The Million Veterans Program (MVP) is a health research program inviting veterans to participate in improving health and wellness in the veteran population as a whole. What started as a dream in 2011 to enroll a million veterans is now a reality as more than 1,050,000 veterans have now joined the program. MVP studies the interactions between health and wellness, genes, lifestyle, military experiences, and exposures. Current research areas include the following: Alzheimer’s Disease and

Native American Heritage Day, now a national recognition, originates in the early 1900s. Between 1912 and 1915, Dr. Arthur C. Parker of the Seneca Nation first protested for an “American Indian Day” to be observed within the Boy Scouts of America. Fast forward 75 years to 1990 when President George H. W. Bush signed legislation introduced by then Representative Joseph Baca, Sr. (D-CA-32) that designated the day after Thanksgiving as American Indian Heritage Day. Two

BVA’s mainstay publication, the BVA Bulletin, began publishing in early 1946. For a brief period in the late 1940s and early 50s, a print version of the Bulletin was produced and mailed monthly. Appearing in nearly every issue of the early Bulletins, and continuing for more than 40 years, was a column by the legendary Kathern F. “Kay” Gruber. In 1945, Kay Gruber was appointed to be the Director of War Blind Veteran Services for

State-run veterans nursing homes play a crucial role in providing care and support for those who have served in the military. These facilities are designed to meet the unique needs of veterans, offering a range of services tailored to their medical and emotional well-being. For many veterans and their families, these homes represent a vital resource for long-term care, rehabilitation, and companionship. VA provides support for and oversight of these facilities. Residency Requirements To be