New VA/IBM GRIT App for Veterans, 9/11 First Responder Podcast, Memorial Pages for Veterans Interred at VA Cemeteries

Transition Training for Women Veterans, Equine Therapy

#VetResources - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors

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National Cemetery

Honoring Fallen Veterans Online

The Veterans Legacy Memorial is the first digital platform dedicated entirely to memory preservation for the 3.7 million Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries. Each Veteran will have their own memorial page. Search the site for Veterans, find out where they are buried and read the details of their lives and service. Future capabilities may be expanded to allow families, survivors, fellow Veterans and others to add photos and share memories to a deceased Veteran's memorial page.

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VA, IBM Unveil AI-Powered Mental Fitness App to Help Veterans Transition, Find Employment

GRIT
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and IBM unveiled a new mobile application—called "Get Results in Transition"—specifically designed to help veterans, reservists and other service members better understand and boost their mental fitness and overall well-being.

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Secretary Wilkie Live on Facebook

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Join VA Secretary Robert Wilkie and PREVENTS Executive Director Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen to discuss VA's efforts to end Veteran suicide 11 a.m. ET this Monday, September 16. Like our official Facebook page and then tune in Monday for the live broadcast. The PREVENTS Executive Order focuses on improving the quality of life of our nation's Veterans and developing a national public health roadmap to lower the Veteran suicide rate using a whole of government approach and partners in the private sector.

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VA Podcast: Air Force Veteran John Baxter, 9/11 first responder

911
On September 11, 2001, Air Force flight surgeon John Baxter showed up to work at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, to a full load of patients and completing physicals–just like any other day.
Halfway through his morning while getting his next patient, he saw that a civilian airliner had flown into one of the World Trade Center towers.

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Learn how Therapeutic Riding Programs can help you. 

Brave Hearts
BraveHearts is the largest Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship International program in the country and serves Veterans at no cost. The program offers equine services to provide emotional, cognitive, social and physical benefits. 
Trail to Zero plans rides for September 14 in New York City and September 28 in Chicago.

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Register now for in-person or Virtual Sessions led by Women Veterans

Womens Health Transition Training
This free training is designed for Active Duty service women planning on transitioning to civilian or Reserve/National Guard status within the next calendar year, or women Veterans and current National Guard/Reserve members who have not yet enrolled into VA healthcare.

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National Resource Directory
Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? Featured Resource: Mercy Medical Angels
Since 1972 Mercy Medical Angels has led the nation with charitable transportation to medical care. Today more than 17,000 free trips to medical care are provided each year, ensuring that no one in need is denied medical care because they don't have transportation.
VA Welcome Kit

Find a VA Facility near you.

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Not sure where to start?

 VA WELCOME KIT

 

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? 

Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator
Talk with other Veterans who have walked in your shoes on RallyPoint.

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)


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