THE RC-VA CONNECTION: Defending and Protecting The Nation's Health and Safety

From: The Officer | Date: December 1, 2003| Author: Boatright, Connie J | Copyright information

The Department of Defense's (DoD's) Reserve Components (RC) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) share a significant partnership in defending and protecting the health and safety of the nation. The RC-VA "connection" is reflected through shared purposes, people and programs.

VA: AN OVERVIEW

Most Reserve Component service members are familiar with VA's overall role of serving the nation's military veterans. They may not be aware, however, of the multi-faceted VA mission an...