Veterans Service

Primary Mission: The VA's primary mission is to honor its commitment to Veterans and beneficiaries through comprehensive healthcare, benefits, and memorial services.

Veterans Health Care: The Veterans Health Administration, the largest integrated health care network in the U.S., provides vital services to 9 million enrolled Veterans annually through 1,255 health care facilities.

Veterans Benefits: Through the Veterans Benefits Administration, the VA supports service members in transitioning to civilian life by offering a range of benefits, including education, home loans, and life insurance.

National Cemeteries: The National Cemetery Administration ensures that those who served the nation are never forgotten by providing dignified burial services in over 150 cemeteries and digital memorialization at the Veterans Legacy Memorial.

Fourth Mission: VA's "Fourth Mission" focuses on improving national preparedness for responses to war, terrorism, emergencies, and natural disasters. This involves developing plans to ensure continued service to Veterans and supporting broader emergency management efforts.

Core Values (ICARE):

• Integrity: Act with high moral principle, adhere to professional standards, and maintain trust and confidence.

• Commitment: Diligently work to serve Veterans, driven by a deep belief in VA's mission, and fulfill individual and organizational responsibilities.

• Advocacy: Prioritize being truly Veteran-centric, identifying and advancing the interests of Veterans and beneficiaries.

• Respect: Treat all individuals with dignity and respect, fostering a culture of mutual regard.

• Excellence: Strive for the highest quality and continuous improvement, demonstrating thoughtfulness, decisiveness, accountability, and a commitment to correction.