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For decades, Veterans have talked about the need to change Veterans Affairs. We’re actually doing it, leading to vast improvements. See how we’re putting Veterans first here:

For decades, Veterans have talked about the need to change Veterans Affairs. We’re actually doing it, leading to vast improvements. See how we’re putting Veterans first here:

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We have fewer Veterans Affairs employees than last year, and the department is delivering better care and better services. How? We put the right people in the right places to provide the services Veterans need.

We have fewer Veterans Affairs employees than last year, and the department is delivering better care and better services. How? We put the right people in the right places to provide the services Veterans need.

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New Hampshire is the only state in the contiguous United States without a full-service Veterans Affairs medical center. In response to President Trump’s executive order, we are developing a plan to ensure that is no longer the case.

New Hampshire is the only state in the contiguous United States without a full-service Veterans Affairs medical center. In response to President Trump’s executive order, we are developing a plan to ensure that is no longer the case.

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Today, we render a sharp salute to Americans held as prisoners of war and those who’ve yet to make it home from battle.

Today, we render a sharp salute to Americans held as prisoners of war and those who’ve yet to make it home from battle.

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Today we honored the names etched into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial through the humble act of washing the wall. It’s our way of saying welcome home and remembering their sacrifice. It’s also a reminder to those in the future, that if you don’t step up as well, this freedom we have, is not there.
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Today we honored the names etched into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial through the humble act of washing the wall. It’s our way of saying welcome home and remembering their sacrifice. It’s also a reminder to those in the future, that if you don’t step up as well, this freedom we have, is not there.

VA Secretary Doug Collins

448,722 views • 13 days ago

Veterans deserve better than 70-year old facilities. That’s why we're modernizing Veterans Affairs facilities with upgraded operating rooms, more patient capacity, and safer, more reliable infrastructure to improve the Veteran experience.
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Veterans deserve better than 70-year old facilities. That’s why we're modernizing Veterans Affairs facilities with upgraded operating rooms, more patient capacity, and safer, more reliable infrastructure to improve the Veteran experience.

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113,284 views • 6 days ago

We found nearly $2 billion in Veterans Affairs contracts that we’ll be canceling so we can redirect the funds back to Veterans health care and benefits. No more paying consultants to do things like make Power Point slides and write meeting minutes!
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We found nearly $2 billion in Veterans Affairs contracts that we’ll be canceling so we can redirect the funds back to Veterans health care and benefits. No more paying consultants to do things like make Power Point slides and write meeting minutes!

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12,545,293 views • 1 year ago

Last year, more than 50,000 Veterans were moved to permanent housing. We’re not looking to address Veteran homelessness for a moment; we’re looking to fix it for a lifetime. No Veteran should be homeless in the country they fought to defend.
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Last year, more than 50,000 Veterans were moved to permanent housing. We’re not looking to address Veteran homelessness for a moment; we’re looking to fix it for a lifetime. No Veteran should be homeless in the country they fought to defend.

VA Secretary Doug Collins

43,455 views • 4 days ago

I’m tired of hearing about what we GIVE to Veterans. They’re not given anything. Veterans have EARNED every bit of their benefits the minute they raised their right hand!
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I’m tired of hearing about what we GIVE to Veterans. They’re not given anything. Veterans have EARNED every bit of their benefits the minute they raised their right hand!

VA Secretary Doug Collins

86,208 views • 14 days ago

We stopped talking about fixing VA's electronic health records and started doing it. Four new sites went live this year and nine more are on the way. This long overdue improvement means better care and better continuity for Veterans.
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We stopped talking about fixing VA's electronic health records and started doing it. Four new sites went live this year and nine more are on the way. This long overdue improvement means better care and better continuity for Veterans.

VA Secretary Doug Collins

25,483 views • 5 days ago

Reporters – Please help our Veterans by NOT spreading unconfirmed rumors, hearsay and innuendo about Veterans Affairs. Thank you!
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Reporters – Please help our Veterans by NOT spreading unconfirmed rumors, hearsay and innuendo about Veterans Affairs. Thank you!

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1,662,262 views • 1 year ago

Nothing is more perilous than to be on the cutting edge of change. No matter what our critics say, Veterans Affairs is changing to be the best it can be, and we’re proud to be working with National Coalition for Homeless Veterans to improve the way we help homeless Veterans.
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Nothing is more perilous than to be on the cutting edge of change. No matter what our critics say, Veterans Affairs is changing to be the best it can be, and we’re proud to be working with National Coalition for Homeless Veterans to improve the way we help homeless Veterans.

