VA launched the Million Veteran Program (MVP) in 2011, with the goal of enabling genomic discoveries that can translate into improvements in health care for Veterans and the nation at large. With nearly 500,000 Veterans enrolled to date, the program is already one of the world’s largest databases of health and genomic information. The database
Read moreVeteran of the Day has been a tradition on VA’s social media pages for more than two years now. Each post gets thousands of views, likes, comments and shares. Since this is a daily publication, we’re always in need for great nominations. If you know a Veteran who deserves to be recognized, please refer to
Read moreThe company that hires a once-homeless Veteran; the landlord who accepts her housing voucher; the faith-based group that helps furnish his new apartment; the foundation that shores up her finances; and the civic group that pays a visit to welcome him home. These are just a few ways that organizations provide a fresh start to
Read moreA A couple years following his active duty service, Nick Tieman realized he needed to see a counselor. The Army Veteran started by seeing a counselor at his university. The person there recommended that he see someone at the Vet Center in Washington, D.C. That’s when he found his confidant. Click here to read full
Read moreAmerica has always been a nation of tinkerers, inventors and entrepreneurs. Tools such as 3D printers, desktop machine tools and tools for digital design are becoming more powerful, easier to use and more widely available. Combined with crowdfunding and online communities, these trends are empowering the next generation of tinkerers, entrepreneurs and inventors. The rise
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