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Veterans health care network flags changes for USVI, Puerto Rico

TAMPA — The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Antonio Sánchez as the new executive director of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System which serves…

John McCarthy October 30, 2025

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Trump and Musk are going to WAR against military veterans

Donald Trump’s new executive order, titled “Implementing the President’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Workforce Optimization Initiative,” outlines exactly how Trump and Elon Musk plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of…

John McCarthy February 13, 2025

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Why Trump’s potential cuts to Veteran Affairs would be a ‘disaster’

“DOGE’s grand plan is to lay off federal government jobs. Well, 30 percent of those jobs are veterans.” In one of his many day-one executive orders, President Donald Trump called for…

John McCarthy February 13, 2025

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USVI Veterans Advisory Council Meeting Set For Thursday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Office of Veteran Affairs will be joining the VI Veterans Advisory Council (VIVAC) in hosting its third meeting on Thursday. In its last meeting,…

John McCarthy April 18, 2023

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COVID-19 Vaccinations Available Without Appointments for Veterans, Their Spouses

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to all Veterans, their spouses, widows, and caregivers, in the Virgin Islands regardless of age,…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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Veterans Day Motorcade Planned On All 3 Islands Due To COVID-19 Restrictions

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — On November 8th and 11th, the Virgin Islands will join the nation in honoring the service of military members across the nation as a part of its…

VI Free Press November 5, 2020