VA Secretary Doug Collins

22,188 views • 7 days ago

The days of kicking the can down the road are over. We owe America’s Veterans solutions!
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The days of kicking the can down the road are over. We owe America’s Veterans solutions!

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1,083,030 views • 1 year ago

President Trump gave me one mission – take care of Veterans. I’m doing just that. From reducing the disability backlog to opening 33 new clinics to creating a National Center for Warrior Independence in LA for our homeless Veterans, we’re making sure our Veterans are getting the care and benefits they have earned.
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President Trump gave me one mission – take care of Veterans. I’m doing just that. From reducing the disability backlog to opening 33 new clinics to creating a National Center for Warrior Independence in LA for our homeless Veterans, we’re making sure our Veterans are getting the care and benefits they have earned.

VA Secretary Doug Collins

175,633 views • 2 months ago

YOUR story can help improve health care for other Veterans. More than 1 million Veterans have already joined the Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA’s largest research program. I’ve already signed up – join me today and contribute to VA’s groundbreaking research!
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YOUR story can help improve health care for other Veterans. More than 1 million Veterans have already joined the Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA’s largest research program. I’ve already signed up – join me today and contribute to VA’s groundbreaking research!

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89,873 views • 1 month ago

If you are a Veteran and you are struggling - hear me clearly. You are not taking help from someone else. Your buddy is covered and so are you. No one gets left behind. Not in uniform. Not after.
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If you are a Veteran and you are struggling - hear me clearly. You are not taking help from someone else. Your buddy is covered and so are you. No one gets left behind. Not in uniform. Not after.

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198,344 views • 3 months ago

Veterans deserve a seamless transition from @DeptofDefense to Veterans Affairs. I met with @SecDef last week to sign a new agreement to improve the transition process for separating servicemembers and increase collaboration between our departments.
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Veterans deserve a seamless transition from @DeptofDefense to Veterans Affairs. I met with @SecDef last week to sign a new agreement to improve the transition process for separating servicemembers and increase collaboration between our departments.

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574,543 views • 1 year ago

This morning, we announced Veterans Affairs has processed more than two million disability claims - faster than ever before. We're reducing our disability backlog and getting Veterans the answers they deserve quicker.
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This morning, we announced Veterans Affairs has processed more than two million disability claims - faster than ever before. We're reducing our disability backlog and getting Veterans the answers they deserve quicker.

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513,596 views • 11 months ago

Spent the morning at Rolling to Remember with @AmVetsHQ and thousands of Veterans honoring their fallen friends and family. This weekend is about remembering those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedoms; this ride does just that.
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Spent the morning at Rolling to Remember with @AmVetsHQ and thousands of Veterans honoring their fallen friends and family. This weekend is about remembering those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedoms; this ride does just that.

VA Secretary Doug Collins

23,369 views • 12 days ago

We don’t give Veterans anything. They’ve earned every benefit, every service, every salute.
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We don’t give Veterans anything. They’ve earned every benefit, every service, every salute.

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365,455 views • 9 months ago

60% of Veterans who die by suicide have had no recent contact with the VA. We're expanding outreach — UFC, MLB, NFL, rodeos, podcasts — to reach Veterans where they are. Veterans Affairs is here for you.
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60% of Veterans who die by suicide have had no recent contact with the VA. We're expanding outreach — UFC, MLB, NFL, rodeos, podcasts — to reach Veterans where they are. Veterans Affairs is here for you.

VA Secretary Doug Collins

30,503 views • 21 days ago

Today we remember the American heroes who took the oath, bravely fought for us and gave the last full measure of devotion. #MemorialDay
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Today we remember the American heroes who took the oath, bravely fought for us and gave the last full measure of devotion. #MemorialDay

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18,466 views • 12 days ago

We caught the The Washington Post fabricating fake news! Here are the receipts!
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We caught the The Washington Post fabricating fake news! Here are the receipts!

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186,528 views • 5 months ago

From reducing the backlog of Veterans waiting for benefits, to opening 20 new health care facilities or providing shelter for tens of thousands of homeless Veterans, Veterans Affairs is making real progress during the second Trump Administration.
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From reducing the backlog of Veterans waiting for benefits, to opening 20 new health care facilities or providing shelter for tens of thousands of homeless Veterans, Veterans Affairs is making real progress during the second Trump Administration.

VA Secretary Doug Collins

208,525 views • 6 months ago