Posted on November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 by editorVAntage Point Update VETERANS AFFAIRS VAntage Point Commander Ernest E. Evans: Down with the ship 11/18/2021 02:00 PM EST Cmdr. Ernest E. Evans captained the USS Johnston which sank during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. For his actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The post Commander Ernest E. Evans: Down with the ship appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Howard “Ken” Potts 11/18/2021 11:30 AM EST Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Howard “Ken” Potts, who served on USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Howard “Ken” Potts appeared first on VAntage Point. Don’t quit trying. Try quitting with VA – and staying smoke-free 11/18/2021 10:00 AM EST The Great American Smokeout is Nov. 18. VA encourages Veterans to learn about its many resources to help them quit smoking. The post Don’t quit trying. Try quitting with VA – and staying smoke-free appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Army Veteran Tony K. Burris 11/18/2021 09:00 AM EST This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Tony K. Burris, who fought in the Korean War and posthumously received a Medal of Honor. The post America250: Army Veteran Tony K. Burris appeared first on VAntage Point. Three ways VA is tackling the rural clinical workforce crisis 11/18/2021 08:00 AM EST VA workforce initiatives drive providers and researchers’ focus on rural Veteran health care. Rural counties experiencing employee shortages. The post Three ways VA is tackling the rural clinical workforce crisis appeared first on VAntage Point. Veterans stay connected with communications platform 11/17/2021 04:00 PM EST CaringBridge helps Veterans, loved ones stay connected during health challenges with a free, easy-to-use and secure communications platform. The post Veterans stay connected with communications platform appeared first on VAntage Point.