Memorial Day 2025
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Today we are observing Memorial Day here in the states. Throughout the long weekend there are parades, services, celebrations and all sorts of events to remember those who died in service to our nation. We all know too well that it is not always easy to be a surviving vet and receive the help and services needed to thrive in our society. In honor of Memorial Day and our living vets, we wanted to take a look at the VA blogs and podcasts reporting some of the good that is happening as it pertains to innovations, technology, mental health and healthcare.
VA Podcast Network
Learning new things while staying entertained has never been easier for America’s Veterans. The VA Podcasts Network offers a diverse selection of top-quality podcasts made with a Veteran community in mind. Each podcast specializes on a different topic and covers gripping content that no Veteran should want to miss out on. Just click on the podcasts to the right and listen to the wealth of knowledge that awaits to be heard.
VA News
VA’s #MillionVeteranProgram is making health discoveries in areas that matter to Veterans—including mental health, PTSD, and more. Learn why Veterans like Bryan B. are choosing to join MVP to improve mental health research for all Veterans. Learn more at https://t.co/JAsz3Y8y9u. pic.twitter.com/DdNADGtz40
— Veterans Affairs (@DeptVetAffairs) May 16, 2025
This week, VA awarded the third option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization.https://t.co/7ZMwYJRQ4H
— Veterans Affairs (@DeptVetAffairs) May 23, 2025
VA offers effective, evidence-based therapies to help #Veterans through whatever they may be facing.
Learn about the VA resources available now: https://t.co/sbpsngsmyq. pic.twitter.com/bbEzbr80ve
— Veterans Affairs (@DeptVetAffairs) May 23, 2025
VA staff are ready to provide virtual and in-person support to Veterans who need help with VA’s secure sign-in changes.https://t.co/GGTCQ021NP
— Veterans Affairs (@DeptVetAffairs) May 22, 2025
Memorial Day Facts
- Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, in the United States, holiday (last Monday in May) honouring those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle.
- Memorial Day was not an official federal holiday in 1971 on the last Monday of May.
- Each year, Americans are called to pause to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country in wars both at home and abroad.
- Through all the fanfare and the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day itself continues to be among the most important national observances in big cities and small towns across the country.
- Memorial Day is one of the few days flags are ordered to fly at half-staff then full-staff.
- In December 2000, Congress passed a law requiring Americans to pause at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day to remember and honor the fallen.
