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Golden Age Games
From Aug. 20–24, Indianapolis is host to more than 700 “golden age” veterans competing in the 22nd National Veterans Golden Age Games. The games are co–sponsored by VA, Help Hospitalized Veterans and the Veterans Canteen Service and are open to U.S. military veterans age 55 or older who receive care at a VA medical facility. Participants compete in events such as swimming, bicycling, bowling, croquet, air rifle, golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes, discus and shot put. (more)


Suicide Prevention: 1–800–273–TALK (8255) (more information)

Statements On Smoking Cessation Research Program (1, 2) (letter to veterans)

Economic Stimulus Payments (details)

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