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  1. Memorial Day is fast approaching, so we wanted to share a few things ahead of the weekend! blogs.va.gov/VAntage/6802/m…
  2. We continue long-term study on Gulf War Era Veterans. Learn more: va.gov/opa/pressrel/p…
  3. RT @washtimes Military doesn't rest when it comes to locating its missing wtim.es/MIJMpY
  4. Even the greatest generation struggled RT @ArmyTimes Famous ‘shell shock’ documentary to air online bit.ly/KG1uWV
  5. .@missioncontinue CEO encourages grads to consider service to others cnn.com/2012/05/23/opi…
  6. Battlefield of dreams: Amputee vets rule diamond militarytimes.com/news/2012/05/m… via @MilitaryTimes
  7. VA HQ hosted selected portraits from the American Fallen Soldiers Project flickr.com/photos/veteran…
  8. A complete list of Memorial Day ceremonies at VA national cemeteries cem.va.gov/cem/cems/2012m…
  9. 12-year-old amputee tells Vets how prosthetics can help lead to a normal life salisburypost.com/News/052312-An…
  10. RT @starsandstripes Vets' remains found in Ohio basement get proper burial: tiny.cc/k0jqew
  11. Cal State San Bernardino the latest school to debut a Veterans center sbsun.com/ci_20676882/cs… via @studentvets
  12. .@e_tmckenzie Here's a better link for homeless Vet resources, including employment, housing, and prevention services va.gov/HOMELESS/index…
  13. That wraps up our #VetsTownHall with @USDOL. Thanks for the great questions and support from our Labor partners.
  14. .@HoneyVet All Vets are screened for MST; all facilities provide care regardless of service connection go.usa.gov/pRw #VetsTownHall
  15. .@NERDAgostino Providers can participate in Women's Health mini-residencies. More info at tms.va.gov #VetsTownHall