Are you a veteran seeking a challenge and adventure? Registration is now open for VA's 2023 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic (NVSSC) from June 4 to 9 in San Diego. Spots are limited, so take note of the Feb. 10 deadline to submit your...
Annie text messages are bright spot for veterans’ caregivers
Last month's National Family Caregivers Month recognizes and honors those who selflessly care for their loved ones. Being a veteran's caregiver can take a toll on your physical and mental health. One way that VA can support you is through...
Top 10 places for veterans to find leadership careers
Transitioning from a military career to a civilian career is not always easy; however, there is the recognition of the value that veterans bring in terms of leadership and teamwork. A recent analysis by LinkedIn's Economic Graph team looked at...
Veteran homelessness decreased by 11% in the last two years
VA, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness announced preliminary results of the 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count for Veterans, Nov. 1, 2022. The PIT Count is the annual effort to...
In hosting a Vietnam War era Veterans Pinning Ceremony Oct. 20 at Lakewood City Hall, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland's (WA-10) sincerity toward the veterans and their family members was palpable. "My father, William Strickland, is a veteran...
VA closes gap in survivor benefits for LGBTQ+ Veterans and survivors
VA announced Oct. 13 that it is closing a gap in survivor benefits for certain survivors of LGBTQ+ Veterans - specifically, for those who were unable to wed until the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision, and who, therefore, were not...
