Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   George Coker: A story of perseverance 07/28/2022 02:00 PM EDT Navy Veteran George Coker served as a bombardier before becoming a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. The post George Coker: A story of perseverance appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Robert “Boots” Chouinard 07/28/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Robert “Boots” Chouinard, who served during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Robert “Boots” Chouinard appeared first on VAntage Point. New Veterans Crisis Line number – Dial 988 then Press 1 07/28/2022 10:00 AM EDT Spread the word: New Veterans Crisis Line number. Dial 988 then Press 1. A shorter, easier-to-remember way to get support quickly. The post New Veterans Crisis Line number – Dial 988 then Press 1 appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Navy Veteran Lenah S. Higbee 07/28/2022 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Lenah S. Higbee, the first living female recipient of the Navy Cross. The post America250: Navy Veteran Lenah S. Higbee appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps Veteran Don A. Jones 07/27/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps Veteran Don A. Jones, who served during WWII and later became director of the USC&GS. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps Veteran Don A. Jones appeared first on VAntage Point. Innovation revolutionary: A solution to prosthetic socks management 07/27/2022 10:00 AM EDT Innovation Specialist Billie Slater has developed a toolkit to help amputees and clinicians use prosthetic socks better. The post Innovation revolutionary: A solution to prosthetic socks management appeared first on VAntage Point. Emergency Preparedness Simulations: Functional exercises test durability of VA health systems 07/27/2022 09:00 AM EDT In this four-part series on VA Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, learn how simulation and emergency preparedness at VA work. The post Emergency Preparedness Simulations: Functional exercises test durability of VA health systems appeared first on VAntage Point. Find your career at VA through the Military Spouse Employment Partnership 07/26/2022 04:00 PM EDT As a military spouse, your resiliency and adaptability make you a great fit for VA, and the Military Spouse Employment Partnership can pave the way. The post Find your career at VA through the Military Spouse Employment Partnership appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Ming Chang 07/26/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Ming Chang, who was the first naturalized Asian American to reach flag rank in the Navy. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Ming Chang appeared first on VAntage Point. Finding Devine intervention in ending Veteran homelessness 07/26/2022 09:50 AM EDT Eileen Devine, national director of Health Care for Homeless Veterans, discusses the power of outreach and what you can do to help. The post Finding Devine intervention in ending Veteran homelessness appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Coast Guard Veteran Eugene “Gene” Gerrard 07/25/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Coast Guard Veteran Eugene “Gene” Gerrard, a recent centenarian and a Red Coat Ambassador. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Coast Guard Veteran Eugene “Gene” Gerrard appeared first on VAntage Point. Korean era Veteran leaves behind a legacy of service 07/25/2022 10:00 AM EDT From his service in Korea to his final battle, Marine Veteran William Nyman’s bravery reminds us of what it means to be a hero. The post Korean era Veteran leaves behind a legacy of service appeared first on VAntage Point. Kansas City VA and community celebrate green infrastructure project 07/24/2022 04:00 PM EDT A new park’s infrastructure controls the flow of water down from a VA hospital into the city drains and serves as Veteran healing garden. The post Kansas City VA and community celebrate green infrastructure project appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Franklin Douglas “Doug” Miller 07/24/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Franklin Douglas “Doug” Miller, a Green Beret in the Vietnam War who was awarded a Medal of Honor, a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, six Purple Hearts and an Air Medal for his service. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Franklin Douglas “Doug” Miller appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Ozark community partners help Veterans heal through cooking classes 07/23/2022 04:00 PM EDT VA, University of Arkansas Extension and Fayetteville Public Library assist Veterans on the road to recovery in Whole Health cooking classes. The post Ozark community partners help Veterans heal through cooking classes appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Ralph Parr 07/23/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Ralph Parr, who served as a fighter pilot in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Ralph Parr appeared first on VAntage Point. Celebrate Hire a Veteran Day with a new VA career 07/22/2022 04:00 PM EDT VA offers numerous career opportunities for Veterans, not just on National Hire a Veteran Day but every day. See what we have to offer. The post Celebrate Hire a Veteran Day