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  • WWII Veteran suits up for hockey at 98

    WWII Veteran suits up for hockey at 98

    Navy Veteran Gene Wagner still suits up and plays ice hockey twice a week at age 98. He receives his medical care at Milwaukee VA.

  • ‘VA stuck with me. They gave me time to get it right’

    ‘VA stuck with me. They gave me time to get it right’

    Here's how a Marine Corps Veteran got it right with Compensated Work Therapy Program.

  • WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 106

    WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 106

    Army Veteran Tommy Gwynn feels even better today than he did six years ago when he turned 100.

  • TeleMental Health helps Veteran rediscover joy

    TeleMental Health helps Veteran rediscover joy

    Alfred Izzarone was able to continue treatment for his PTSD without interruption through VA TeleMental Health.

  • Heart valve procedure gives hope

    Heart valve procedure gives hope

    Vietnam Veteran receives life-saving heart valve procedure at VA Eastern Colorado.

  • Live Whole Health #275: Connecting with balance

    Live Whole Health #275: Connecting with balance

    Creating balance in your life is what Whole Health is all about, and VA offers tools to help you succeed!

  • Foreign Medical Program claims will be paid by direct deposit

    Foreign Medical Program claims will be paid by direct deposit

    Veterans who live or travel abroad receiving care under the Foreign Medical Program for service-connected disabilities will get claims paid by direct deposit.

  • Healthy eating can improve mental health

    Healthy eating can improve mental health

    Nutrition tips on what to eat for a healthy body and improved mental health.

  • Veterans take the lead at Golden Age Games

    Veterans take the lead at Golden Age Games

    Veterans will soon Feel the Victory in Memphis for the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games.

  • Quitting tobacco? Here are five facts to help you   

    Quitting tobacco? Here are five facts to help you   

    Start creating a plan for how to stop using tobacco.

  • Marine Corps Veteran proudly serves in VA Police Force

    Marine Corps Veteran proudly serves in VA Police Force

    Meet VISN 12 Chief of Police Timothy Jantz and learn how he works with the facilities and Chiefs within VISN 12 to protect Veterans, their families and staff.

  • Save time filing your CHAMPVA claim online

    Save time filing your CHAMPVA claim online

    CHAMPVA beneficiaries can file their claims online for a faster and easier experience, compared to faxing and mailing.

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