VA’s national ceremonies prepare to honor their military dead. Read the full story
Monthly Archives: May 2011
2011 – 2012 Participating Yellow Ribbon Programs
The Yellow Ribbon Program enrollment season has ended . You can find a list of participating programs on our website by clicking on the title of the RSS feed. The participating Yellow Ribbon programs in this list are the ones we’ve processed. We will continue to process and update this list. We expect all approved agreements to be posted by June 3, 2011.
National Veterans Golden Age Games
Veterans of war become veteran athletes at the National Veterans Golden Age Games. The rehabilitative senior sports program includes competitions in 14 different sports. Read the full story
New Treatment Options for Tinnitus Sufferers
Tinnitus is a symptom that can’t be cured, but it can be lived with. The Progressive Tinnitus Management program teaches Veterans how to cope with the ringing in their ears through sound therapy and coping techniques. Read the full story
Pat Tillman Scholarship Initiative
Information now online about the Pat Tillman Scholarship Initiative as well as the Department of Education’s scholarship database.
Two Needs – One Great Solution
Homeless Vets prepare puppies for training as explosive detection dogs in program designed to make a positive difference in the lives of Veterans and provide America with highly trained dogs in the fight against crime and terrorism. Read the full story
Classes help Veterans with Mental Illness
Veterans with mental illness at the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers choose from a wide variety of activities on their way to attaining a meaningful self-determined role in the community. Read the full story
VA Helping Women Veterans Conquer Posttraumatic Stress
Prolonged Exposure Therapy asks Veterans to face their traumatic memories and the negative impact those events had on their lives. With the help of a therapist, PTSD sufferers can find relief. Read the full story
VA Nurse Recognized For Her Work on Behalf of Cancer Survivors
Ellen Ballard, recipient of prestigious nurses’ award, works with patients and teaches cancer survivors about the need for ongoing surveillance. Her father, a World War II Veteran, had prostate cancer. “I learned that people who survive cancer have special needs.” Read the full story
VA Tuscaloosa Steps Up to Help Community in Storm’s Aftermath
Tuscaloosa VA staff and volunteers provide emergency assistance to community after tornados, collecting and delivering donations of clothing, personal care items, and other things needed for citizens who were seeking shelter at the VA. Read the full story
