Posted on Sep 7, 2021
VA Remembers 9/11 honors memories of lost lives, 20 years of increasing benefits, services for Veterans
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Twenty years ago, Saturday, the United States watched as the terrorist attacks unfolded before our eyes on Sept. 11, 2001 – at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Flight 93’s crash in Shanksville, Pa.
This week, our nation comes together to honor the lives lost and those forever changed. The attacks of 9/11 called brave men and women to serve their country as members of the U.S. armed forces.
Looking back on the past 20 years, we are reminded of the incredible perseverance and strength of our nation – characteristics inspired by the Veterans whom we serve at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): https://www.va.gov/
VA will never forget to honor their service and sacrifice. Today, VA’s commitment remains steadfast to help our Veterans reintegrate into the communities they so nobly served.
VA Remembers 9/11, and commemorates 20 years advancing health care, benefits and services to America’s newest generation of Veterans, their families and caregivers.
VA’s hosting a “live” post-9/11 commemoration on Rally Point Sept. 9 from 3 – 4 p.m.ET that you can find here: https://rly.pt/QA911
Were you inspired to join the military after the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago? Join us as VA Remembers 9/11. We encourage Veterans and service members to ask your questions today about VA health care, benefits and service.
VA participants for the online question and answer chat include:
• Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Post-9/11 Transition and Case Management Office: https://rly.pt/3tiBTQs
• Veterans Benefit Administration Education Service: https://rly.pt/3jNpdhc
• National Cemetery Administration: https://www.cem.va.gov/
• VHA Mental Health: https://rly.pt/3C3nFWX and Suicide Prevention: https://rly.pt/38NcRPY
• Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling): https://rly.pt/3tndSYp
• VA Chaplain Service:
VA also invites you to attend a local commemoration. Throughout the week, VA will share stories of Veterans who answered the call to serve and remember the thousands who sacrificed their life in defense of the nation following the attacks. Personal stories and testimonials will be shared online via VA’s websites and social media platforms.
VA national cemeteries will host a National Day of Service. This will include the opportunity for attendees to participate in headstone cleaning of those interred. Learn more at VA national cemetery.
The National Cemetery Administration also invites individuals to visit its online Veterans Legacy Memorial, https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/ , which hosts individual profiles for all 3.7 million Veterans interred at VA national cemeteries. Visitors to VLM are encouraged to post tributes and photos on a Veteran’s page.
To find out about local commemorations, contact a nearby VA medical facility using VA’s Facility Locator, https://rly.pt/3hb3DBx . Learn more about other 20th anniversary commemorations throughout the country by visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum: https://www.911memorial.org/, Flight 93 National Memorial: https://rly.pt/2VmUa2x and National Pentagon Memorial: https://rly.pt/3DXKz3q.
This week, our nation comes together to honor the lives lost and those forever changed. The attacks of 9/11 called brave men and women to serve their country as members of the U.S. armed forces.
Looking back on the past 20 years, we are reminded of the incredible perseverance and strength of our nation – characteristics inspired by the Veterans whom we serve at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): https://www.va.gov/
VA will never forget to honor their service and sacrifice. Today, VA’s commitment remains steadfast to help our Veterans reintegrate into the communities they so nobly served.
VA Remembers 9/11, and commemorates 20 years advancing health care, benefits and services to America’s newest generation of Veterans, their families and caregivers.
VA’s hosting a “live” post-9/11 commemoration on Rally Point Sept. 9 from 3 – 4 p.m.ET that you can find here: https://rly.pt/QA911
Were you inspired to join the military after the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago? Join us as VA Remembers 9/11. We encourage Veterans and service members to ask your questions today about VA health care, benefits and service.
VA participants for the online question and answer chat include:
• Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Post-9/11 Transition and Case Management Office: https://rly.pt/3tiBTQs
• Veterans Benefit Administration Education Service: https://rly.pt/3jNpdhc
• National Cemetery Administration: https://www.cem.va.gov/
• VHA Mental Health: https://rly.pt/3C3nFWX and Suicide Prevention: https://rly.pt/38NcRPY
• Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling): https://rly.pt/3tndSYp
• VA Chaplain Service:
VA also invites you to attend a local commemoration. Throughout the week, VA will share stories of Veterans who answered the call to serve and remember the thousands who sacrificed their life in defense of the nation following the attacks. Personal stories and testimonials will be shared online via VA’s websites and social media platforms.
VA national cemeteries will host a National Day of Service. This will include the opportunity for attendees to participate in headstone cleaning of those interred. Learn more at VA national cemetery.
The National Cemetery Administration also invites individuals to visit its online Veterans Legacy Memorial, https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/ , which hosts individual profiles for all 3.7 million Veterans interred at VA national cemeteries. Visitors to VLM are encouraged to post tributes and photos on a Veteran’s page.
To find out about local commemorations, contact a nearby VA medical facility using VA’s Facility Locator, https://rly.pt/3hb3DBx . Learn more about other 20th anniversary commemorations throughout the country by visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum: https://www.911memorial.org/, Flight 93 National Memorial: https://rly.pt/2VmUa2x and National Pentagon Memorial: https://rly.pt/3DXKz3q.
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We came together like we never have since. When we focus on our collective good, the country is better for everyone. We need to put our differences aside and just be Americans first.
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This is a day that I will never forget. Not only was it my 3rd anniversary in Navy, but it's the day that I lost my friend and little brother in the attack on the Pentagon. He took the orders to allow me to appease a woman. I was the Chief of the Watch at COMSUBGRU Nine that day and first time since WWII, watched our country go to Threat Con Delta. Little did I know that during that day, I delivered 5 messages to the Admiral and OIC in OPSEC with his name on it.
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#VA's live Q & A begins in just over an hour (3pm ET) on #RallyPoint. Post your questions about VA benefits, services. Share how #September11 attacks inspired you to serve your nation.
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VA Remembers 9/11 honors memories of lost lives, 20 years of increasing benefits, services for...
Twenty years ago, Saturday, the United States watched as the terrorist attacks unfolded before our eyes on Sept. 11, 2001 – at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Flight 93’s crash in Shanksville, Pa. This week, our nation comes together to honor the lives lost and those forever changed. The attacks of 9/11 called brave men and women to serve their country as members of the U.S. armed forces. Looking back on the past 20 years, we are reminded...
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