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[ABOVE] Jacksonville National Cemetery helps teach at-risk youth about dignity, honor and respect

Veterans compete in National Wheelchair Games

It’s the 37th year for the event, being held this year in Cincinnati July 17 – 22. The games serve to encourage Veterans to become aware of their abilities and potential while promoting a spirit of healthy activity and camaraderie.

VA testing mobile app that helps tailor care based on each Veteran’s genetics

When a new system being field tested this summer goes live, VA will become the first U.S. health care organization ever to put genetic testing data into the hands of patients via a mobile application.

Veteran sets world record while working to break stigma surrounding mental health

This Veteran did 539 standing ab-wheel roll outs to break a world record and break the stigma of mental health. Robert Consulmagno is coping with bipolar disorder and PTSD.

VETERAN OF THE WEEK

This week we honor Army Veteran L. C. Netherly.

Netherly enlisted in the Army in 1941.

In June of that year, after completing a night march; the soldiers of his company were swimming at the Baker Hollow Maneuver and Camping Site. A fellow soldier fell into a pond and struggled. Private Netherly went to his aid and pulled him to safety.

Nominate a special Veteran as #VeteranOfTheDay

It’s easy to nominate a Veteran. All it takes is an email to us with as much information as you can put together. Click on the picture to the left for an overview of how to put together a great #VeteranOfTheDay package.