U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Suicide Prevention
- Title
- Suicide Prevention
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- This is a very personal story about a troubled Veteran who had made the decision to kill himself. The Department of Veterans Affairs reached out to let him know suicide was not his only option. See how he is chosen to rebuild his life.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Women Veterans: Tradition, Service, Pride
- Runtime
- 6:54
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- The history of American women fighting for and defending their country dates back to the Revolutionary War. VA honors the service and sacrifice of all Women Veterans.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at http://www.va.gov/womenvet
- Title
- Secretary and Mrs. Shinseki on Homelessness
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Secretary and Mrs. Shinseki speak on Veteran homelessness at the 2011 Washington D.C. Winterhaven Stand Down.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www.va.gov/opa/videos/Shinseki_homelessness.asx
- Title
- Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- A 30-second ad on how you can apply for retroactive stop loss special pay by visiting http://www.Defense.gov/stoploss
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www.va.gov/opa/videos/stoploss_spot.asx
- Title
- African Americans in the Military: A Legacy of Exceptional Service
- Runtime
- 8:20
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- African Americans have served with honor in the military since the beginning of our Nation's history. That service has not only been notable, it has been exceptional- often in the face of adversity. VA honors the service and sacrifice of all African American Veterans.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
- Title
- Service Member's Group Life Insurance: VA Update
- Runtime
- 5:14
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Information regarding SGLI's Guiding Principles, Enhanced Form, Good Governance, and Payment Options. For more information on Servicemember's Group Life Insurance, visit http://www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/
- Title
- Dedication to Duty
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- This profile of comprehensive law enforcement and protective services training illustrates the level of instruction that is undergone by all members of VA's nation-wide police force.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- POW Clinic
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- The diligence of a VA physician is highlighted who serves the needs of POWs -- Veterans who experienced both physical and psychological trauma during their captivity.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Marriage Enrichment
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- A VA program is featured which is designed to help Veterans and spouses resolve frustrating marital issues connected to their military service.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- National Gravesite Locator
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- The National Cemetery Administration's National Gravesite Locator is demonstrated on the National Mall to show how this online application makes it possible to easily find the gravesites of more than six-and-a-half million Veterans.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Still Serving - George Weiss
- Runtime
- 15:01
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Still Serving is a program produced by VA about true American heroes: American military Veterans still serving their fellow Americans.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/videos/
- Title
- Care Package
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- This is the second ad in VA's National Veterans Awareness Campaign. The campaign is intended to make Veterans and their families aware of the VA benefits to which they may be entitled.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www.va.gov/MyVA
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival: Stage Show
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- This video is a look at the National Veterans Creative Arts stage show, and the performances of many of the veteran participants.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/caf/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival: New Experience and Combat Entries
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Veterans attending the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival get the chance to learn new forms of artistic expression, and works of art submitted in the combat entry category are shared, with descriptions of what inspired each work of art.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/caf/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival: Let the Festival Begin
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is taking place in La Crosse, Wisconsin this week, where the winning Veteran artists and performing artists out of thousands of entries come to share their award winning creations. Country music recording star Michael Peterson is also in attendance offering his continued support for Veterans.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/caf/videos.asp
- Title
- What Lies Ahead
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- This is the first ad in VA's National Veterans Awareness Campaign. It features former Marine staff sergeant and Iraq War Veteran Robert Kugler. The campaign is intended to make Veterans aware of the VA benefits to which they may be entitled.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www.va.gov/MyVA
- Title
- Veterans Day 2010
- Runtime
- 3:46
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- November 11th is Veterans Day, a day to honor America's military Veterans. Since 1954, the Veterans Day National Committee has worked to ensure Veterans Day receives proper and widespread observance. Part of that outreach this year includes this video for students explaining how and why we honor Veterans, not just on Veterans Day, but year-round.
On the VA Veterans Day page you'll find not only this video but also Veterans Day History, local and national observances and resources to teach students the value of honoring our Veterans. Visit the site at http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday and be sure to follow VA on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairs) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/DeptVetAffairs
Additionally, to view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday
- Title
- 2010 Summer Sports Clinic: Cycling
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Veterans wrap up the week at the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic at the cycling venue.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/ssc/videos.asp.
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic: Kayaking
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Veterans with disabilities learn how to paddle kayaks, a skill they can take with them almost anywhere in the world.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/ssc/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 Summer Sports Clinic: Track and Field
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- At the 2010 Summer Sports Clinic in Chula Vista, CA, Veterans learned about track and field events at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/ssc/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 Summer Sports Clinic: Surfing
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Veterans at the 2010 Summer Sports Clinic participate in surfing with a non-profit organization that teaches the sport to people with disabilities.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/ssc/videos.asp
- Title
- Welcome to the 2010 Summer Sports Clinic
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Veterans with Disabilities come to San Diego for the 3rd National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/ssc/videos.asp
- Title
- National Veterans TEE Tournament: Tournament Day
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Veterans competing in the National Veterans TEE Tournament put their skills to the test during tournament day. Many of these veterans with visual impairments fare very well out on the golf courses.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/tee/tee_videos.asp
- Title
- Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and NASCAR team up
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill is receiving some high-speed attention thanks to a partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs and NASCAR.
