VA Top Stories - May 17, 2019

"This Week at VA" is a digital newsletter with top news and stories from across the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. TOP PHOTO: The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System's 2019 EVAL Class enjoyed a field trip to visit the U.S. Navy Blue Angels facility in Pensacola, Florida, thanks to VA employee Paul Orr, formerly the Command Master Chief for the Blue Angels. While there, the class also received a private air show! (Photo by Tom Coffelt, Visual Information Specialist, Medical Media Service, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System.) Click here to see more of the top photos submitted by VA photographers. TOP STORIES Tune in May 22 for a Facebook Live featuring VA mental health apps and telemental offerings Join VA's Office of Connected Care and the Army Wife Network for a Facebook Live event featuring VA Mental Health Apps and TeleMental Offering. READ MORE B-17 crew saves young British boy's life The 10-man crew of the B-17 "Mi Amigo" crashed into a forest to avoid killing a group of school children following a bombing run during World War II. Seventy-five years later, Tony Foulds still honors the men who saved his life that day. READ MORE Are you a fan of podcasts? Borne the Battle is our weekly #podcast where we interview Veterans and share their stories with you. This week's guest is Jan Ohrstrom. Jan is an Army Veteran, professional wrestler, VA employee and a producer of the "Valhalla Club" documentary that you can currently watch on Amazon Prime. Also recently featured on the first episode of Comedy Central's new show, "Klepper," The Valhalla Club is a Veteran wrestling stable that uses wrestling to cope with PTSD. LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE EPISODE HERE Telehealth working well for rural Veterans This Air Force military police and Vietnam Veteran has had three heart attacks and needs cardiac rehabilitation. He does it from home using a telehealth program funded by VA's Office of Rural Health. READ MORE Other-than-honorable discharge? If you have an other-than-honorable discharge, you can still receive mental health treatment at a VA medical center. For combat Veterans who served at least 100 days and sexual assault victims. READ MORE SHARE THIS Finding Purpose Getting out of the military and returning to civilian life can present both opportunities and challenges. Hear how opening up and reaching out for support can help with the transition and lead you to your next mission.Visit MakeTheConnection.net to learn more. Click on the image above to watch and share with family and friends on Facebook. VANTAGE POINT Nearly 100,000 Veterans cured of Hepatitis C Mount Moriah Naval Plot: History and Restoration VA's voluntary research genetics program reaches major milestone with 750,000 Veteran partners Strasburg Veteran receives French Legion of Honor for actions during WWII VA research: Leap forward in precision cancer care VA NEWS RELEASES VA launches community-focused public health model to prevent Veteran suicide VA's national cemeteries to host Memorial Day ceremonies VA's Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers VA and Virta Health partner in innovative approach to diabetes care  VA senior official, nine other employees win federal government awards Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.