Air Force Veteran Juan served from 1962 to 1969. He didn’t come to VA for care until many years later when, self-employed and without insurance, health bills depleted his funds.
Chief Mast. Sgt. Melvin Bockelman served in the Merchant Marines during World War II before commissioning into the Air Force. He worked to computerize the Air Defense Command in Colorado before joining the Kansas City Police Department.
Innovation program provides opportunity for employees to get engaged in their work. It brings new ideas, tools, and experiences to their work setting with the goal of improving Veterans’ experiences.
Navy Vietnam Veteran Harry Collins always believed he was fine. He stuck to his daily routines and went to work, leading an outwardly normal life. But his “I’m fine” routine never included how to manage his thoughts and emotions following his war time service.
Veteran Richard Weldon, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6786, shares his experience with the ATLAS site in his community — and the impact it has had on Veterans living in Eureka, Montana.
