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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It’s game day! Use your GI Bill benefits to get back to school. Visit choose.va.gov to get started.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
VA is working a little magic after hours ✨ More than 3.2M appointments have been offered outside normal operating hours – because Veterans’ care shouldn’t disappear when the sun goes down!
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
When life gets heavy, we pick up. The Veterans Crisis Line is here 24/7: 📞Dial 988, then press 1 📲Text 838255 💻https://VeteransCrisisLine.net
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
VA after dark is real 🌝 More than 3.2 MILLION appointments offered outside normal operating hours!
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Treatment can mean therapy, medication, or both, matched to you. Visit MentalHealth.va.gov/substance-use/treatment.asp
Two people walk together on a tree-lined sidewalk.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Community organizations are critical to reaching Veterans who may not otherwise connect with VA care. VA’s Fox grant program often serves as a bridge between vital federal resources and vulnerable Veterans in need of support.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Did you know VA burial benefits can help honor eligible Veterans laid to rest outside a VA national cemetery? www.cem.va.gov/burial-memorial-bene…
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Behind every Gold Star is a family who carries that loss for a lifetime. Austin carries his dad’s memory with him every day, and has turned that loss into a life of helping others. We will always honor his father’s sacrifice and the family that carries his legacy forward.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
One nation. One mission. One unwavering commitment to America’s Veterans.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Freedom is worth celebrating. Veterans are w worth serving. That’s our mission everyday. 🇺🇸
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The flag flies because of the generations of Americans who refused to let it fall. 🇺🇸
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy Birthday America 🇺🇸
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
This Fourth of July, thank a Veteran 🇺🇸
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
A new postcard scam targets Veterans by promising up to $185 per month and free dental coverage. The problem? No such program exists. Help spread the word to fellow Veterans and their families.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
VA today announced the availability of $7 million in grants for organizations that provide transportation services to rural Veterans. news.va.gov/press-room/va-announces…
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VA announces $7M in rural Veteran transportation services grants - VA News
VA announces availability of $7 million in grants for organizations that provide transportation services to rural Veterans.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
He has risen! On this Easter Sunday, we celebrate the hope and renewal this day brings. I wish all our Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors a blessed day of peace and reflection.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Millions of Veterans may now qualify for additional benefits under both the Montgomery and Post 9-11 GI Bills. We’re cutting red tape and putting Veterans first. news.va.gov/press-room/va-helps-vet…
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Welcome Home.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
During Women’s History Month, we honor the women who served our nation in uniform and who are also shaping the future of Veterans’ health care and policy. news.va.gov/145648/women-veterans-l…
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Women Veterans leading change at VA - VA News
During Women’s History Month, we honor the women who served our nation in uniform and who are also shaping the future of Veterans’ health care and policy.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
VA is urgently seeking experienced leaders who are ready to shape the future of Veteran health care as VA medical center (VAMC) executive directors. news.va.gov/145565/va-hiring-medica…
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Lead the future of care: VA is hiring medical center executive directors - VA News
VA is urgently seeking experienced leaders who are ready to shape the future of Veteran health care as VA medical center (VAMC) executive directors.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
VA’s new Claim Assist Portal gives Veterans a faster online way to respond when more information is needed on a claim.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
A change to VA education benefits. Veterans no longer need to request a review to learn whether they’re affected, and VA will automatically review the files of more than one million previously identified Veterans
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Veterans, you’ve earned your benefits. VA health care is one of them. From primary care to mental health support, VA is built to serve Veterans — because your service matters. www.va.gov/health-care
Smiling man in a plaid shirt and vest in a warehouse environment.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Hosted a breakfast with our VSO partners this morning. As we reorganize VHA to meet the needs of Veterans for the next 250 years, we’re listening to Veterans. Grateful for the collaboration, communication, and continued commitment to delivering results and putting Veterans first.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
VA undoes decades-old wrong and protects Veterans’ Second Amendment rights news.va.gov/press-room/va-undoes-de…
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VA undoes decades-old wrong and protects Veterans’ Second Amendment rights
Effective immediately, VA will not report Veterans to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System as “prohibited persons” only because they need help from a fiduciary in managing their VA benefits.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
There are so many great Americans to celebrate during Black History Month, including generations of Veterans who have served in our military since the Revolutionary War!
