U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Mark used a VA home loan to give his daughters their dream home.
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- Mark used a VA home loan to give his daughters their dream home.
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- With a home loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Mark enjoys low mortgage payments, leaving him with more money for his family.
http://Explore.VA.gov
Explore the benefits VA has to offer and apply today.
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- Jim says Veterans should know that a VA home loan is "quite a deal."
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- After he left the service 38 years ago, Jim and his wife raised a family in a home secured with a VA home loan. Today's Veterans may not think about this option, but Jim says it's a benefit that's there for them and is "quite a deal."
http://explore.va.gov
Explore the benefits VA has to offer and apply today.
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- Kevin overcame homelessness with the help of VA employment services.
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- After earning his bachelor's degree through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vocational rehabilitation program, Kevin, a formerly-homeless Army Veteran, now counsels other Veterans who are homeless.
http://explore.va.gov
Explore VA benefits and apply today.
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- VA health care helps Karla live independently with service-connected multiple sclerosis.
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Air Force Veteran Karla received U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to better cope with service-connected multiple sclerosis. VA helped her get a front-door ramp, custom wheelchair, an assistant, and much more to help her live more independently.
http://explore.va.gov
Explore the benefits VA has to offer and apply today.
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- National Veterans Wheelchair Games Honored by the Texas Rangers
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- On June 23, 2015, the Texas Rangers honored the athletes of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Three gold medal winners were welcomed to the field for their medal presentation. Rangers coach and Vietnam Veteran Bobby Jones presented each with their medals at home plate.
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- National Veterans Wheelchair Games - Day 2
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- At the 2015 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Veteran athletes from across the country compete in wheelchair softball.
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- Day 1: National Veterans Wheelchair Games
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- More than 600 Veterans are in Dallas, Texas from VA Medical Centers across the country to compete in the 2015 National Veteran Wheelchair Games. Here's a look at the first day of track and field events! #NVWG
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- Jim's pension benefits help cover his daytime care.
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Korean War Veteran Jim has Alzheimer's. His pension benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) help pay for an in-home caregiver.
http://explore.va.gov
Explore the benefits VA has to offer and apply today.
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- Pat sought benefits from VA to advance her career.
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Encouraged by her husband to explore U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, Pat used the vocational rehabilitation program to get a college degree, in order to advance her career.
http://explore.va.gov
VA benefits can help Veterans and their families. Explore the benefits VA has to offer and apply today.
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- VA benefits helped George heal from his injuries and succeed in his career.
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- George survived three combat blasts, sustaining major head trauma. His U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits provided resources to manage the healing process and help him get back on his feet. He's succeeding, and advising other Veterans to see what VA has to offer.
http://explore.va.gov
Explore VA benefits and apply today.
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- VA benefits help Brian live with a birth defect linked to his father's service.
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Under U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policy, Brian's spina bifida is presumed to be linked to his father's exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. Since age 2, Brian has received free health care, medical equipment, and compensation from VA. His mother Dee says VA benefits have been a "lifesaver."
http://explore.va.gov
Explore the health care benefits VA has to offer and apply today.
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- Chris used VA benefits to go back to school and advance his career.
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Chris used the Post-9/11 GI Bill® to go back to school and become a chiropractor. Now he’s earning more to support his family.
http://Explore.VA.gov
Explore the education benefits that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has to offer and apply today.
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- Explore VA benefits: Overview of life insurance and how to apply
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides life insurance for Veterans and their families. http://www.explore.va.gov
Explore VA benefits and apply.
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- For Natasha, VA's women's health clinic is a one-stop shop serving female Veterans.
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- At the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) women's clinic, Natasha receives high-quality, gender-specific health care services.
http://explore.va.gov
Explore the benefits VA has to offer and apply today.
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- Jason says he is where he is today because of VA’s VocRehab program.
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Jason, an Air Force Veteran, used the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program to set a career path and accomplish his goals. Now he helps other Veterans find jobs.
http://Explore.VA.gov
Explore the benefits VA has to offer and apply today.