Onlookers at VA Central Office in Washington D.C. got a sneak peak at the #71 Chevrolet Impala driven by 21-year-old Landon Cassill. The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill car will race this Saturday at the Air Guard 400 in Richmond.
- Title
- National Veterans TEE Tournament: Alternate Activities
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Veterans participating in the National Veterans TEE Tournament get the chance to try out other recreational activities, and get some one-on-one golf instruction.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/tee/tee_videos.asp.
- Title
- National Veterans TEE Tournament: Yellow & Red Teams
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- The first day of golf took place at the National Veterans TEE Tournament. We followed the yellow and red teams out at Quail Creek and Lake Macbride Golf Courses.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/tee/tee_videos.asp.
- Title
- Welcome to TEE
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Nearly 200 veterans with visual impairments or other disabilities, arrive in Riverside, Iowa for the National Veterans TEE Tournament. ("TEE" stands for training, exposure, and experience.) The tournament is a week of golf instruction which shows these veterans how to overcome disabilities to participate in sports they love. The first day kicks-off with a welcome from VA Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, Steve L. Muro.
To view the Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/tee/tee_videos.asp
- Title
- eBenefits Demonstration
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- As part of Public Service Recognition Week on the National Mall, a demonstration is offered of how Veterans can start using VBA's eBenefits online tool to quickly access claims and payment information.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Veterans' Bowling Tournament
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- A nation-wide bowling tournament for Veterans and hospitalized active duty troops is going strong, well into its seventh decade -- offering fun, exercise and camaraderie.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Winter Sports Clinic
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Hundreds of injured Veterans recently gathered in Snowmass Village, Colorado, to take part in the 24th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Space Shuttle Experiment
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- A VA experiment designed to help better protect older Veterans from infection was recently flown to the International Space Station by Space Shuttle Discovery, where it will be carried out in a weightless environment.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- VA teams with colleges and universities to help Veterans achieve their higher education goals, expanding on benefits offered by the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Volunteer Appreciation
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- In recognition of her volunteer activities at the Washington, D.C., VA Medical Center, high school senior Marwah Ahmed has earned VA's James H. Parke Memorial Scholarship to help her pursue a career in health care.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Meditation Therapy
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- The value of meditation is being demonstrated by VA in helping treat Veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder -- PTSD.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- Green Construction
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- The new Hospital and Community Living Center being built in the Nevada desert near Las Vegas incorporates innovative design features that take advantage of its surrounding environment.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- eBenefits
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- A VA website provides Veterans with a "one stop shop" by offering them easy, online access to claims and payment information through eBenefits.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- 100 Faces of War
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Artist Matt Mitchell, of Amherst, Massachusetts, is a painter who is getting in touch with his feelings about war through the faces of those who have experienced it.
View a Section 508-compliant version of this video at VA.gov: http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games: Kid's Day
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Kid's Day at the Games, and highlights of field and track events.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Highlights: Day 4
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Highlights from the fourth day of competition include, slalom, quad weightlifting, air guns, and swimming.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Highlights: Day 3
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Highlights from the third day of competition include, softball, bowling, trapshooting, kayaking and quad rugby.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Highlights: Day 2
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Highlights from the first day of competition include, table tennis, motorized wheelchair rally, power soccer, nine-ball, basketball and comments from VA Secretary, Eric Shinseki.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Highlights: Day 1
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Nearly 600 Veterans registered on the first day of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Highlights include, registration, the Games kick-off, opening ceremonies and comments from VA General Counsel, Will Gunn.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Kick-off
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- The community of Denver got a taste of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, with a quad rugby exhibition. Colorado Senator Michael Bennet and Congressman Ed Perlmutter were on hand to welcome the athletes to the city of Denver.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/wcg/videos.asp
- Title
- A Father's Day Message from VA Secretary Shinseki
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- This is VA Secretary Eric Shinseki's Father's Day message for 2010.
For a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit: http://www1.va.gov/opa/videos/
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games - Day 4 Activities
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Veterans enjoy kayaking and compete in shuffleboard, 9-ball, discus, and shot put on the fourth day of the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, click here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/gag_videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games - Day 3 Activities
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Veterans compete in air rifles, cycling and dominoes on the third day of the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, click here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/gag_videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games - Day 2 Activities
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Veterans compete in table tennis, horseshoes and croquet on the second day of the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, click here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/gag_videos.asp
- Title
- 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games - Day 1 Activities
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Veterans compete in golf, checkers and swimming on the first day of the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, click here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/gag_videos.asp
- Title
- Veterans Arrive at the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Hundreds of Veterans from around the nation made their way to Des Moines, Iowa, May 26-31, 2010 to compete in the 24th National Veterans Golden Age Games, the largest annual sports competition of its kind in the world. To learn more about the event visit: http://www.veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, click here: http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/gag_videos.asp
- Title
- VA Secretary Shinseki Discusses Homeless Veterans
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- In this short video, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki discusses America's issue with homeless Veterans.
To view a Section 508-compliant version of this video, please visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/videos/
