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[ABOVE] Veterans participate in the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

This VA doctor pioneered modern heart surgery

Dr. Michael E. DeBakey was one of the most influential and innovative heart doctors in the United States. He served his country, saved tens of thousands of lives (including his own), and completely revolutionized the way surgeons work on the human heart.

Seventh grader writes local paper: Pay respect to the Veterans who earned it

"As the speaker talked, I began crying. I have been to the National Vietnam Memorial. I have seen my cousins’ names on the wall. I have seen how this war caused PTSD in two of my uncles. After the ceremony and after taps was played, I gave the speaker a hug, and I cried."

Helping Veterans, one hug at a time

Three people, two Veterans, one goal – “Bring awareness to PTSD by giving love back to humanity one hug at a time.” With approximately 132 facilities still to visit, the Human Hug Project may soon be coming to a VA medical center near you.

VETERAN OF THE WEEK

This week we honor Joe Medicine Crow. Joe served the U.S. Army during World War II as an infantry Soldier with the 103rd Infantry Division. Joe fought bravely during World War II, wearing his Crow Nation war paint under his Army uniform and earning the Bronze Star Medal as well as the French Legion d’Honneur.

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.