APRIL 19, 2025 - Health is the top concern for veterans immediately after military service, according to The United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Within nine months of leaving the military, 53% of veterans had chronic physical health conditions and 33% had chronic mental health conditions. In some cities, accessing healthcare might be easier for veterans due to … [Read more...]
VA, DoD Collaborate on Surgical Care Options
JANUARY 16, 2025 - Colorado Springs veterans now have more surgical care options thanks to a new initiative between the Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Medical Clinic and two Colorado Springs Military Medical Treatment Facilities. General surgeons from Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson and the 10th Medical Group at the U.S. Air Force Academy are now seeing patients at the … [Read more...]
Expanding Options for Aging Veterans
DECEMBER 18, 2024 - America is facing a demographic shift of unprecedented scale. By 2030, The U.S. Census Bureau projects seniors will represent one in every five Americans, and many will require coordinated, personalized care to manage chronic conditions and maintain their independence. For veterans, the need for innovative care solutions is even more urgent. Many aging … [Read more...]
151 Miles of Awareness for Veterans
DECEMBER 6, 2024 — Operation Iron Ruck (OIR) is a 151-mile ruck hosted by veterans’ associations from two Alabama universities, the Auburn Student Veterans Association (ASVA) and the University of Alabama Campus Veterans Association (CVA). The ruck unites local veterans and helps raise awareness and funds for veteran suicide education. This year several members of the 117th Air … [Read more...]
Access to PX, BX Improved for Disabled Veterans
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 – In working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense is improving installation access for Veterans and caregivers, making it easier for them to use their hard-earned benefit with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. In 2020, 4.1 million Veterans with service-connected disabilities and certain caregivers were authorized to … [Read more...]