Posted on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021

VAntage Point Update

VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   VA police officer saves a life at a wedding 09/26/2021 02:00 PM EDT VA police officer: “I felt like a duck on the water. Calm on the surface but paddling like crazy underneath trying to get everything right.” The post VA police officer saves a life at a wedding appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Hernan E. Jaso 09/26/2021 11:30 AM EDT During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Hernan E. Jaso, who served in the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Hernan E. Jaso appeared first on VAntage Point. Oklahoma City VA and Homeless Alliance help homeless Veterans 09/26/2021 09:00 AM EDT The pandemic canceled their Stand Down again but that didn’t stop Oklahoma City VA and the Homeless Alliance from helping homeless Veterans. The post Oklahoma City VA and Homeless Alliance help homeless Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Marine Corps Veteran climbs multiple sclerosis mountain 09/25/2021 02:00 PM EDT Marine Corps Veteran with multiple sclerosis describes the highs and lows of her personal mountain. Determined to “start living again.” The post Marine Corps Veteran climbs multiple sclerosis mountain appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Roland Granville Downing 09/25/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Roland Granville Downing, who served on the USS Latimer during the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Roland Granville Downing appeared first on VAntage Point. Fresh Focus S7 #35: Tips and tricks to starting a garden 09/25/2021 09:00 AM EDT Do you ever seek out your family for advice? Our Fresh Focus Dietitians can help show you how to begin before you even pick up your plate. The post Fresh Focus S7 #35: Tips and tricks to starting a garden appeared first on VAntage Point. 100,000 Veterans have switched to direct deposit to protect their benefits 09/24/2021 06:00 PM EDT VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) in 2019. Since then, more than 100,000 Veterans have switched to direct deposit. The post 100,000 Veterans have switched to direct deposit to protect their benefits appeared first on VAntage Point. VIDEO: Biomedical engineers support Veteran care throughout VA 09/24/2021 04:00 PM EDT Michelle Baquie, one of the national biomedical engineers at VA, discussed engineering careers on our Talk About It Tuesday broadcast. The post VIDEO: Biomedical engineers support Veteran care throughout VA appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   North Texas Vet Center holds open house and benefits fair 09/24/2021 02:00 PM EDT “The Vet Center has been helpful and there are some extra things I’ve learned. I came to see what information might be useful to me.” The post North Texas Vet Center holds open house and benefits fair appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Bernice Marie Uribe Requenez 09/24/2021 11:30 AM EDT During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Bernice Marie Uribe Requenez, who served during the Korean War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Bernice Marie Uribe Requenez appeared first on VAntage Point. Why I get my health care at VA: Coast Guard Veteran Chris 09/24/2021 10:00 AM EDT After a plane crash lead to his paralysis, VA introduced Chris to adaptive skiing. One run down the mountain gave him his life back. The post Why I get my health care at VA: Coast Guard Veteran Chris appeared first on VAntage Point. The iEX talks return alongside an exciting keynote 09/24/2021 09:00 AM EDT The VHA Innovation Experience Marquee Event will once again bring the same excitement as year’s past with iEX Talks and an exciting keynote. The post The iEX talks return alongside an exciting keynote appeared first on VAntage Point. Vets First Podcast S:2 E:1: Kicking off season 2 09/23/2021 06:00 PM EDT In the first episode of the Vets First Podcast season 2, podcast hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea overview the guests and topics featured. The post Vets First Podcast S:2 E:1: Kicking off season 2 appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Jeanne Holm: First of many 09/23/2021 02:00 PM EDT Despite joining the military when women had few opportunities, Jeanne Holm defied many odds and became a leader who promoted gender equality in the Air Force. The post Jeanne Holm: First of many appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran John Reyes 09/23/2021 11:30 AM EDT During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran John Reyes, who served in the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran John Reyes appeared first on VAntage Point. No Veteran Left Behind: Texas VA on the road to rural, elderly Veterans 09/23/2021 10:00 AM EDT The South Texas VA hit the road with its No Veteran Left