More than 80 years later, our nation stands united in honoring the immeasurable service and sacrifice of the brave Allied troops who fought at Normandy, France. We are forever grateful.

New and returning applicants can now apply for VA grant funding to bring impactful ideas for #suicideprevention to local communities. The deadline to apply is July 18: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.

From storming the beaches of Normandy on D-Day to enduring the brutal winter of the Battle of the Bulge, Lonnie M. Frank didn’t just witness history, he lived what most of us have only read about in history books.

This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Air Force Veteran John Harold Pease, who served as a fighter pilot in the Bomber Republic P-47 Thunderbolt during World War II. news.va.gov/140512/honorin…

During World War II, the Battle of Normandy began on June 6, 1944, when more than 160,000 Allied forces landed on France’s Normandy region beaches. VA honors the brave Veterans who stormed the beaches on D-Day. #DDay #HonoringVets #veterans #WWII

Join us on Saturday, June 7 from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm for "Sisters in Service: Celebrating Women Veterans" 2215 W. Business 83, Weslaco, TX 78596 🔸 Informative and fun sessions🔸 Giveaways, food, & refreshments 🔸 Guest speaker Veteran Major General Angie Salinas, USMC (retired)

Veterans in Harlingen and surrounding areas, join us June 12 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM or while supplies last, for another drive-thru food distribution. #HCCFoodDrive #VCBHCS

Join our VA Community Mental Health Summit. Discover holistic recovery and local resources. Open to Veterans, families, caregivers, partners, and VA providers. Register now: ow.ly/A3yc50W4oZj #VAMentalHealth #VeteranSupport #VCBHCS

The life changes that often come with aging can be challenging. For Veterans experiencing stress later in life, connecting with mental health services can help. Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/older-veterans…

The 2025 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition is open. Share your art, music, writing, dance, or drama. Join fellow Veterans celebrating creativity and healing. Submit your work by June 30. Details at va.gov/texas-valley-h…

MYTH: Veterans can only receive exposure-informed care in specialized settings. FACT: All VA health care professionals are invested in providing exposure-informed care. For many Veterans, it begins with Toxic Exposure Screening. Visit warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLN… to learn more.

In recognition of #NationalPTSDAwarenessMonth, we are thankful for 1,000,000+ Veterans in the #MillionVeteranProgram who are helping VA better understand the genetics of PTSD. Find out how you can support research that matters to Veterans like you at mvp.va.gov.

This post contains jobs for the week of June 9, 2025. Each week, we post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed. news.va.gov/140579/hiring-…

After Kelley left the U.S. Air Force, she was diagnosed with fibroids. To try to dull the pain she was experiencing, she misused her prescribed medication. Listen to Kelley talk about how a VA therapist became a key part of her recovery: maketheconnection.net/stories/896

We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we post relevant and timely events for the Veteran community. news.va.gov/140563/veteran…

If your cannabis use starts to feel out of control, know that you are not alone. Nearly 1 in 10 Veterans have experienced cannabis use disorder at some point in their life. VA support can help: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/…

Don’t avoid the signs. If you think a Veteran in your life may be misusing substances, start a conversation about it early. Help them begin their recovery: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/…

Did you know you can file a pre-discharge claim? If you have an illness or injury that you believe was caused—or made worse—by your active-duty service, be sure to file for disability benefits 180 to 90 days before you leave the military. Learn more: va.gov/.../when-to-fi…

📂Need your DD214 or other military service records? Learn how to request records: va.gov/records/get-mi…

VA’s mailed FIT program provides an easy, in-home screening that looks for possible signs of colorectal cancer. Learn more about colorectal cancer on cancer.va.gov or talk to your VA provider.