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For many Veterans, returning home isn’t the end of the war—it’s just the beginning of a new one. For Veteran Marine David Reeves, his personal battles ultimately led him to healing and purpose at the Grand Island VA Medical Center.

Dave Reeves stands with his hands on the table in the kitchen of the Grand Island VAMC.

For most of us, retirement might mean slowing down. For Ron Adams, it meant hitting the road—again and again and again.

Volunteer’s Quiet Mission to Help Veterans

On February 28, the atmosphere at CrossFit Hydro in Omaha, Nebraska, was electric. Athletes of all levels had gathered for “Friday Night Lights,” an event where local CrossFitters participate in the worldwide CrossFit Open.

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When Darin Stites started looking for a role as a physician assistant, he knew a small town was where he wanted to be.

Darin

OMAHA, Neb. — At the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, a dedicated team is working tirelessly to improve the lives of Veterans through advanced orthotics and prosthetics services.

Orthotics and Prosthetics Department

OMAHA, Neb. — When it comes to building and maintaining Veteran trust in VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care, one VA NWIHCS staff member has a huge role to fill.

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OMAHA, Neb.— When the safety and well-being of America’s heroes are at stake, one man at VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VA NWIHCS) stands ready to face any challenge head-on.

Jim Jenkins

OMAHA, Neb. – Four nursing students were honored at the Omaha VA Medical Center, Aug. 1, after they completed the VA’s summer-long Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP).

Graduates

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — In the heart of rural Nebraska, the North Platte Community-Based Outpatient Clinic is revolutionizing the way Veterans access healthcare through the power of telehealth technology.

Nurses

OMAHA, Neb.— Beth Sanders was driving home from her nursing job at the Omaha VA Medical Center on Thursday, Aug. 1, when the unthinkable happened.

Nurse