Many people are drawn to meditation to help manage those times when things seem down or out of our control. There are many different types of meditation, including visualization, compassion, gratitude, breath, mantra – and the list goes on. These meditations can improve your life by reducing stress and anxiety, and help you feel more grounded and at ease.
On July 15, 2021, at 12 noon (EST), the Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA) will commemorate the second annual Day of Affirmation at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. This date marks the 75th anniversary of President Harry S. Truman’s review of the returning 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT) on the White House Ellipse on July 15, 1946.
During Shark Week, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Robert Borrego, a chief surgical officer during Iraqi Freedom who now treats shark bite victims.
Robert Shaw, Marine Corps and Vietnam Veteran, thought he had a sinus infection. It was COVID-19. “His temperature was 102°. We immediately drove to the Montgomery VA Emergency Room.”
Upgrading your My HealtheVet account takes just a few steps and is free. If you want to upgrade in person or through a video appointment, contact the My HealtheVet Coordinator in your VA facility.
