Face of InnoVAtion is a regular series from the VHA IE focusing on VA employees who are working to change and save Veteran lives through innovation.

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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Victoria Turney, who served as a gunnery sergeant during the Persian Gulf War.

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At VA San Diego, Dr. Albert Leung is leading a trial of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat persistent headaches. Such headaches are often seen in military personnel with concussions.

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Air Force Veteran Emerald Ralston stepped off the southern point of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia, March 19. Since then, she has been hiking, connecting with nature and recovering from a difficult transition out of the military. She’s on a mission to complete the 2,185-mile long trail through the help of Warrior Expeditions.

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Lorry Luscri is one of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Veteran Care Coordinators at each VA medical center. She has a very straightforward message for Veterans with LGBT and related identities. “You do not have to be afraid to come to the VA for care,” she said. “You are and have always been welcome here and should take advantage of all the great services available through the VA for all Veterans.”

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AARP has developed comprehensive guides to 10 key sites of memorials, military museums and other historic locations found across the United States.

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