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  • Twice a week, a volunteer with bright hair and a brighter smile warmly greets Veterans at the Omaha VA with a bag of food. Air Force Veteran Aisha Manus says food is her love language, and volunteering to operate the Omaha Veterans Food Pantry brings her joy through helping others.

    Woman with blue wig and red vest in food bank.

  • An old adage at VA echoes through the halls and clinics across the country: “We can’t do this alone.”

    A man in a blue shirt opens a comment box on a wall.

  • When Ron and JoAnne Gasper decided to put down roots, they purchased a charming ranch house on a quiet cul-de-sac in Papillion, perfect for raising a family.

    Ron Gasper recalls the memories of his time at the Rock of Ages Lighthouse while his daughter Sue looks on.

  • OMAHA, Neb. – Six nursing students graduated on Aug. 4 from the Omaha VA Medical Center’s Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP) after committing to 400 hours over the summer.

    Six nursing students with their certificates after graduating from the VA STEP program.

  • GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Outside the Transitional Residence (TR) house on the grounds of the Grand Island VA campus, a bench faces a magnolia tree, creating a quiet space of remembrance.

    A man and a woman stand behind a black metal bench holding a framed photo. the bench is inscribed with "In Loving Memory of Chad Bell"

  • OMAHA, Neb. - As the number of women enrolling in VA healthcare continues to grow, VA is changing to serve them better.

    Aubriana Crain and Dr. Amber Josoff stand together in the waiting room of the Omaha VA Medical Center Women's Clinic.

  • 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.

    Anne

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

    Darin