In this episode of The BLUF, it’s all about our Veteran athletes – and some Army Soldiers – as we look at how they represented Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games. We also take a look at this summer’s other events – the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic and the National Veterans Golden Age Games. Army Soldiers and Veterans compete on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics news.va.gov/133431/army-soldiers-and-veterans-compete-on-team-usa-at-the-2024-paris-olympics/ National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic: department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic/ National Veterans Golden Age Games: department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-golden-age-games/ VA Adaptive Sports and Arts Follow @Sports4Vets on social media department.va.gov/veteran-sports/ The BLUF A VA Rocky Mountain Network Production This show is made by Veterans for Veterans Executive Producer: Shawn Spitler Producer, Director, Editor: Matt Murray Host, Producer: Sarah Kallassy Technical Director: Patrick Battle Audiovisual Production Specialist: Adam Desaulniers Stories by: Katie Beall, Jesus Flores, Sarah Kallassy, and Matt Murray Chapters: 00:00 – 00:12 Intro 00:13 – 01:16 Team USA 01:17 – 01:54 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic 01:55 – 04:01 National Veterans Golden Age Games 04:02 – 04:19 Thanks for watching!

While deployed during the Gulf War, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Kevin Jackson was involved in a horrific accident which resulted in the permanent loss of his vision. But with the support from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Blind Rehabilitation, Mr. Jackson is thriving. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Program is dedicated to empowering Veterans with visual impairments. Through a comprehensive range of services, including mobility training, adaptive technology, and independent living skills, the program helps participants regain confidence and independence. Specialized rehabilitation centers and outpatient services provide personalized care, addressing each individual’s unique needs. The program also offers support for family members, ensuring a holistic approach to rehabilitation. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for those who served, VA’s Blind Rehabilitation Program is a vital resource for veterans navigating the challenges of vision loss.

Veterans as a population tend to be at a higher risk of fraud and cyberattacks than the average person. In addition, as the nation’s largest integrated health system and benefits provider for millions of Veterans, their families, caregivers, and providers, VA is a large target for cybercriminals, who are getting smarter and more sophisticated every year. Now, more than ever, everyone in the Veteran community needs to be vigilant and not underestimate the seriousness of cyber threats. There has never been a more crucial time to pay close attention to every click, every email sender, and every request for personal information. This short video gives top tips for the Veteran community on how to stay safe online. Together, let’s Secure Our World. For more about VA digital tools for the Veteran community, visit www.digital.va.gov #Veterans #cybersecurity #online safety