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
America First means Veterans First. That's why the Trump Administration is investing nearly $5 BILLION to repair our VA health care system. Read: news.va.gov/press-room/1...
Image shows President Trump, Vice President Vance and VA Secretary Collins walking. Text reads: America First. The Trump Administration Is Investing Nearly $5B to Repair VA Health Care Facilities - The WHITE HOUSE
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Winter storms are coming. Are you ready? From emergency kits to safe heating, these 10 winter safety tips can help protect you and your loved ones. news.va.gov/137131/get-ahead-of-win…
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Get ahead of winter emergencies  - VA News
Follow these 10 winter safety tips to stay warm, safe and protected during the cold winter.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
A powerful winter storm will bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and life‑threatening cold to some of the U.S. this weekend. VA urges Veterans to prepare now. news.va.gov/144708/winter-storm-fre…
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Winter storm, deep freeze put Veterans at risk: VA urges early planning - VA News
A powerful winter storm will bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and life‑threatening cold to some of the U.S. this weekend. VA urges Veterans to prepare now.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
So proud of all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has accomplished in just one year under President Trump’s leadership. See how we’re putting Veterans first here: department.va.gov/veteransfirst
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Please join me in honoring the incredible legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. His message of freedom and equality for all shaped our nation’s history and continues to guide our future.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
The reforms we’ve instituted at VA are working. We know that because more Veterans are choosing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for their health care: both at VA facilities and through our community care program.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
If you are ready to serve Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs needs you. View our open jobs here: vacareers.va.gov
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Nearly a year into the second Trump Administration, backlogs are way down, claims are faster, and more improvements are on the way.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
We listened to Veterans and other VA experts and did what they told us. As a result, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is now centered around Veterans, not bureaucracy.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Opening up about what you’re going through can make it easier to find support and prevent a crisis before it happens. Whenever you need to talk, the #VeteransCrisisLine is here to listen. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
I like to remind VA leaders that the department only exists to serve Veterans. That simple fact guides all of our efforts.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Reforming VA requires having honest conversations about what we’re doing and how we can improve. That’s why I always ask VA employees to name something they have to do that’s stupid, so we can find smarter and better ways to serve Veterans.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Being a VA leader means going the extra mile for Veterans, no matter the task.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Spoke with VA leaders recently about the importance of building a department that lives up to the high standards set by the heroes we’re charged with serving.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We’re reforming U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care to ensure there’s only one standard across all 1,300+ VA medical facilities: the best possible care and outcomes for those who have worn the uniform.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Thanks to Chairwoman Lisa McClain for the opportunity to speak with House Republicans yesterday. I briefed the group on the unprecedented progress VA is making under President Trump and heard from representatives across the nation about their Veterans-related priorities.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
We’ve now reduced the backlog of Veterans waiting for VA benefits by 60% since the start of the second Trump Administration!
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Veterans – If you’re not enrolled in VA, make 2026 the year you claim your benefits. Get started at choose.va.gov
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ChooseVA
VA provides benefits and services to improve the lives of Veterans and their families. Visit Choose VA to learn about VA benefits and apply today. Explore your benefits and Choose VA.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Dept of Veteran Affairs is not a jobs program. Its sole purpose is to serve Veterans, families caregivers and survivors. That’s why we’re cutting bureaucracy and putting every dollar into better care, benefits and customer service. See the results at department.va.gov/2025accomplishmen…
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs has opened 25 new health care facilities during the second Trump Administration! Find a VA location near you here: va.gov/find-locations
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Find VA Locations | Veterans Affairs
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Veterans cemeteries keep the memories of America’s heroes alive. Under President Trump, VA is committed to ensuring America’s Veterans cemeteries have the resources they need to provide excellent memorial benefits and services to our nation’s Veterans and their families. ow.ly/vCrK50XQoIa
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VA provides over $77 million in grants to state Veterans cemeteries
VA awards more than $77 million in grants in fiscal year 2025 for the expansion and improvement of 20 state Veterans cemeteries throughout the nation and one establishment grant for Alaska’s first state Veterans cemetery.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Happy Birthday to the Space Force, which is six years old today!
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Newsmax is more trustworthy than The Washington Post!
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