Behind Tour. A caravan of specialists brought information on VA services to over 2,000 senior Veterans. The post No Veteran Left Behind: Texas VA on the road to rural, elderly Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Air Force Veteran Sidney Gutierrez 09/23/2021 09:00 AM EDT This week’s America250 salute is Air Force Veteran Sidney Gutierrez, who served as an F-16 test pilot before becoming the first Hispanic American NASA astronaut. The post America250: Air Force Veteran Sidney Gutierrez appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   2021 VHA Shark Tank Competition Finalists Announced 09/22/2021 04:00 PM EDT The VHA Shark Tank Competition is bringing frontline innovators into a rousing Shark Tank-style pitch competition to help spread their work The post 2021 VHA Shark Tank Competition Finalists Announced appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Juan Carlos Gonzales 09/22/2021 11:30 AM EDT During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Juan Carlos Gonzales, who served in the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Juan Carlos Gonzales appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran’s hip replacement used precise robotic surgery 09/22/2021 10:00 AM EDT VA surgeon says new technology is very powerful. Surgeries performed with precise accuracy, allowing for better outcomes for Veterans. The post Veteran’s hip replacement used precise robotic surgery appeared first on VAntage Point. Virtual reality collaboration is transforming Veterans’ health care 09/22/2021 09:00 AM EDT VHA IE is using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality tools to enable Veterans to partake in VR immersion therapy The post Virtual reality collaboration is transforming Veterans’ health care appeared first on VAntage Point. Welcome.US – Supporting our Afghan neighbors 09/21/2021 06:00 PM EDT Welcome.US is a coalition that’s built by leaders across sectors, political parties, and all walks of life who are coming together to do everything we can to support Afghans seeking safety The post Welcome.US – Supporting our Afghan neighbors appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Black blood donors needed to help patients with sickle cell disease 09/21/2021 04:00 PM EDT The American Red Cross needs Black blood donors to donate blood to help patients with sickle cell disease, who routinely need blood. The post Black blood donors needed to help patients with sickle cell disease appeared first on VAntage Point. Gaming, simulation teach how to manage difficult airways 09/21/2021 02:00 PM EDT Dr. Jessica Feinleib develops award-winning approach to teach life-saving procedures. Motivation was tragic cases resulting in loss of life. The post Gaming, simulation teach how to manage difficult airways appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Orlando Llenza 09/21/2021 11:30 AM EDT During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Orlando Llenza, who achieved the rank of major general. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Orlando Llenza appeared first on VAntage Point. VA supports providers who serve Veterans 09/21/2021 09:50 AM EDT The SRM program provides free consultation and resources: including therapeutic best practices for providers working with Veterans at risk for suicide. The post VA supports providers who serve Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. 100 years of nursing history in 2 minutes or less 09/21/2021 09:00 AM EDT Nurses are the backbone of VA’s health system and make a profound impact on the lives of Veterans every day, just as they have for the last 100 years. The post 100 years of nursing history in 2 minutes or less appeared first on VAntage Point. America250: Veterans, active duty, Reserve, Guard can submit photos for November Salute 09/20/2021 06:00 PM EDT Veterans, active duty service members, Reservists, and Guard members can submit photos online Sept. 15-Oct. 20 as part of the America250 November Salute. People can submit photos online at america250.org/november-salute. The post America250: Veterans, active duty, Reserve, Guard can submit photos for November Salute appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Live Whole Health #89: Awareness of Breath 09/20/2021 04:00 PM EDT In mindfulness practice, we focus on something as an anchor, like physical sensations in the body or awareness of breath or sound. The post Live Whole Health #89: Awareness of Breath appeared first on VAntage Point. VA program builds learning network, care for rural Veterans 09/20/2021 02:00 PM EDT Many VA locations in rural communities have limited or no academic affiliation. VA is solving the challenge of adding 1,500 positions to its training program. The post VA program builds learning network, care for rural Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point. Tenth anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell 