Navy Veteran Raleigh Durden, Jr., celebrated his 100th birthday, marking a century of life filled with service, faith and family.

Throughout Black History Month, the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) is honored to highlight the stories of Black Veterans whose commitment to community endures long after they hang up their uniforms.

Also called medical technologists, clinical laboratory scientists at VA play a crucial role in ensuring Veterans receive accurate, timely, and life-saving diagnoses through their work in labs across the country.