Department of Veteran Affairs

Owning a home backed by the VA Home Loan Program is one of the most valuable benefits earned through military service. But when financial hardship hits—whether from job loss, medical challenges or other unexpected life events—keeping up with mortgage payments can become difficult. The good news: foreclosure is not inevitable. This final story in our National Financial Awareness series shares six steps Veterans can take to help retain their VA-guaranteed homes.

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it has secured a record-high $10.44 billion in pharmaceutical price reductions so far in fiscal year 2026 – nearly double the value achieved in the last year of the Biden Administration. During the second Trump Administration, VA launched a major effort to secure lower prices on the pharmaceuticals the department uses most frequently to treat Veterans, and this effort has yielded the highest level of price reductions ever recorded.

How one Veteran underwent a groundbreaking procedure that could change everything For 28 years, Derrick Harpole has lived with uncontrolled epilepsy, suffering from debilitating seizures despite trying numerous medications. He has been robbed of his independence, his career and, in many ways, his sense of self. But one morning last week at the Michael E.

For a traveling team of VA doctors who recently attended the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the experience meant more than a week of supporting hundreds of courageous Veterans in competition. It was also an opportunity to accelerate their Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) training and then take their newfound know-how back to their respective VA sites for future deployments.

More than 100 Veteran-serving organizations gathered in Columbus, Georgia, on July 22, 2026, for an event that delivered real, measurable impact aligned with VA Secretary Collins’ priorities: healthcare enrollment, suicide and homelessness prevention, and military transition support.

Across the country, many Veterans are looking to entrepreneurship as their next mission. The resilience and leadership gained through military service often translates naturally to the realities of owning and operating a small business. Veterans are starting new ventures, acquiring existing businesses and growing operations that fit their long-term goals. Federal programs exist to help them take these steps confidently and with support.

MVP is one of the largest and most representative research programs in the world, and its participants are entirely Veterans like you. Veterans who participate in MVP help our discoveries apply to all, including Veterans who share similar health experiences, military exposures, backgrounds and genetics. Thanks to the contributions of Veterans like you, research findings from MVP are helping move discoveries toward use in clinical care, which will improve health and wellness for all Veterans.

Buying a home can be one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. Since 1944, the VA Home Loan Program has helped more than 29 million Veterans, service members and surviving spouses achieve that milestone. But long-term success as a homeowner often depends on understanding the financial responsibilities that come with owning and maintaining a home. This is the second story in a series focusing on financial awareness, and August 14 is National Financial Awareness Day.

When you picture the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) workforce, you might think of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers, but did you also know we employ over 800 attorneys? For attorneys who entered law to make a real difference, VA offers something most legal careers cannot: the opportunity to put your skills to work for our nation’s heroes.

More than 2,600 Veterans and their families in Columbus, Georgia, received benefits, services and real answers from VA, the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, and local and national Veteran-serving organizations during the July 23–24, 2026, event.