New program would connect veterans overcoming ‘mental wounds of war’
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When Iraq War veteran PFC Joseph P. Dwyer returned home from combat, he had serious psychological and emotional wounds, known as PTSD.
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Legislation would cut red tape for veterans to earn CDL and join trucking workforce
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U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger introduced a bill to prevent bureaucracy from slowing down veterans entering the trucking workforce.
Veterans Health Administration ‘knocking last year out of the water’ with hiring
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The U.S. Veterans Health Administration reached a hiring goal of 3.1 percent in just six months of the fiscal year.
AG Miyares pressing U.S. Supreme Court to hear veterans education benefits case
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A case involving a Virginia soldier will impact how millions of servicemembers access GI education benefits.
Salem VA’s Virtual Health Resource Center to serve veterans in remote areas
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Veterans, caregivers and VA staff now be able to take advantage of virtual programs and save the time and expense of driving to an outpatient clinic or to the Salem Medical Center.
Veterans-focused Military Resource Fair planned for April 27 in Roanoke
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Military veterans and their family members interested in employment opportunities are encouraged to attend the Military Family Resource Fair on April 27.
Department of Veteran Affairs to provide coverage for new Alzheimer’s treatment
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If you are a veteran with Alzheimer’s disease, the Department of Veteran Affairs will provide coverage for a new FDA-approved treatment that has been denied by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Harrisonburg Fire Department veteran earns Fire Officer designation
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A Harrisonburg Fire Department veteran has earned the designation of Fire Officer.
Newport News police veteran sentenced to 25 years in child pornography case
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A 16-plus year veteran of the Newport News Police Department was sentenced this week to 25 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of children and receipt of child pornography.
$4.5M in grants available to support veteran suicide prevention, addiction
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The Virginia Department of Veterans Services will award $4.5 million in grants to support veteran suicide prevention and opioid addiction services.
