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This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Marine Corps Veteran Rodney Sickmann, who served in Iran. Read more about this hero: news.va.gov/139445/honoring-…

Did you know? Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) offers guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance to all Veterans age 80 and under, regardless of health. Learn more: news.va.gov/149864/2026-vete…

Freedom isn’t free. Generations of brave Americans paid a heavy price to defend it. At VA, we honor their sacrifice by taking care of those who served.

Wherever your summer plans take you, #MyHealtheVet on VA.gov makes it easy to stay connected to your care. Refill prescriptions, manage appointments, and more. Sign in today: myhealth.va.gov/ss20221116-s…

You don’t have to carry weight alone. If you or a loved one needs help, the Veterans Crisis Line is here 24/7. Dial 988, then press 1.

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The VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program is dedicated to ensuring Veterans, their partners and VA staff have support and access to resources. Talk to your local VA IPVAP Coordinator, visit our website or contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Coordi…

Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Navy! Yesterday, we celebrated the brave Sailors, Veterans, and families whose service and sacrifice help keep our nation strong. ⚓🎂 #USNavyBirthday #ServingVeterans #RichardLRoudebushVAMC (Picture 1: Dr. David Matthews cuts the cake)

Join us at the VA Clinic Bloomington on October 20th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a blood drive that makes a difference. Every donation helps save lives and supports our community. Donors will also receive a limited-edition IU T-shirt while supplies last. Remember to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Show your Hoosier pride and help us make an impact!

Butler University has partnered with the VA Indiana Healthcare System to offer an amazing community music program!. Veterans meet weekly, FREE of charge, to learn an instrument, sing, and create with other Veterans. No prior experience is required. Participation is FREE and instruments are available to borrow if needed.

No Veteran should be laid to rest alone. Yesterday, Navy Veteran Anthony Smith, who served in Vietnam, was laid to rest at Crown Hill Federal Cemetery in Indianapolis. Though Mr. Smith passed away without family, his fellow Veterans and community stood beside him. With nearly 100 motorcycles present, riders and other guests gathered to honor his life, his service and his memory. Thank you to everyone who ensured Mr. Smith received a farewell with dignity, respect and gratitude. Rest easy, shipmate. You are not forgotten.

Do you feel unsafe in your relationship? Talk to your local VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator or contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Coordi…

Creative Writing for Veterans Numerous studies have shown that writing creatively, with no expectations and few rules, is a wonderfully healthy and positive way to spend an hour. Come join us for an hour a week to write, create, explore, and reflect. Every session will consist of an opening short reading and conversation, an assigned writing prompt (designed to inspire creativity and thought, not to shape content), plenty of writing time, and an optional sharing and reflection time. No homework. No experience or prior education background is necessary, and you can write any way you’d like: with a keyboard, or with a pen. Dates: October 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 (five one hour sessions, once a week), Mondays, 7-8 PM. Online. Facilitator: Dr. Andrew Levy, Cooper Chair in English, Butler University, and graduate students in creative writing (who are themselves veterans or family) from the Butler MFA program. For more information, contact [email protected]

Join us for our October Blood Drive! Every donation brings hope to Veterans in need. Stop by the Bloodmobile in Parking Lot I on Thursday, Oct. 8th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are always welcome! Let’s make a difference together. ❤️ #GiveBlood #VAIndiana

The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 for Veterans, service members, and their loved ones. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

Women aged 40 to 74 years are encouraged to get a mammogram every two years. Learn about breast cancer risk assessments available to you at VA. womenshealth.va.gov/topics/m…

Support is available. Find suicide prevention resources designed for Veterans and their supporters: MentalHealth.VA.gov/suicide_….