Feature Items and Information

Public Service Announcement
30-second video public service announcement for military service members returning from Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

The CARES Decision, A Special Report -- Special edition magazine describing highlights of the Secretary's CARES decision, behind the scenes reports and more (430 KB PDF).

Celebrating America's Freedoms -- A collection of stories about some of America’s most beloved customs and national symbols. Topics include the history of "Taps," the Pledge of Allegiance, gun salutes, the correct method for displaying and folding the American flag and many more. Educators, students and others should find this collection informative and helpful when researching or planning activities for national observances such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Flag Day.

Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents (2004 Edition) - The 2004 edition of this booklet lists the variety of federal benefits available to veterans and their dependents.

Click here to download the booklet as a PDF file.

Click here to view the booklet as a series of Web pages.

La versión en Español de el folleto "Beneficios Federales para los Veteranos y sus Dependientes", el cual explica la variedad de beneficios disponibles para los veteranos y sus dependientes, se encuentra disponible en versión PDF al presionar aquí.

2004 VA Public Affairs Calendar of Events Month-by-month calendar of significant VA and national activities.

VAnguard - Current and back issues of the employee newsletter are available for viewing as PDF files.

Selected Speeches by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi

Strictly Speaking
Browse through this collection of speeches and testimony on Veterans Affairs and pertinent issues.

VA History in Brief
A 570K PDF file traces the VA back to colonial times.

Facts About Enrollment for VA Health Care and Application Form
Find out who is eligible for VA health care and how to apply.

Patriot Day 2004 Message From Secretary Principi
A Patriot Day message from Secretary Principi on the third anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.

PDF File Documents
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Reviewed/Updated: October 4, 2004