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Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.
And the 2025 Veterans Day poster contest winner is…
The votes are in and the winner of the 2025 Veterans Day Poster Contest is...
VA enlists digital tool to help prevent Veteran suicide
VA’s SQUARES technology for reducing Veteran homelessness is marking its 10th Anniversary by expanding to tackle Veteran suicide prevention.
Life insurance premiums discounted for service members, spouses and Veterans
Starting July 1, 2025, service members, their spouses and Veterans covered under VA life insurance programs will see lower monthly premiums.
VA continues partnership with Oracle Health to deploy Federal Electronic Health Record
This week, VA awarded the third option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization.

The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.

Centenarian Veterans honored at Maui PACT Act event
Veterans at event offered health screenings, diabetic foot checks, vaccines, blood pressure checks, VA benefits and PACT Act registration.
How a Vietnam Veteran benefited from the PACT Act
82-year-old Army Veteran Wendell Bell was 30% service connected disabled and unaware of what he was eligible for under the PACT Act.
VA leads the way in exposure-informed care
As of July 2024, VA has approved more than 1.1 million claims made through the PACT Act. VA leads the way in exposure-informed care.
Veterans receive support and benefits at PACT Act event
Hundreds of Veterans attended an event aimed at providing support and assistance through the VA PACT Act.
The PACT Act: 2024 Expanded Health Care Eligibility toolkit
VA has prepared this PACT Act Stakeholder Toolkit for you to use and share information about VA’s expansion of health care eligibility for Veterans.

Serving those who served: Food service careers at VA
July 11, 2025

From preparing nutritious meals to supporting hospital kitchen operations, VA food service workers help ensure that Veterans receive high-quality, nourishing meals.
Veterans Justice Outreach Program helps Veteran turn her life around
July 11, 2025

Army Veteran Christina Wagner turned her life around thanks to the Veterans Justice Outreach Program, which identifies justice-involved Veterans and facilitates their access to VA services as early as possible.
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on toxic exposures, community care and leukemia
July 11, 2025

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on the effects of Gulf War exposures on heart disease risk, increasing non-VA prescriptions and a potential new leukemia treatment.
Breastfeeding support for women Veterans
July 10, 2025

Are you thinking about the best way to feed your baby? Here is what you need to know.
Houston VA provides top pancreas care
July 9, 2025

Houston VA been designated as the first Center of Excellence for pancreas care within the VA system by the National Pancreas Foundation.
24/7 peer support for Veterans, 365 days a year
July 9, 2025

Vets4Warriors offers 24/7 confidential peer support year-round to make sure no Veteran or member of the military family feels alone.