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- Three Veterans, three stories of women's health.
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Natasha, Karla, and Kim on service, identity, and choosing VA health care. Share their stories and help female Veterans learn more about the VA benefits they may be eligible for.
http://explore.VA.gov
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- After war and tragedy, a Veteran learns to thrive.
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- 4:28
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Like many Veterans, Brandon brought the war home. He used alcohol to cope. With help from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), he's turned his life around. Share his story and help Veterans learn more about VA benefits they may be eligible for.
http://Explore.VA.gov
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- VA Home Loan Program: What to do when disaster strikes
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
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- Three Veterans; three stories of success.
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Chris, Natasha, and Curtis talk about trauma, transition, opportunity, and choosing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) GI Bill®. Share their stories and help Veterans learn more about the VA benefits they may be eligible for.
http://Explore.VA.gov
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- From a sea cave rescue to summer games, how one Vet helps others find courage in life after service.
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Coast Guard Veteran Tristan Heaton runs the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)’s summer sports clinic. Share his inspiring story and help Veterans learn more about VA benefits they may be eligible for.
http://explore.va.gov
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- Explore VA Benefits Overview
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers benefits that can help Veterans buy, retain, or modify a home; earn a degree; start a career; stay healthy; and do much more in life after the military.
http://www.explore.va.gov
Explore VA benefits for Veterans and family members and apply.
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- Hundreds of women Veterans attend national awareness campaign event
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in St. Petersburg, Fla., held a special event to start the National Women Veterans Campaign, a series of events that will be held across the country this summer.
Read more at: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/20701/hundreds-of-women-veterans-attend-national-awareness-campaign-event/
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- VA Innovation Creation Series
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- 4:07
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The VA Innovation Creation Series aims to accelerate the development of personalized technologies to improve care and quality of life for Veterans. For more information, please check out http://www.innovation.va.gov/challenge/
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- Thomas Cousar’s 30-year Journey: From the Woods to the White House
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- It’s been more than 40 years since Thomas Cousar’s discharge from the Army led to a 30-year battle with unemployment and homelessness. It wasn’t until 2011, when he decided to leave his tent in the woods and seek help from VA, that Cousar would begin his life anew and again find respect, particularly for himself. VA Executive Producer Ken McKinnon talked with Cousar right after he hit the high point in his life, receiving an award from First Lady Michelle Obama.
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- VA Kicks off Summer of Service
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Bob McDonald officially kicked off the VA Summer of Service campaign on Tuesday, May 26, during his comments during the dedication of the new Orlando VA Medical Center.
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- Veteran of the Day - Bryce Hansen
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
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- VA Summer of Service: What will you do?
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- This summer, VA is renewing our commitment to America’s Veterans, and we’re asking for our partners’ help in honoring that commitment.
What will you do? Pledge the gift of time to serve Veterans.
To sign up to volunteer, visit www.va.gov/vasummerofservice
#VASummerOfServcie
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- VA Summer of Service: Team Depot and American Legion build obstacle course for wheelchair Veterans
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
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- Soldiers Graduate from Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC)
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- At Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and at Fort Carson, Colorado, 27 total Servicemembers graduated the Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC), a pilot handshake between DOD and VA to train transitioning Servicemembers into becoming Veterans Service Representatives (VSR) for VA.
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- Honoring Our Veterans Car Show
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Saturday, May 9 was a perfect day on the Gulf coast of Mississippi, just right for veterans at the Biloxi VA Medical Center to enjoy a classic car show.
There were more cars than ever at the car show held once or twice a year for the southern Mississippi Veterans. In all, there were 216 cars and trucks. A large number of volunteers also showed up to escort Veterans through the many rows of vehicles, picking their favorite cars and reminiscing about days gone by.
The event was sponsored by the Mississippi Beach Cruisers and proceeds were donated to VA Recreation Services to fund outings and special events for inpatient Veterans. The May 9 show raised nearly $5,000 for the fund.
