If you are a Veteran 65 or older, you are at higher risk for moderate to severe flu illness. The CDC estimates that 70 to 85 percent of flu-related deaths are in those 65 and older.

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During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Pascal Poolaw Sr., who served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

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Almost 94,000 Americans were held as prisoners-of-war in Europe during World War II. In this episode of the “My Life, My Story” podcast, you’ll hear the story of Harry Johnson, who managed to escape.

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VBA proudly celebrates Native American Heritage Day. This day was established to honor and recognize the first people of this nation – Native Americans – and to celebrate their cultural heritage and integral importance to our past, present and future.

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