getting him his PACT Act benefits.

  • Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center's Community Living Center's Hospice Team was awarded the 2024 DAISY Team Award on May 10, 2024.

    Community Living Center Hospice Team, roughly 30 employees posing with the DAISY Team Award banner

  • US Army Veteran Stoney B Blues blew the audience away at the Vietnam War Veterans Day Event on March 29, 2024 at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center.

    Stoney B Blues playing guitar

  • You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call 988.

    Veterans Crisis Line logo and the words "New number; Same support. Dial 988 then press 1. Share it with your networks"

  • In keeping with VA’s commitment to improve communication, VA Long Beach Healthcare System invites Veterans, their families, caregivers and beneficiaries, as well as community partners, to a Virtual Veterans Town Hall.

    The American flag and the words "Virtual Veterans Town Hall; Ask questions, get answers; Tuesday, July 19, 6-7:30 p.m."

  • June is National Cancer Survivor Month, and VA is celebrating Veteran cancer survivors and their journeys.

    A sunny background, a purple ribbon and the words "Celebrate Life"

  • Coming in early July, the Anaheim clinic, located at 2569 West Woodland Drive will be relocating to 770 S Placentia Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870.

    Map drawing showing route from Anaheim to Placentia and the services offered

  • Spring is the perfect time to get moving!

    Four Veterans: one mowing the lawn, one walking her dog, one exercising on a treadmill and one in a wheelchair lifting weights. Plus the message "Be physically Active."