Thanks to Wayne Alley and Eric Ramsey of the Biloxi VAMC Medical Media for the video. Read more at: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/20327/perfect-day-for-a-perfect-combination-classic-cars-and-veterans/
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- Living History: Battle of the Bulge
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- 34:02
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Seventy years after the end of WWII’s Battle of the Bulge, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sits down with Veterans who were there to listen to their stories. Living History is documentary-style web series where Veterans of different wars and generations discuss their experiences before, during and after war with each other.
The first web series features four American Veterans who fought and lived through World War II and the Battle of the Bulge. They met in November 2014 in the WWII History Room at Ft. Meade, Maryland. Surrounded by personal artifacts, uniforms and military memorabilia, they reminisced about their younger days and the brutality of the Ardennes campaign.
Living History: Battle of the Bulge was produced with the assistance of The Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, a membership organization dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the sacrifices involved during the Battle of the Bulge. To learn more about the Battle of the Bulge, it...
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- VE Day 70th Anniversary Flyover
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Accompanied by scenes of World War II aircraft soaring above Washington, D.C., on this Memorial Day we remember our fallen … thank our Veterans … support our troops … and appreciate our freedoms. This unique flyover commemorated VE Day’s 70th anniversary on Friday, May 8, 2015. It was one of the largest displays ever assembled of World War II aircraft flying in historic formations that represented the war’s major battles. These ranged from Pearl Harbor to the final air assault on Japan in honor of Veterans gathered at the WWII Memorial, and concluded with a missing man formation.
For more information visit - http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/20148/capitol-flyover-celebrating-the-70th-anniversary-of-ve-day/
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- VA Innovation Creation Series
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- 4:10
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The VA Innovation Creation Series aims to accelerate the development of personalized technologies to improve care and quality of life for Veterans. For more information, please visit http://www.innovation.va.gov/challenge/ or http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/19925/va-launches-innovation-creation-series-prosthetics-assistive-technologies/
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- Hampton VAMC based Veteran-Centered recovery program
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- A peer-led, veteran-centered recovery program established in November 2009 at the Hampton VA Medical Center, is being highlighted as a best practice initiative at the VA Mental Health Showcase held in Washington, D.C. Read more at: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/19884/hampton-vamc-based-veteran-centered-recovery-program-highlighted-vas-national-mental-health-conference/
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- Noah Galloway
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Army Veteran Noah Galloway will step back onto the Dancing with the Stars stage as a semi-finalist, a huge accomplishment for the self-proclaimed non-dancer.
“It was me completely stepping out of my comfort zone,” Galloway recently said in a video for Vantage Point.
Read more at: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/19819/noah-galloway-shares-his-no-excuses-message-with-veterans/
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- 5 ways to start eating healthy
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Monica Malo, a registered dietitian at the Richmond VAMC, gives us five easy ways to start eating healthier. http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/19654/5-move-tips-to-start-eating-healthier-now/
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- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Center uses the QuadJoy
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- VA Innovations now allow SCI inpatients with communication limitations to utilize all features currently available on the GetWellNetwork including full control of their environment using Quadjoy. Read more at: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/19622/spinal-cord-injury-patients-use-specialized-equipment-developed-at-the-tampa-florida-va/
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- Women Veterans' Voices: VA Health Care Serves Us
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- 1:03:10
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Who: Dr. Patty Hayes, who runs VA’s national women’s health program, and a panel of OEF/OIF women Veterans
Join a group of female Veterans who have experienced the systemwide improvements VA has made to better serve all women—those who came before them and those who will follow. Tune in to the #ExploreVA YouTube Live event to watch these women speak about:
- Why these women Veterans choose VA health care
- What VA has done to improve women Veterans’ experiences with care
- How women Veterans can connect with VA health care
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- Adonis the service dog
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Joel Nicholson started his military career with the U.S. Marine Corps in 1993. He later joined the National Guard in 2006 and was activated in 2008 with the 56th Stryker Brigade to deploy to Iraq. He spent much of his deployment patrolling route Michigan in between Fallujah and Baghdad.
