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  1. 2 hours ago

    If you or a family member uses opioids, you should have naloxone on hand. When used immediately after an overdose, naloxone can block the effects of the opioids and help prevent death. Learn more:

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  2. 14 hours ago

    Army Veteran Sean Young says he was hardheaded and doubted Veteran Justice Outreach could help him. Today, he works to connect fellow Veterans with the program.

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  3. 16 hours ago

    On August 26 and 27, it all began. The Breaking Boundaries: Collaboration Challenge launched the 2021 VHA iEX Virtual Event Series.

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  4. 18 hours ago

    A resilient team of workers from across the VA Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19) made a difference in Veterans’ battles against COVID-19.

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  5. 20 hours ago

    On the Air Force birthday, today’s is Air Force Veteran Edward J. Mechenbier, an F-4C pilot during the Vietnam War.

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  6. 22 hours ago

    September is National Preparedness Month, and we must all prepare to protect for any disaster that could affect us, our homes, communities.

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  7. Sep 18

    September 18 is the birthday. President Truman signed the National Security Act in July 1947, establishing the Air Force as a separate service branch. Thank you to all Airmen, past and present, for your service to our country!

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  8. Sep 17

    Maj. Gen. Rexford Dettre served in the Army Air Force during WWII and became a prisoner of war (POW) after being captured by the Germans. He later served in the Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and worked with the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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  9. Sep 17

    Air Force Capt. John Clark flew an RF-4C Phantom II over North Vietnam. After being shot down, he spent nearly six years in captivity.

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  10. Sep 17

    VA has implemented 27 of the 32 Isakson and Roe Act of 2020 information technology provisions to expand education benefits for Veterans.

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  11. Sep 17

    A chemical exposure damaged Adam’s health and changed his life. Adam credits his entire VA team for pulling him out of a deep dark hole.

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  12. Sep 17

    On Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Day, today's is Marine Veteran J.L. Hancock, a World War II casualty found Feb 17. 2021. At present, more than 81,700 Americans remain missing in action.

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  13. Sep 17

    This day commemorates the signing of the Constitution in 1787 by the Founding Fathers and also encourages Americans to learn more about their founding documents. To find out more, visit .

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  14. Sep 17

    Here are this week's Top 5 stories. You can learn more about these stories and read more at .

    Top 5 stories in VA: September 17, 2021
    Here are this week's Top 5 #VAntagePoint stories. You can learn more about these stories and read more at www.blogs.va.gov.
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  15. Sep 17

    On this day in 1979, Prisoner of War/Missing In Action (POW/MIA) Day was declared a national day of remembrance by Congress. There are 83,114 Americans who fought in conflicts from World War II to present day are still missing. We honor the service of POW/MIA Veterans.

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  16. Sep 16

    Monthly enrollment verification is now required for Post-9/11 GI Bill® beneficiaries. Read on to learn more.

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  17. Sep 16

    Watch virtually: Veterans Film Festival links Veterans’ voices and stories in celebration of the contributions of Veterans.

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  18. Sep 16

    VA Deputy Secretary Donald Remy visited VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System to talk to Veterans about their care, including the COVID vaccine clinic for Vets, spouses and caregivers. joined Remy to hear about their care.

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  19. Sep 16

    Reverse shoulder replacement is “pretty revolutionary in terms of helping people regain their function, especially in older patients.”

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  20. Sep 16

    During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s is Army Veteran Sandra Cancinos, who served as a helicopter door gunner in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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