Welcome From Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. We have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. Our department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.   VA Background & Reference Info VA Leadership: Executive Bios E-Mail VA: Contacting Us Our Nation's Veterans Of the 25 million veterans currently alive, nearly three of every four served during a war or an official period of hostility. About a quarter of the nation's population -- approximately 70 million people -- are potentially eligible for VA benefits and services because they are veterans, family members or survivors of veterans. Veteran Data & Information   Veterans Day   & Special Events Veterans Organizations

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