Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Veteran Army medic finds healing at Summer Sports Clinic 08/28/2022 02:00 PM EDT Army Veteran “Doc” Jackson spent his career as a medic saving lives. He rediscovered his passion at the 2022 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran George Everett“Bud” Day 08/28/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran George “Bud” Day, who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and was awarded a Medal of Honor. Navy Veteran’s final dream visit to Pearl Harbor 08/27/2022 04:00 PM EDT Navy Veteran’s final dream was a visit to Pearl Harbor National Memorial. A hospital corpsman, he felt connected to his fellow seamen there.     Posted on August 27, 2022August 27, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA research focuses on colorectal cancer 08/27/2022 02:00 PM EDT Dr. Kebin Liu awarded funds to extend his research in molecular mechanism-based therapy to suppress colorectal cancer progression. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Thomas Redgate 08/27/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Thomas Redgate, who served as a field artillery observer during the Korean War and went missing in action during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Reflections from the Front: A new podcast from the VA history office 08/26/2022 06:00 PM EDT Reflections from the Front is a VA history podcast that can be found on all major podcast platforms, including iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.     Posted on August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Exploring the do’s and don’ts of prepping your resume 08/26/2022 04:00 PM EDT Your resume is your chance to make a first impression on a potential employer. Make sure you put your best foot forward with these tips. Connected Care Help Desk hits milestone 08/26/2022 02:00 PM EDT VA celebrates the Office of Connected Care Help Desk achievement of providing telehealth tech support to 1 million Veterans and providers. VA honors Women’s Equality Day 08/26/2022 01:00 PM EDT August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. One hundred two years ago this month, the 19th Amendment was ratified solidifying the right to vote for women. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Corps Veteran Ployer Peter Hill 08/26/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Corps Veteran Ployer Peter Hill, who was killed while flying the experimental prototype of the B-17 “Flying Fortress.” World War II Veteran Charlie Kohler, 101, tells his Caregiver support story 08/26/2022 10:00 AM EDT Charlie Kohler, 101, is a participant in the Program of Comprehensive for Family Caregivers. His son Keith tells their story. Daily Schedule – August 26th 08/26/2022 09:23 AM EDT Secretary McDonough will participate in virtual meetings and briefings from his residence throughout the day. BRAIN Summit: Leveraging AI to explore new frontiers in brain health for our nation’s Veterans 08/26/2022 09:00 AM EDT Veterans, clinicians, and researchers are invited to attend the VA’s BRAIN Summit September 7-9 in Arlington, VA, free of cost     Posted on August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Neil Armstrong: American pioneer 08/25/2022 02:00 PM EDT NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. He was also a seasoned Naval aviator. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Robert A. Heinlein 08/25/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Robert A. Heinlein, who became a notable science fiction author after his Navy service. DC VA helps Veterans break drug addictions 08/25/2022 10:00 AM EDT Drug overdoses claim more than 96,000 lives every year in America. The Washington DC VA staff is available to help those in need. Daily Schedule – August 25th 08/25/2022 09:09 AM EDT Secretary McDonough will participate in virtual meetings and briefings from his residence throughout the day. America250: Army Air Forces Veteran Leonard Zerlin 08/25/2022 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Army Air Forces Veteran Leonard Zerlin, a turret gunner on D-Day who received a Silver Star.     Posted on August 24, 2022August 25, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   New feature “Engagements” on Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) 08/24/2022 03:30 PM EDT NCA invites family, friends, volunteers, and loved ones on the National Day of Service to visit its Veterans Legacy Memorial to post photos and tributes. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Francis Stuart Low 08/24/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Four-Star Adm. Francis Stuart Low, a Veteran of both World Wars and a decorated submariner. Women’s Equality Day Aug. 26: Remembering Deborah Sampson 08/24/2022 10:00 AM EDT Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to fight in the revolutionary war. VA celebrates Sampson on Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26. Daily Schedule – August 24th 08/24/2022 09:28 AM EDT Secretary McDonough has no scheduled activities today. CaringBridge celebrates 25 years of caring 08/23/2022 04:00 PM EDT CaringBridge, a free online tool to communicate health news to family and friends, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Find our recruiters at these September events 08/23/2022 02:00 PM EDT Our recruiters will attend events with the U.S. Psych Congress, the American Association of Family Physicians and CareerMD in September. Come join us! #VeteranOfTheDay U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran David C. Schilling 08/23/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran David C. Schilling, who served as an aviator during World War II. Improvements to Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 08/23/2022 09:50 AM EDT VA is making several changes to the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to expand eligibility and make it easier to use. Daily Schedule – August 23rd 08/23/2022 09:17 AM EDT Secretary McDonough will participate in meetings and briefings at VA’s Central Office throughout the day. PTSD Bytes #15: PTSD and alcohol 08/23/2022 08:00 AM EDT In this episode of PTSD Bytes, host Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses alcohol use and PTSD with Dr. Monica Roy and Dr. Marika Solhan. Live Whole Health #134: Seated Tai Chi basic moves 08/22/2022 04:00 PM EDT Balance. Inner peace. Physical and emotional health. These are some of the possible benefits of a regular Tai Chi practice. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Robert Roland Ingram 08/22/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Robert Roland Ingram, who was awarded a Medal of Honor for his service as a corpsman during the Vietnam War. 9/11 survivor 900,000th Veteran in Million Veteran Program 08/22/2022 10:00 AM EDT Greg Amira, Purple Heart Iraq Veteran and 9/11 survivor, became the 900,000th Veteran to join the Million Veteran Program. Daily Schedule – August 22nd 08/22/2022 09:14 AM EDT Secretary McDonough will participate in meetings and briefings at VA’s Central Office throughout the day. From Afghan pilot to Afghan refugee to taking flight again 08/22/2022 09:00 AM EDT Shahpur Pazhman flew Black Hawk missions in 27 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces, resupplying and relocating Afghan ground forces and evacuating casualties to safety. Thanks to Bridge My Return, he’s back in the air. Virtual reality meets creative arts therapy 08/21/2022 04:00 PM EDT Creative arts therapies provide personalized opportunities for Veterans’ reintegration, adaptation, improved coping, and general wellness. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Holland McTyeire “Howlin’ Mad” Smith 08/21/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Holland McTyeire “Howlin’ Mad” Smith, who served during WWI. Youth volunteer distributes smart devices to Veterans 08/20/2022 04:00 PM EDT 18-year-old volunteer co-founded TeleHealth Access for Seniors, nonprofit organization that supports seniors’ access to virtual health care through smart phones. #VeteranOfTheDay Women’s Army Corps Veteran Grace F. Thorpe 08/20/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Women’s Army Corps Veteran Grace Frances Thorpe, who led recruiting efforts during World War II. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Corps Veteran Daniel Crowley 08/19/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Corps Veteran Daniel Crowley, who served in the Pacific during World War II and was taken as a prisoner of war (POW) by the Japanese. Dear fellow Caregivers: A Veteran’s wife’s story 08/19/2022 10:00 AM EDT Dear Fellow Caregivers: A wife shares her story of caring for her husband and how the Caregiver Support Program helped her along the way. Daily Schedule – August 19th 08/19/2022 09:11 AM EDT Secretary McDonough will participate in virtual meetings and briefings from his residence throughout the day. Be vigilant of PACT Act scammers 08/18/2022 02:00 PM EDT On August 10, President Biden signed the PACT Act into law. This bill will help millions of Veterans and their survivors, but scammers are now targeting them for their PACT Act benefits. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran William B. Colgan 08/18/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran William B. Colgan, a Veteran of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. VA supports Veterans who have Type 2 diabetes 08/18/2022 10:00 AM EDT VA has partnered with digital health provider Virta Health to support Veterans with Type 2 diabetes in new ways. America250: Army Veteran Bruce Crandall 08/18/2022 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Bruce Crandall, who a helicopter pilot who rescued 70 wounded soldiers during the Battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam. Daily Schedule – August 18th 08/18/2022 08:47 AM EDT Secretary McDonough will participate in virtual meetings and briefings from his residence throughout the day. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran David Haskell Hackworth 08/17/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran David Haskell Hackworth, who served as an operations officer during the Vietnam War. Kidney care expands with clinical resource hub 08/17/2022 10:00 AM EDT VA Clinical Resource Hubs cover technology and resource gaps affecting Veterans’ access to specialized care, such as kidney care, nationwide. Veterans leather competition now accepting submissions 08/17/2022 09:00 AM EDT The Veterans Celebrating Autumn Leather Crafting Competition is accepting competition submissions now through Sept. 22.     Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   America250: Marine Corps Veteran Richard A. Anderson 08/11/2022 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Marine Corps Veteran Richard A. Anderson, who posthumously received a Medal of Honor for shielding his patrol from an enemy grenade. The post America250: Marine Corps Veteran Richard A. Anderson appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   America250: Coast Guard Veteran Alex Haley 08/05/2022 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Coast Guard Veteran Alex Haley, who served as a journalist and later won a Pulitzer Prize. The post America250: Coast Guard Veteran Alex Haley appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 31, 2022July 31, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Victor “Brute” Harold Krulak 07/31/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Victor “Brute” Harold Krulak, one of the most influential military strategists of the 20th century. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Victor “Brute” Harold Krulak appeared first on VAntage Point. Staff doing mulch more for Veterans 07/30/2022 04:00 PM EDT Two Iowa VA employees knew Veterans were probably sick of looking at that scruffy patch of weeds outside. So, they did something about it. The post Staff doing mulch more for Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran George B. McMillan 07/30/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran George B. McMillan, who was a fighter pilot during World War II and served with the 1st American Volunteer Group. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran George B. McMillan appeared first on VAntage Point.