[ABOVE] A Vietnam Veteran’s journey from VA patient to VA chaplain

[Video] Los Angeles-area Veterans help bring Shakespeare’s Henry IV starring Tom Hanks to the stage

Those attending the current four-week run of The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles’ production of “Henry IV” at the West Los Angeles VA Campus will may immediately recognize Tom Hanks as Falstaff, but what they probably don’t realize is that a crew of Veterans not only built the stage, but are also working behind the scenes to make the production a success.

Veterans Legacy Program: Cpl. Harry Weber, a hero behind the frontlines

Cpl. Harry Weber enlisted in the Army during World War II.  He served as a typist in the 554th Quartermaster Railhead Company. Though he did not serve on the frontlines of the battlefields, his actions during the war saved the lives of those around him.

Hurricane tips for Veterans and families

Hurricane Season is June 1 – Nov. 30. Never underestimate the value of being prepared! Check out the information below to learn more about hurricanes, hazards associated with hurricanes and what you can do to prepare.

 VETERAN OF THE WEEK

This week we honor Marine Corps Veteran Samuel Tom Holiday.

Samuel served during World War II. He was 19 when he reported to boot camp in 1943. He went on to join the group of Navajo Code Talkers who used a communication code enemies could not decipher.

Nominate a special Veteran as #VeteranOfTheDay

It’s easy to nominate a Veteran. All it takes is an email to us with as much information as you can put together. Click on the picture to the left for an overview of how to put together a great #VeteranOfTheDay package.