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VA nurses around the country are leading innovation efforts to ensure Veterans receive timely, high-quality care—no matter where they live. Check out today’s blog to read more about how VA nurses are enabling access to care: https://vacareers.va.gov/job-news-advice/how-va-nurses-are-enabling-access-to-care/

Every Veteran deserves a safe place to call home.

The VA has launched the “End Veteran Homelessness by 2026” CHALENG Survey to gather ideas, feedback, and community support to help make that goal a reality. This initiative builds on years of progress in reducing Veteran homelessness through housing, support services, and community partnerships.

If you care about supporting Veterans in our communities, please take a few moments to learn more and participate.

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Help end Veteran homelessness: Take the 2026 CHALENG survey - VA News The annual CHALENG survey collects input from Veterans, providers and community members to help strengthen local efforts and improve homelessness programs.

Honoring the Legacy of Filipino World War II Veterans
As we continue recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we pause to honor a generation whose service helped shape history: Filipino World War II Veterans.
More than 250,000 Filipino soldiers answered the call during World War II, serving alongside U.S. forces in the Pacific. Many endured unimaginable hardship, including the Bataan Death March, and continued fighting with resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment.
We remember Veterans like Joaquín “Jack” Tejada (center), Remigio “Rey” Cabacar (left), and Gregorio G. Melegrito (right).
Their stories reflect sacrifice, perseverance, and a deep sense of duty; both during the war and long after. From surviving combat and captivity, to building lives, families, and communities in the years that followed, their legacy continues to live on through generations.
Their service is not just part of history, but is part of the foundation of our Veteran community.

We honor them. We remember them. And we carry their legacy forward.

* We would like to acknowledge and thank Jon Melegrito for his work in preserving and sharing the history of Filipino World War II Veterans, which helped inform this post. The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project

If you don't have internet access, or a device connected to the internet, a Digital Divide Consultation may assist you. Your VA provider can connect you with a social worker to see if you're eligible for internet service or technology assistance.

Contact your VA provider today for assistance! https://telehealth.va.gov/digital-divide

When a Veteran missed an appointment, a VA care team didn’t just move on—they showed up.

Using a Mobile Medical Unit, the Birmingham VA team conducted a welfare check and found the Veteran injured and unable to get up after a fall. Thanks to their quick action and coordination with emergency responders, she received the care she needed and is now on the road to recovery.

This powerful story is a reminder that VA care goes beyond clinic walls.

Read more:

Mobile Medical Unit team rescues injured Veteran in need - VA News When a Veteran missed her Birmingham VA appointment, staff used the Mobile Medical Unit for a welfare check that helped her get care after a fall.

Looking for new career opportunities or know a Veteran who is? 🇺🇸

The VA just released this week’s Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week list, featuring a wide range of

👉 Check out the full list here: https://news.va.gov/146512/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-may-4-2026/

📣 Don’t forget to share this with someone who could benefit—opportunities like these move quickly!

[1]: https://news.va.gov/146512/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-may-4-2026/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 4, 2026 - VA News"

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 4, 2026 - VA News This post includes links to job listings for the week of May 4, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.

The uniform might change, but the heart of a servant stays exactly the same. 🇺🇸
Kaieie Wailani’s time in the Air Force was defined by one thing: protection. Whether she was working law enforcement in D.C., Arizona, Texas, or overseas, she was the one people counted on to have their backs. She lived a life of discipline and adaptability, protecting missions and communities around the globe.
Today, that mission has evolved, but it’s just as vital.
As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Kaieie has traded her patrol gear for advocacy. She’s now on the front lines helping fellow Veterans navigate the disability compensation process; making sure our heroes get the benefits they’ve earned.
Her journey is a powerful reminder that service doesn’t stop, but simply finds a new way to make an impact.

Please join us in celebrating Kaieie and the incredible work she’s doing behind the scenes for the Veteran community! 💙🌺

Thank you for your service, Kaieie!

Veterans, are you participating in STAIR therapy? Use the STAIR Coach app to access tools to help manage your mood and strengthen relationships. Don't miss out on these tools! Download the app today! https://mobile.va.gov/app/stair-coach

We’re kicking off AANHPI Heritage Month by creating space to honor the stories, service, and impact of our Veterans. Not just in history, but right now.

🎖️ From Uniform to Unforgettable: Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing real journeys, challenges, and legacies from Veterans across the community.

We want to hear from you! If you’re an AANHPI Veteran or know someone who is, share your story with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cmvveteranspotlight

Let’s ensure these stories are seen, heard, and remembered.