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In this episode of Glad You Asked, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., highlights how the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement connects volunteers with meaningful opportunities to serve Veterans. He explains how individuals can get involved, outlines the steps to apply, and shares how these efforts are expanding support for Veterans in communities nationwide. Those interested in volunteering can visit volunteer.va.gov, select the Volunteer option, and complete the intake form to get started.

Your creativity matters. Share your story in the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend (VCB) Health Care System Regional Creative Arts Competition Save the date, Veterans. The VCB Regional Creative Arts Competition deadline is July 27, 2026. Eligible art: created after Oct 1, 2025. Local exhibits: San Benito (Nov 2026) & Corpus Christi (Mar 2027). Questions? Call Dr. Jessica Carmona at 956‑291‑9132 or email VHAVCBCreativeArts@va.gov.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Dan Pope was born on December 30, 1916, and served during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. He passed away on May 28, 1976, at the age of 59 and is interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. You can leave a tribute to Army Sgt. 1st Class Dan Pope at ow.ly/UUsl50YBttx #PreservingVeteranLegacies

Use the Strength at Home app to complement your in-person group sessions. Between meetings, review handouts and skill reminders, complete assignments and prompts, use coping and mindfulness tools to manage conflict, and track progress over time. #VAMobile mobile.va.gov/app/strength-h…

In 1985, VA recognized that aging Veterans needed more than medical care — they needed motivation, goals, and connection. So, the Golden Age Games were born. The Veterans Health Administration is marking 80 years of supporting Veterans. Learn more. department.va.gov/veteran-sports/ #VHA80 #Freedom250 #AdaptiveSports

Join us April 24 for the Whole Health Summit in Harlingen. Learn ways to support what matters most to you. Friday, April 24, 2026 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Harlingen VA Health Care Center 2601 Veterans Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550 Questions? Call Alfredo Salazar III at 956‑281‑4582. This public event may be photographed. Tell staff if you prefer not to be included.

Join us April 24 for the Whole Health Summit in Harlingen. Learn ways to support what matters most to you. Friday, April 24, 2026 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Harlingen VA Health Care Center 2601 Veterans Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550 Questions? Call Alfredo Salazar III at 956‑281‑4582. This public event may be photographed. Tell staff if you prefer not to be included.

Scammers are targeting unhoused Veterans seeking employment with "instant hire" and too-good-to-be-true job offers this year season. Stay vigilant: research companies, verify job offers, and protect your personal information. Learn more: news.va.gov/127910/beware-…

VA’s Million Veteran Program helps researchers study how genes affect health, leading to discoveries that can save lives and improve care. Research focuses on areas such as mental health, cancer, tinnitus, and military exposures. Join today at mvp.va.gov/?utm_source=tw….

Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence, Ph.D., joined Rick Ivnik, EHRM strategic planner, on the April 15 edition of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) Update to discuss the April 11 deployment of the Federal EHR at Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Detroit, and Saginaw, Mich. news.va.gov/146228/va-depu…

Each year, the VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE) joins the nation to observe and celebrate National Volunteer Week, and we honor and thank our volunteers at our facilities for their compassion and support.

Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites seeking to hire Veterans. This post includes links to job listings for the week of April 20, 2026. We will continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them for the locations listed. news.va.gov/146250/hiring-…

The SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program is accepting applications from eligible nonprofits, state/local governments, federally recognized tribes, and community-based organizations serving #Veterans. Apply by June 12: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.

Access mental health care that fits your lifestyle. Speak with your VA provider or visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/acces… to learn more about your care options.

In this She Wears the Boots podcast episode, we dive into the facts and myths about eating disorders in Veterans and VA’s treatment options for those seeking care. Listen now: spreaker.com/episode/eating….

For 80 years, VA volunteers have impacted Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors. To join the 27,825 volunteers visit volunteer.va.gov.

Join us April 24 for the Whole Health Summit in Harlingen. Learn ways to support what matters most to you. Friday, April 24, 2026 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Harlingen VA Health Care Center 2601 Veterans Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550 Questions? Call Alfredo Salazar III at 956‑281‑4582. This public event may be photographed. Tell staff if you prefer not to be included.

We’re connecting with Veterans and families at the Wings Over South Texas Air Show at the Naval Air Station in Kingsville. To learn more about VA care, we’re here for you. Visit VA.gov to explore benefits, enroll in care, and find local services.

The NCA motto says it all: you only have one chance to get it right. Yesterday, I challenged our NCA senior leaders to keep that idea at the forefront and maintain their standard of excellence. Our Veterans and their families deserve nothing less.

At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), employees, interns, and trainees have access to some of the most comprehensive education support programs in the nation — helping you grow while serving those who served. news.va.gov/146105/learn-l…