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01/12/2021 02:00 PM EST

Learn about the benefits of a VA Career as chief of staff at VA medical centers across the country.

Want to make your mark as the head of a medical staff at a VA hospital? We’re currently hiring chiefs of staff in 11 locations across the U.S. Positions are now open in Butler and Erie, Pennsylvania; Chillicothe, Ohio; El Paso and Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Manchester, New Hampshire; Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Salisbury, North Carolina; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Wichita, Kansas. “We are seeking physician leaders who are committed to boosting the quality of health care for more than 9 million Veterans around the nation,” said Darren Sherrard, associate director of recruitment marketing. Be ready to lead As chief …

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01/12/2021 11:30 AM EST

Navy Veteran James Carney III is today's Veteran of the day.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran James Carney III, who served for 13 years from 1980-1993 as a nuclear power machinist.

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01/12/2021 09:50 AM EST

Woman collects kits for homeless from back of truck

Amanda Frelka-Bruch brought a homeless man lunch. She was flabbergasted to learn he was a Veteran who had served two tours in Afghanistan. Her sister, a VA nurse, suggested how she could help.

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01/12/2021 09:00 AM EST

Army Veteran Harry Low has always been on a mission to save other people. He started as a combat medic during Desert Storm and now saves homeless Veterans.

Army Veteran Harry Low has always been on a mission to save other people. His mission started in 1988, when he followed two older brothers in the service. He was a combat medic in an engineering unit, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. By 1992, Low’s mission to care for military ended when he left the Army. He picked up a new mission, caring for Veterans as a VA employee.

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01/12/2021 08:00 AM EST

veteran in wheelchair going over obstacle course

VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) are hosting the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New York City, August 8-13, 2021. Applications from eligible Veterans interested in competing may be completed online at www.wheelchairgames.org, and the application period is open now through April 2.

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01/11/2021 08:00 PM EST

Members of ACP shown at NBC studios.

All Post-9/11 Veterans are eligible for 12 free mentorship sessions with industry leaders from Fortune 500 companies through American Corporate Partners.

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01/11/2021 06:00 PM EST

Man, woman and three children

CaringBridge provides social and emotional support critical for families during hospitalization and healing. A place of help and hope and for Veterans, service members, families and their caregivers.

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01/11/2021 04:00 PM EST

Dr. Sabrina Clark is the director of VA’s Office of Voluntary Services, which facilitates the ability to volunteer for activities on behalf of Veterans, caregivers, and families.

At the same time, Clark encourages all African Americans and other minorities to stay informed about developments related to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.

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