09/20/2021 12:57 PM EDT Today marks the tenth anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, a policy put into place on Feb. 28, 1994 to prevent lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) service members from serving in the military openly. The post Tenth anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Irene Halfman LaFever 09/20/2021 11:30 AM EDT Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Irene Halfman LaFever, who served in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Irene Halfman LaFever appeared first on VAntage Point. Veteran finds new voice after cancer 09/20/2021 10:00 AM EDT Army Veteran Arthur Daniels found a new voice after battling throat cancer. He uses his recovery journey to offer support to fellow Veterans. The post Veteran finds new voice after cancer appeared first on VAntage Point. VBA urgently seeks Veterans Service Representatives 09/20/2021 09:00 AM EDT The Veterans Benefits Administration is now hiring Veterans Service Representatives nationwide to assist with new and existing claims. The post VBA urgently seeks Veterans Service Representatives appeared first on VAntage Point. Borne the Battle #256: Marine Veteran David Bonilla, Audio Engineer, Emmy Award Winning Foley Artist 09/20/2021 08:00 AM EDT On this episode of Borne the Battle, Marine Veteran David Bonilla talks about his military service and his journey to becoming an Emmy Award Winning foley artist and audio engineer. The post Borne the Battle #256: Marine Veteran David Bonilla, Audio Engineer, Emmy Award Winning Foley Artist appeared first on VAntage Point. VA MOVE! program offers Veterans lasting change 09/19/2021 04:00 PM EDT Two Ohio Veterans embrace healthier lifestyles through VA’s judgment-free MOVE! program. Dietitian: “Healthy living isn’t one-size-fits-all.” The post VA MOVE! program offers Veterans lasting change appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   112-year-old Veteran: “Serve God and be nice to people.” 09/19/2021 02:00 PM EDT Army Veteran Lawrence Brooks celebrated his 112th birthday Sept. 12. He is America’s oldest WWII Veteran. “Caring for him a privilege.” The post 112-year-old Veteran: “Serve God and be nice to people.” appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran John David Perez 09/19/2021 11:30 AM EDT During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran John David Perez, who retired after 30 years as a master chief petty officer. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran John David Perez appeared first on VAntage Point. Fruits, vegetables and prebiotics: a tasty way to a healthy gut 09/18/2021 04:00 PM EDT VA dietitian: probiotics protect us by acting as a barrier from harmful substances, viruses, fungi and dangerous bacteria that we ingest. The post Fruits, vegetables and prebiotics: a tasty way to a healthy gut appeared first on VAntage Point.     Posted on September 18, 2021September 18, 2021 VAntage Point Update     VETERANS AFFAIRS         VAntage Point   Local students spend summer learning about Veterans and health care 09/18/2021 02:00 PM EDT For a few teenagers across South Carolina, the summer of 2021 provided an opportunity to learn more about Veterans and health care. The post Local students spend summer learning about Veterans and health care appeared first on VAntage Point. #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Edward J. Mechenbier 09/18/2021 11:30 AM EDT On the Air Force birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Edward J. Mechenbier, an F-4C pilot during the Vietnam War. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Edward J. Mechenbier appeared first on VAntage Point. Lt. Col. Clyde East: The Double Ace 09/18/2021 09:00 AM EDT Clyde East served in the Air Force for 25 years, once holding the record for the highest number of repeat combat medals earned during service. The post Lt. Col. Clyde East: The Double Ace appeared first on VAntage Point. Rexford H. Dettre Jr.: Evading Capture 09/17/2021 06:00 PM EDT Maj. Gen. Rexford Dettre served in the Army Air Force during World War II and became a prisoner of war (POW) after being captured by the Germans. He later served in the Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and worked with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The post Rexford H. Dettre Jr.: Evading Capture appeared first on VAntage Point. Applying for a VA job? Here’s how to keep your application forms in order 09/17/2021 04:00 PM EDT If you’re applying for a VA job, you’ve probably already noticed that the federal application process is different than in the civilian world. We know the federal government has a bit of a reputation for lengthy processes and forms. While we try to streamline the application process as much as possible, there are usually at […] The post Applying for a VA job? Here’s how to keep your application forms in order appeared first on VAntage Point.