How a Sailor Got His Name Back, Discharge Upgrades, Wreaths Across American Will Go On

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VA's Solid Start Program Eases 70K Veterans' Transition VA has connected ~70K Veterans with VA benefits and services in their first year post-separation from service. Over a series of calls from VA, Veterans get their questions answered and get a solid start in their civilian life.  LEARN MORE Get Your Flu Shot Today VA coronavirus Updates | Chatbot | App | Weekly Report When COVID-19 vaccine comes, VA will be ready

Events this Week Dec. 10 - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution: Detroit, Michigan Dec. 10 - Alternative Small Business Financing Webinar Dec. 11 - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution: Charleston, South Carolina Dec. 11 - Soldiers’ Angels Veteran Food Distribution: Denver, Colorado Dec. 14 - Creative Forces Virtual Arts Engagement & Telehealth Summit Dec. 14 - Virtual Veteran Business Chat Dec. 15 - Translating Military Work Experience through Storytelling Dec. 15 - Webinar on Certification with Center for Verification and Evaluation Dec. 17 - Vet Talks with Jerrod Niemann exclusive for the Veteran Community VIEW ALL EVENTS VIDEO: How a Sailor Got His Name Back Billy James Johnson lost his life and identity when the ship he called home was attacked on Dec 7, 1941. This is the story of how he and 270 of his shipmates got their names back. WATCH   VIDEO: Rallypoint Top Posts In this 5-in-5 episode, we'll cover the E-4 Mafia, colored berets, mini-medals, and more. WATCH   Other than Honorable Discharge? Learn how you can apply to be considered for an upgrade or correction to your discharge status, if your discharge was related to certain categories. APPLY TO UPGRADE Are You a Veteran's Caregiver? Learn about VA Caregiver Support Services VA's Compassionate Contact Corps Keeps You Connected Veterans can stay socially connected through phone or video calls with trained volunteers with VA's new Compassionate Contact Corps support program. Talk to your provider about how you can connect with someone who shares your interests and understands your experiences! CONNECT TODAY Veterans’ health act signed into law Calling Women Veteran Trailblazers! The Center for Women Veterans is highlighting women Veterans who have made an impact on the lives of Veterans, their families, caregivers, or survivors. Submit your nomination today! LEARN MORE  Hear Veterans describe symptoms of PTSD Wreaths Across America Will Go On Veterans and their families can participate in Wreaths Across America in national cemeteries, but there will be restrictions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. LEARN MORE VA and USPS Partner to Protect Veterans from Postal Scams Veterans Can Join Civil Air Patrol Veterans looking to use their military background while helping the community and mentoring young people have an opportunity through the Civil Air Patrol. LEARN MORE VA is Improving Processes for Job Applicants Borne the Battle Podcast The Satterlys discuss Tom’s unique military career, Jen’s filmmaking career, writing a book as an untrained writer, their journey with post traumatic stress, and co-founding the All Secure Foundation. LEARN MORE     LISTEN   VHA Chief of Staff Jon Jensen chats with Acting DEPSEC Pamela Powers In this episode, Chats with the Chief discusses VA’s new electronic health record go-live and VA’s commitment to elevating the Veteran care experience. WATCH   Holiday Meal Planning with Diabetes Learn healthy holiday habits: how to plan delicious holiday meals while managing diabetes.  LEARN MORE    LISTEN

VAntage Point Blogs: Dream Foundation makes final dreams come true Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment Live Whole Health #48: Give yourself a break with acupressure Peer support specialists help Veterans in crisis How synthetic data will improve Veteran health and care Free produce for Veterans at Charleston VA VA News Releases: VA Colmery Act IT implementation complete Sec. Wilkie statement on the passing of Chuck Yeager  VA Solid Start program makes strides in first year

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