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The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families by connecting them with their earned benefits through education, advocacy, and direct services.
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CalVet and California State University, Long Beach are in a strategic partnership to support a research initiative aimed at reducing veteran deaths by suicide. This initiative focuses on enhancing data collection, analysis, and reporting to better understand and address underlying risk factors for suicide. Learn more at www.calvet.ca.gov/about-us/press-releases-public-n….
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California is home to approximately 140,000 Black veterans. CalVet is proud to serve them all and help ensure they receive the benefits and services they've earned.
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February is American Heart Month ❤️
DYK: Women veterans may have unique factors related to their military service that can increase the risk of heart disease. One in three women die from heart disease or stroke.
Know the signs:
* Shortness of breath
* Dizziness
* Chest or upper body discomfort
Today is Wear Red Day! Wear red and help raise awareness for women's heart health! For more information visit www.womenshealth.va.gov/topics/heart-health.asp or www.goredforwomen.org/
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Going for gold! Two California natives and active-duty Army servicemembers are competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Specialist Azaria Hill, a Santa Clarita native, will be competing in the 2-woman bobsled event. Private Spencer Howe, a Los Angeles native, will be competing in figure skating. Let's go USA! 🥇
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On this day, February 2, we remember the 1901 establishment of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. We honor and celebrate the service of all Army Nurses.
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February 1 begins Black History Month and marks 100 years of national recognition honoring Black history, culture, and contributions. This month CalVet proudly honors the service, sacrifice, and lasting legacy of Black veterans past, present, and future. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Last week, the San Diego Military Advisory Council hosted the California Legislative Women's Caucus and CalVet leadership to tour military installations and meet with active duty and spouses. CalVet Secretary Lindsey Sin, Mayumi Kimura, Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans, and John Spangler, Deputy Secretary for Legislation, were on hand. Part of the visit featured a tour of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer DDG 125 at Naval Base San Diego.
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CalVet took part in the California Rural Indian Health Board quarterly meeting to present an informational update on our Suicide Mortality Review initiative. We are proud to collaborate with our Indian Health Service partners to bring needed services to Native American veterans.
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On Monday, Secretary Lindsey Sin swore in Anthony Pham as Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator of the Veterans Home of California-Barstow. Pham was joined by Barstow Home Administrator Robert Jenkins (left) at the swearing-in ceremony. Pham brings extensive experience to his new CalVet role, including multiple positions as a Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator in California beginning in 2001.
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Check out CalVet's California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP) webinar this week: Thursday, January 29, at 10 a.m. Free webinar: Building Resiliency Through Health and Well-Being. Learn more at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fuy6ans
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