
Congressman Wittman advocates for First District veterans
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) testified on Tuesday in front of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, advocating on behalf of our nation’s veterans.

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) testified on Tuesday in front of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, advocating on behalf of our nation’s veterans.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin announced a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs to the HH McGuire Veterans Medical Center in Richmond for fecal transplants to address cirrhosis for $704,994.

District 11 of the Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars is sponsoring a charity bicycle ride, the Valley Veterans Ride for Heroes on Saturday, Sept. 7, starting and finishing at Stable Craft Brewing in Waynesboro.

Amtrak is offering customers who have served in the U.S. armed forces a new way to save on rail travel.

The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., has donated $150,000 to support state programs for homeless veterans and their families.

Getting treatment for a serious injury or ailment isn’t simply a matter of taking prescribed medication or showing up for appointments on time.

More than 50,000 military veterans have been hired in Virginia’s civilian workforce through the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program since its inception in 2012.

The House passed a bipartisan bill that includes Congresswoman Elaine Luria’s provision to ensure blinded veterans receive housing accommodations they need to live independently.

Students Against Destructive Decisions has selected Kelly Nantel to serve as its new chairperson.

This week, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs unanimously adopted an amendment introduced by Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) to ensure that blind veterans get the housing adaptations they need to live independently at home and with their families.
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