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Military to Civilian Transition
VBA and our Under Secretary, Paul Lawrence, Ph.D. is proud to support VBA's transition assistance services and programs.
Veterans Go Further with VBA
Veterans like Jay Bryant #GoFurtherwithVBA by using VA benefits like the GI Bill and the Home Loan Guaranty program.
Local Events and Happenings
171st Air Refueling Wing Quarterly TAPS Brief
Date and Time: Saturday, March 2, 2019 | 8:00am – 2:30pm
Location: 171st Air Refueling Wing | 300 Tanker Rd, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Event: The 171st Air Refueling Wing will be conducting Quarterly TAPS Brief for future retirees and separating Servicemembers. Front line employees, including experts from the Veterans Benefits Administration Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will be available to offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns regarding VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Future Retirees and Separating Guard Personnel
Town Hall for Veterans
Date and Time: Monday, March 18, 2019 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Pittsburgh VA Medical Center | University Drive Campus, Pittsburgh, PA 15240
Event: The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Director invites you to attend the Veterans Town Hall on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Unveristy Drive Campus. Veterans, their families, and the public are welcome to attend. Front line employees, including experts from the Veterans Benefits Administration Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will also be available to offer on-the-spot assistance with individual questions and concerns.
Expected Participants: Veterans, dependents, and stakeholders
Inside Veterans Benefits
Weekend Tribute
We honor the life and service of Army WWII Veteran Vivian "Millie" Bailey. The Millie Bailey Fund, named in her honor, benefits the Running Brook Elementary School in Howard County, Maryland.
Meet Joel Chaverri
On episode #133 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, meet Joel Chaverri, who is a Marine Corps Veteran and the Arlington, Texas Vet Center Director.
Veterans History Project
The Veterans History Project launched an online exhibit commemorating the upcoming 75th anniversary of the GI Bill.
Helping other Vets
U.S. Marine Veteran and musician Mark Ho, who is fighting two types of cancer, uses his music to help other Veterans with PTSD.
National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Online registrations for the 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) are being accepted between January 7 - April 15. The 39th NVWG are in Louisville, KY on July 11 – 16.
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