After leaving the service in 2009, Joel noticed he was depressed, had severe memory loss and was relying too much on alcohol to self-medicate. That’s when he checked in to a PTSD Residential Rehabilitation Program in West Virginia where a VA doctor recommended he get a service dog.
“It was like night and day for me when Adonis entered my life,” Joel said.
Read more at: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/19471/volunteers-needed-va-to-study-benefits-of-service-dogs-emotional-support-dogs-for-veterans/
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- National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is the largest rehabilitative program of its kind in the world today. It utilizes adapted physical activities as well as workshops and educational sessions to aid in the rehabilitation of severely disabled veterans. Activities such as Alpine and Nordic skiing, Snowmobiling, scuba diving, fly fishing, wheelchair golf, wheelchair self defense, rock wall climbing, sled hockey, trap shooting, blues harmonica instruction, dog sledding, goal ball for the visually impaired, wheelchair fencing and amputee volleyball, are a small portion of adapted sports and activities that have been offered in the past 20 years.
Learn more at: http://wintersportsclinic.org/
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- MyVA Advisory Committee
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Secretary Bob McDonald’s push to improve the VA experience for Veterans just got more brain power behind it. The MyVA Advisory Committee, a group of 14 hand-picked experts in business, medicine and Veteran advocacy, met in Washington for the first time to discuss the department’s Veteran-centric initiatives. http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/19149/myva-advisory-committee-brings-outside-expertise-to-va-experience/
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- 29th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic - Rock Climbing
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Athletes at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic adapt, overcome, and ascend to victory. #WinterSportsClinic
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- Battle of Okinawa's 70th anniversary
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
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- 29th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic - Miracles on a Mountainside
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Disabled Coast Guard Veteran and Paralympian Chris Devlin-Young talks about the his adaptive sports journey. #WinterSportsClinic
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- 29th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic - Scuba
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The strength and courage of our nation's disabled Veterans comes to the surface during scuba lessons at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic! Check it out! #WinterSportsClinic!
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- NDVWSC Hockey
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Veterans are ripping up the ice, playing sled hockey at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic! Day 2 action is here!
#MissionRedfined
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- 29th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Assistant Secretary of VA's Office of Public Affairs Maura Sullivan welcomes the athletes of the 29th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic and thanks our partners DAV for their support.
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- Veterans Choice Program
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Many Veterans will now have the option to receive non-VA health care rather than waiting for a VA appointment or traveling to a VA facility. Learn more at: http://www.va.gov/opa/choiceact/
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- Tampa VA Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center rock wall
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Most Veterans don't expect to see a rock wall when they visit the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center. The rock wall serves more than a physical challenge, it's the realization that their goals are achievable, one step at a time.
If you are interested in physical activity as part of your care, contact your local VA facility's recreation therapy service.
http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/18281/veterans-use-the-rock-wall-at-james-a-haley-veterans-hospital-as-part-of-their-rehabilitation/
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- Courageous Veteran, amputee tries out for Detroit Tigers baseball team
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/17841/courageous-veteran-amputee-tries-out-for-detroit-tigers-baseball-team/
Veteran Daniel Jacobs serves as role model to use athletics as means for support and activity.
This article was written by Jason Beck and was originally posted on Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball website. Daniel "Doc" Jacobs served in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman attached to the Marines. In 2006 he was injured by an improvised explosive device, losing his left leg, the toes on his right foot and two fingertips on his left hand. He actively promotes the use of athletics as the means for support and activity to other injured Veterans through his work as the director of VETSports, a non-profit he co-founded.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers adaptive sports, art therapy and recreation programs to help Veterans re-define their capabilities, establish rehabilitative goals, and discover their potential in a therapeutic environment. Thr...
