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August 14, 2026

VA Mailing Millions Of ‘Choose VA’ Postcards To Veterans Beginning Today

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Veterans who receive a “Choose VA” postcard in the mail over the next several weeks should not throw it away.

August 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Launches Trial Testing GLP-1 Drug As Treatment For Alcohol Use Disorder

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new clinical trial to determine whether semaglutide, a GLP-1 medication commonly used to treat diabetes and obesity, could also help Veterans struggling with alcohol use disorder.

May 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Approves Record $596 Million for Facility Improvements During Second Quarter of FY 2026

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved $596 million in infrastructure improvements during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 as part of a historic $4.8 billion investment in non-recurring maintenance projects nationwide.