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  • Secretary Denis McDonough’s Memorial Day 2022 speech

    Secretary Denis McDonough’s Memorial Day 2022 speech

    While visiting a cemetery yesterday, Secretary McDonough recalled the story of a Marine that exemplifies what Memorial Day is all about. 

  • Pittsburgh VA legacy – help for 3,455 homeless Veterans

    Pittsburgh VA legacy – help for 3,455 homeless Veterans

    VA’s 75th Anniversary: VA Pittsburgh looks back on those who pioneered its Homeless Veterans Program and Domiciliary. Its continued success shows some problems can be solved without medicine.

  • Chats with the Chief: VA Secretary: “VA’s common purpose – The Veterans”

    Chats with the Chief: VA Secretary: “VA’s common purpose – The Veterans”

    Join Jon Jensen, VHA’s chief of staff, for the latest edition of host of “Chats with the Chief.” This week, he’s joined by VA Secretary Denis Richard McDonough, who discusses family, books and his vision for VA.

  • VA during President Biden’s first 100 days

    VA during President Biden’s first 100 days

    What has VA accomplished in President Biden's first 100 days? Here's a list, detailing vaccinations, equity & inclusion, and how VA has delivered.

  • Veterans see help through American Rescue Plan, says SecVA

    Veterans see help through American Rescue Plan, says SecVA

    Veterans will see significant help through the American Rescue Plan, VA Secretary Denis McDonough told the House Veterans Affairs Committee March 25 during a virtual hearing.

  • Remembering Former VA Secretary Jesse Brown

    Remembering Former VA Secretary Jesse Brown

    This February, while the nation celebrates Black History Month, VA’s Homeless Programs Office (HPO) recognizes that our history of accomplishments preventing and ending homelessness among Veterans is built on the work of trailblazing Black men and women serving this country during war and in peace time. Among these notable individuals is Jesse Brown, a decorated disabled Vietnam Veteran who in 1993 became the first African American Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • VA Secretary Denis McDonough visits DC VA Medical Center

    VA Secretary Denis McDonough visits DC VA Medical Center

    VA Secretary Denis McDonough toured the DC VA Medical Center to see first-hand how healthcare professionals care for Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • A message from VA Secretary Denis McDonough

    A message from VA Secretary Denis McDonough

    The U.S. Senate confirmed VA Secretary nominee Denis R. McDonough on Monday, February 8, 2021. He is the eleventh VA secretary. 

  • Veterans deserve leader who will ‘fight relentlessly,’ says SecVA nominee

    Veterans deserve leader who will ‘fight relentlessly,’ says SecVA nominee

    Veterans deserve a leader who will “fight relentlessly” for them, said Denis McDonough, President Joe Biden's nominee for VA secretary.

  • VA secretary pledges improved customer service, stability and quality care while speaking to Veterans in three states

    VA secretary pledges improved customer service, stability and quality care while speaking to Veterans in three states

    Customer service, stability and quality care for Veterans remain top priorities for VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. He reinforced that while visiting VA medical facilities and attending national Veteran engagements in three states last week.

  • Message from Secretary David Shulkin on VA accomplishments in 2017

    Message from Secretary David Shulkin on VA accomplishments in 2017

    2017 has been a year of accomplishments for VA and this is a perfect time to reflect on, acknowledge, and thank all of those who have enabled our many accomplishments for Veterans during this past year.

  • Filipino Veterans of World War II awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

    Filipino Veterans of World War II awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

    75 years after the United States entered World War II, Filipino Veterans received national recognition when they were recently awarded the Congressional Gold Medal – the highest civilian honor the United States can bestow.

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