Project Description
30 Years of Desert Storm
In January 1991, members from all five military branches joined a coalition to push out Saddam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait for Operation Desert Storm.
During January 2021, VA will profile these Veterans in a series of stories for Desert Storm’s 30th anniversary.
Latest Releases
Borne the Battle #259: Navy Veteran and DEA Special Agent Bill Czopek
In this week’s episode of Borne the Battle, Special Agent Bill Czopek discusses his experience in the Navy, his working at the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the dangers of counterfeit pills.
Perfect New England weather for VA Summer Sports Clinic
More than 200 Veterans from across the country participated in the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic At-Home.
22 Veterans with no known friends or family honored at National Cemetery
Service members who died with no friends or family to claim their remains were honored during a funeral service with full military honors.
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Clarence Davis
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Clarence Davis, whose service during the Korean War is now a comic book.
UPDATE: Virtual Wall of Faces almost complete, needs remaining photos
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation’s Wall of Faces is nearly complete but needs help from the public to track down the last 28 photos.
Veterans win big in COVID-19 vaccination lottery
Getting their COVID-19 vaccinations at VA helped 11 Veterans in Washington state become winners in the state’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery.
Veteran Resources
Afghanistan response: How you can help
Would you like to support the resettlement of our Afghan allies and other vulnerable Afghan national refugees? Here is how you can help with the Afghanistan response.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is here for families of the fallen
TAPS will always provide a safe space and supportive community for all those grieving a military loss– to walk alongside the families of our nation’s fallen heroes on each step of their grief journey. Each step of the way, TAPS will always provide comfort, support, and, most importantly, hope.
Operation Gratitude 9/11 digital letter writing campaign
In honor of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and National Day of Service, Operation Gratitude welcomes grateful Americans to express their appreciation for the service and sacrifice of first responders, service members, and Veterans through our digital letter writing campaign.
How to make Veterans Day more meaningful for Vietnam Vets
Veterans Day is just over two months away, and any organization who wants a simple, free way to make Veterans Day more meaningful for Vietnam Veterans can become commemorative partners.