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Affectionately known as "Mayor McCormick" in the small town, the 100-year-old veteran was surrounded by family, friends, and members of the VA to commemorate his extraordinary life.
The Marion VA is calling for submissions to the 4th annual Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Get your creative works ready to submit.
In the quiet halls of the Mt. Vernon Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), history came alive. Evertt Atkinson, a 102-year-old World War II Army Veteran, stood before us—a living legend whose courage shaped the course of history.
Meet Donnie Houghland, a U.S. Army Veteran and the new Illinois State DAV Commander. His story is one of service and dedication. From serving with the 101st Airborne during the Gulf War to volunteering at the Marion VA Health Care System, Donnie’s commitment to supporting Veterans is unwavering.
Bob Noe, a determined Veteran, has experienced a life-changing journey through the exceptional care provided by the Marion VA Health Care System’s MOVE! Weight Management program.
Kevin Johnson, a name synonymous with selfless service and dedication, has been honored as the 2023 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Volunteer of the Year for the State of Illinois.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. PTSD can only develop after you go through or see a life-threatening event. It's normal to have stress reactions to these types of events, and most people start to feel better after a few weeks.
Today, we had the privilege of honoring Veteran, Mr. Clyde Edwards. Mr. Edwards celebrated his 101st birthday on March 11, 2024.
On Friday, May 17, 2024, the Marion Veteran Affairs Police hosted a heartfelt event to pay tribute to our dedicated law enforcement officers who have bravely served and continue to protect our community.
In the bustling corridors of the Marion VA Health Care System, every day resonates with the essence of patient experience. And it’s proven through our Patient Trust scores. The Marion VA Trust Score even exceeds the National score of 91.8%, and comes in with a 93.3% overall trust score.
