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06/10/2021 02:00 PM EDT

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Navy Veteran and Activist Monica Helms is the creator of the Transgender Flag

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06/10/2021 11:30 AM EDT

Air Force Veteran Olga Custodio is today's Veteran of the day.

During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Olga Custodio, the first Latina to graduate from Air Force pilot training.

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06/10/2021 10:00 AM EDT

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You Asked, We Answered: What can I do once I’m fully vaccinated? Find answers to this and other COVID-19-related questions.

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06/10/2021 09:00 AM EDT

Navy Veteran Dick

Navy Veteran Dick got a second lease on life when his VA doctor helped him to lose almost a hundred pounds. Now, back to an active, healthy lifestyle, he credits VA with the win.

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06/10/2021 08:00 AM EDT

Male Veteran talks with VA doctor on computer screen

The numbers confirm telehealth is today’s remote health care revolution. VA wants to make access possible for all Veterans. Ask your health care provider about the Digital Divide Consult.

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06/09/2021 08:15 PM EDT

A cover letter could help land your dream job when applying to VA.

Despite a global pandemic, VBA has remained resilient in breaking boundaries with the completion of the one millionth claim this week. This is the second fastest rate within a fiscal year of completion in VA history with last year’s date of May 26 being the fastest on record to reach one million claims completed.

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06/09/2021 06:00 PM EDT

Two women talking

VA’s Million Veteran Program is one of the largest genetics research programs in the world. In a new video, Women Veterans invite women to enroll to make the future of medicine better for women.

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06/09/2021 04:00 PM EDT

Therapist talks to Veteran on computer monitor

A new telehealth physical therapy (PT) clinic at the VA Phoenix Medical Center lets Veterans begin VA outpatient PT at home after total knee replacements.

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