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The Search for Corpsman Williams  In 2019, a dying Marine reached out to VA and Together We Served to find the Navy Corpsman who saved his life in Vietnam. Read this incredible three-part story and watch a video published this week in honor of Vietnam War Veterans Day. READ MORE WATCH

Connect with Other Veterans Through Together We Served Together We Served provides a virtual base to connect Veterans and active military service members. Veterans can receive a free one-year premium membership. READ MORE Upcoming Events (all times ET unless noted) Mar. 31, 4-5 p.m. - Veterans Career Live: Employer Session - CACI Apr. 6, 12-1:30 p.m. - Investing in the Digital Age Apr. 6, 3-4 p.m. - Investing in the Digital Age Apr. 6, 3-4 p.m. - Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing Apr. 6, 4-7 p.m. - The Research Advisory Committee On Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses: Subcommittee Veteran Engagement Session Apr. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - The Research Advisory Committee On Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses: Subcommittee Veteran Engagement Session Apr. 7, 1-2 p.m. - Vet XL: Virginia Veterans Q&A VIEW ALL EVENTS VA Seeks Input on Challenges to Veteran Voter Registration Help VA best assist Veterans like you in registering to vote! As part of VA’s “whole health” approach to care, we believe that it is part of our duty to Veterans and their families to ensure that you are able to exercise the right to vote that you fought and served to protect. Click here to learn more and take the survey to share your voice. TAKE THE SURVEY VA, Vietnam Veterans of America Host Live Discussion on Age-Friendly Health Care Resources As we get older, our health care needs may change. Join a Facebook Live Event April 6 at noon (ET) as VA, in partnership with Vietnam Veterans of America, highlights age-friendly health care resources that support Veterans at every stage of life. JOIN VA’s Mobile App Offers Veterans Convenient Access to VA Health and Benefits Since its launch in July 2021, more than 300,000 Veterans have used the VA mobile app for health and benefits. Discover some of the app’s great features. READ MORE Disability Compensation and Benefits Available to Vietnam War Veterans With an estimated 6 million Vietnam Veterans currently living in the U.S. or abroad, VA remains dedicated to serving all Veterans of the Vietnam Era, along with their family members and caregivers. LEARN MORE Adaptive Winter Sports Instruction Event Provides Challenges, Hope for Disabled Veterans The 36th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic (WSC) is underway in Snowmass, Colo. The event, hosted by VA and DAV, allows disabled Veterans to challenge themselves through winter sports. Learn more from Gayle-Jayne Allyson, a Coast Guard and Army Veteran, who shares her WSC experience and how it reminds her that “a disability doesn’t define us, it is just a part of us.” LEARN MORE OTH Mental Health Services, Learning Through Simulation, & Snacks for a Healthy Heart  In this episode of The BLUF we look at benefits for service members separated with "Other Than Honorable" discharges, how VA uses simulation-based learning to increase clinical capabilities, and edible snacks for a healthier heart.  WATCH Borne the Battle: Army Veteran Fred Bourjaily, Vietnam War Veteran, Veteran Treatment Court Mentor Army Veteran Frederick Bourjaily served over a half-century ago in the Vietnam War. In this week's Borne the Battle episode, listen as he shares his Army journey, commitment to helping Veterans, and work as a Veteran Treatment Court mentor. LISTEN WATCH READ MORE Hear women Veterans describe sources of support Veteran Jobs Production Supervisor - Bristol, IN  Certified Dispute Resolution Analyst - Remote Senior Solutions Designer Fire & Security - St. Louis, MO Production Lead - Cedar Park, TX Propeller Technician – San Diego, CA, Poulsbo, WA, Chesapeake, VA  Western Technologies - Multiple Roles and Locations Messer - Commercial Truck Driver (NJ) Green Home Solutions Company - Environmental Technician (MD) Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: What's The Most Ridiculous Thing You've Seen Someone Get Chewed Out For? 5 Transition Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.  POST FREE JOB VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine Advance Auto Parts 10% discount on in store items for active duty, Veterans and families. Champs Sports 15% off military discount for most items. Microsoft 10% off select products. Available for active military, Veterans, reservists and National Guard members. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VAntage Point Blogs: From medication to meditation – Whole Health changes lives Survey uncovers family perceptions on end-of-life care for Veterans Women vital to historic Tuskegee medical center Disability compensation and benefits available to Vietnam War Veterans Center for Women Veterans remembers Women Vietnam War Veterans National Vietnam War Veterans Day – March 29 Photos shed light on food insecurity in Post-9/11 Veterans Vietnam Veteran has worked to reverse rude homecoming Finding Vietnam Veteran and Navy Corpsman Gregory Williams, pt.3 Martinsburg VA honors one of their own on Vietnam Veterans Day Christopher Carver, Purple Heart Veteran, VA hospital’s Employee of the Year How VA and partners helped a Vietnam Veteran find Corpsman Williams, pt.2 Honor Women’s History Month by making Veteran homelessness history Gulf Coast VA observes Women’s History Month Healthier kidneys through your kitchen A Vietnam Veteran’s search for the Corpsman who saved his life, pt.1 VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans gets four new members Prestigious VA scientific honor bears name of former VA medical director Veteran finds employment, financial success with Combined Arms Single sign-in eases Veteran access to VA websites VA honors Alwyn Cashe on National Medal of Honor Day #VADidThat: Million Veteran Program leads way to medical discoveries, one Veteran at a time #OperationSong Tom Spooner Virtual care opens doors to more TBI treatment options for Veterans America250: Navy Veteran Ann Agnes Bernatitus Helping Veterans overcome misconceptions about VA health care: Part 2 VA is growing! Plans to modernize VA will lead to growth and better care for Veterans VA News Releases:  VA shares implementation plan and locations of PAWS Act pilot program VA continues implementation of new electronic health record system at second site in Washington State Secretary McDonough statement on FY 2023 budget VA promotes greater access to voter information to Veterans and families VA to award millions in grants to improve transitional housing facilities

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