with a new VA career appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Neel E. Kearby 07/22/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Neel E. Kearby, who served as a fighter pilot during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Neel E. Kearby appeared first on VAntage Point. Alabama teen first student with autism in VA youth program 07/22/2022 10:00 AM EDT Birmingham VA is proud to have Bryson Gause as the first teenage student with autism to participate in Summer Youth Volunteer program. The post Alabama teen first student with autism in VA youth program appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Gene Roddenberry: Creator of Star Trek 07/21/2022 02:00 PM EDT Army Air Corps Veteran Gene Roddenberry flew over 80 combat missions during World War II and later went on to create the hit science fiction series “Star Trek.” The post Gene Roddenberry: Creator of Star Trek appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William E. Vicars 07/21/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William E. Vicars. Vicars served two tours in Vietnam and 21 years in the Army. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William E. Vicars appeared first on VAntage Point. Salisbury VA expands sleep study capacity 07/21/2022 10:00 AM EDT Salisbury VA’s sleep clinic helps Veterans suffering with sleep apnea, daytime drowsiness, insomnia, and excessive snoring. The post Salisbury VA expands sleep study capacity appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt 07/21/2022 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt, who went on to be an actor, starring in films like “Alien” and “Top Gun.” The post America250: Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Patient advocate Longoria: Helping Veterans “any way I can” 07/20/2022 02:00 PM EDT Army Veteran and retired officer Martin Longoria is a patient advocate who “Likes to help the Veteran any way I can, whatever it may be.” The post Patient advocate Longoria: Helping Veterans “any way I can” appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Luis R. Visot 07/20/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Luis R. Visot, who served as the chief of staff for the United States Army Reserve. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Luis R. Visot appeared first on VAntage Point. Tour of Duty course: Understanding, appreciating Veterans’ service 07/20/2022 10:00 AM EDT Unique “Tour of Duty” course educates employees without military background to Veterans’ service and relates it to their own federal service. The post Tour of Duty course: Understanding, appreciating Veterans’ service appeared first on VAntage Point. Emergency Preparedness Simulations: Using tabletop exercises to protect Veterans 07/20/2022 09:00 AM EDT In this four-part series on VA Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, you will learn about simulation and emergency preparedness at VA. The post Emergency Preparedness Simulations: Using tabletop exercises to protect Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. VA to host naturalization outreach, help prevent future deportations of Veterans 07/19/2022 06:00 PM EDT In February 2022, VA requested non-citizen service member data from DoD so that it could host naturalization outreach via VA’s Solid Start. The post VA to host naturalization outreach, help prevent future deportations of Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. The top tips for transitioning military personnel from Veterans just like you 07/19/2022 04:00 PM EDT Leaving the service can be difficult for transitioning military personnel, so take this advice from those who have made the leap to civilian careers. The post The top tips for transitioning military personnel from Veterans just like you appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   PTSD Bytes #13: PTSD and Insomnia 07/19/2022 02:00 PM EDT In this episode of PTSD Bytes, clinical psychologist Dr. Elissa McCarthy discusses Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia. The post PTSD Bytes #13: PTSD and Insomnia appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Gil Hodges 07/19/2022 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Gil Hodges. Hodges served in the invasion of Okinawa and worked in intelligence operations during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Gil Hodges appeared first on VAntage Point. Gulf War Veterans’ engagement sessions 07/19/2022 09:50 AM EDT 1990-91 Gulf War Veterans with questions about Gulf War Illness are invited to engagement sessions with experts who want to hear from you. The post Gulf War Veterans’ engagement sessions appeared first on VAntage Point. Genetic testing may benefit patients with depression 07/19/2022 09:00 AM EDT A VA study has found that Pharmacogenomic, or genetic testing, can help providers avoid prescribing antidepressant medications that may have undesirable outcomes. The post Genetic testing may benefit patients with depression appeared first on VAntage Point. VA lands top five spot on Best Places to Work in the Federal Government list 07/18/2022 02:00 PM EDT As determined by the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, VA has been named as one of the government’s top five best places to work. The post VA lands top five spot on Best Places to Work in the Federal Government list appeared first on VAntage Point.