 A committal service will be held Wednesday, August 26 for an unaccompanied Veteran. Airman First Class Michael Fain of Sidney served in the Air Force from 1980 until 1984. The service will be at Dayton National Cemetery in Shelter B at 10am. Everyone is invited to pay tribute to Airman Fain and his commitment to the country.
 ***WATCH VIDEO HERE***
Dayton VA Public Affairs -- Meet the five Veterans honored at this year's Welcome Home event at the Dayton Dragons game on Friday. They are 101-year-old Lloyd Lynch, 99-year-old Willie Clemons, Larry Crutcher, Earl Sheppheard and Philip Hart.
 ***WATCH VIDEO HERE***
Dayton 24/7 NOW -- The Community Mental Health Summit is bringing healthcare professionals and community partners together to discuss the latest developments in mental health care.
The event takes place September 2 at the Dayton VA, with both in-person and virtual options available.
Dr. Lora Cox-Vance and Josh Nordstrom with the Dayton VA joined Lydia Bice live to discuss this year’s summit, what attendees can expect, and how to register.
Five Veterans enrolled at Dayton VA were honored Friday at this year’s Welcome Home event. It was the 18th year we’ve teamed up with the Dayton Dragons for this special event. This year’s honorees are Lloyd Lynch, Willie Clemons, Jr., Larry Crutcher, Earl Sheppheard, and Philip Hart. They each received an American flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol, specials coins, Dragons swag and other tokens of appreciation. Mr. Lynch, who is a WWII Veteran and 101 years old, threw out the first pitch. They and their families also enjoyed a nice meal on the party deck.
Thank you, Greater Dayton Corvette Club for donating $6,400 to the Dayton Vet Center Wednesday. The club had a car show in the spring at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway and all the proceeds were donated to the Vet Center. Assistant Director Jermaine Sterling accepted the check from Tom Brooks, the club’s president. The Vet Center is a counseling center that provides services to Veterans, military members, National Guard and Reserve members and their families. Brooks said the corvette club hopes to do the same next year.
Chief of Staff Dr. Lora Cox-Vance and Acting Suicide Prevention Program Manager Josh Nordstrom appeared on channel 22/45’s Good Day Dayton last Tuesday. They were on the show to promote the upcoming Mental Health Summit held at Dayton VA on September 2nd. See story above.
Construction started yesterday for the expanded parking lot. This is the grass area on the corner of Missouri and Minnesota, across from building 315 (Sim Center).
The number 320 on the map indicates how many new parking spaces will be added.
Please find alternative parking until the new parking lot is completed in mid-October.
The Dayton VA Women’s Program is hosting a Facebook Live event on Wednesday, August 26th at 6pm. It’s a public forum about services Dayton VA offers women Veterans. Join the event on our Facebook page Dayton VA Medical Center.
Military Retiree Appreciation will be Friday, August 28th at 8 A.M - 2:30 P.M.
Held at Wright-Patt Community Center. See flyer for more details.
 Overdose Awareness Day is Monday, August 31, 2026. Dayton VA is observing this important day with a resource table in the lobby of building 330 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Staff will provide information to Veterans about treatment and how recovery is possible
This year’s Community Mental Health Summit will be held virtually and in person on campus in building 305 on September 2nd. See flyer to register and for more information.
 **Click here to register for the summit: https://varedcap.rcp.vaec.va.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=83HE39N7LF8WC4XK
The Legal Clinic for Veterans is starting back up now that the college school year is starting back up. It will be on Monday, September 14th.
 Please consider joining the Dayton VA WalkALS Team and walk in support of Dayton VA Veterans with ALS and honor those who have passed.
When: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Check-in: 9:30am
Ceremony: 10:45am
Walk begins at 11:00am
(Meet at the Dayton VA table at 10:40am if you would like to walk with the team)
Where: Oak Grove Park
1790 E Social Row Rd.
Washington Twp, OH 45458
Walk Route Length (1.5 miles)
Visit https://secure.alsohio.org/site/TR?fr_id=1180&pg=entry to join the Dayton VA WalkALS Team.
- Select “Find A Team”
- Select “Search for a team”
- Type in “Dayton VA”
- Select “Join Team”
If you have any questions or know of a Veteran with ALS, please contact the Julia Prince at 937-268-6511 x2618.
Save the date for Thursday, September 24th for an event on campus for Suicide Prevention Month. See flyer for more details.
The annual Stand Down will be held Friday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in the theater and multipurpose room of building 305. See flyer for details.
VA’s MOVE Weight Management Program for Veterans can help Veterans manage their weight so they can feel their best. With MOVE! they’ll use helpful tools to make lasting lifestyle changes and reach their personal goals.
 ***Click here for more information on the program: https://www.move.va.gov/ Veterans interested in the program can call extension (937) 268-6511 ext.1699.
The Farmers Market is every Thursday through October 15th from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the picnic pavilion. The food trucks scheduled for this week are Frozen Fox, Hell Belly Burritos, Buckeye Burgers and Steaks and Cakes. The Farmers Market is open to the public.
Veterans are encouraged to use Direct Deposit to get payments faster and safer.
 Some people discover their calling early in life. For Leroy Petry, that moment came at age seven, growing up in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Even as a kid, he knew he wanted to serve his country and by the time he enlisted in 1999, he was more than ready to follow through.
He would serve in the 2nd Battalion, 75th Army Ranger Regiment during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
***Click to read story: https://vaww.insider.va.gov/freedom250-leroy-petry/ **VA is celebrating some of the Veterans who served so we may enjoy freedom. They’re the reason the country made it to 250 years. See all their profiles on the Freedom 250 web page.
We are more than two months in with the new Electronic Health Record (EHR). We are still going through some growing pains, including with delays in answering phone calls. We appreciate your patience as we continue this transition. These changes are designed to improve coordination and continuity of care for Veterans. If you get your healthcare here, thank you for trusting Dayton VA with your health care.
A free monthly fitness program at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
See flyer below for more details.
The Women Overcoming & Winning (W.O.W.) social group meets the first Monday of each month. The next meeting will be, September 14th, from 6:00-7:30pm in building 305. Women Veterans are encouraged to attend.
A free monthly program is live every Tuesday from 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
See flyer below for more details.
The next Coffee Club meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8th. Dayton VA Medical Center Outreach Team will be in attendance. See information below.
Show your support for Veterans in their fight against suicide on Saturday,
September 5th at the Springfield Silent Watch.
 Less scroll, more soul. Taking time away from screens can help you reconnect with what matters most: your health, your relationships, and your daily life. Spirit and soul are an important part of your well-being. What helps you reconnect?
***Click here for more information: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/circle-of-health/spirit-soul.asp
 Dayton VA Veterans, staff and retirees have free access to more than 100 live, online Ompractice classes weekly, an on-demand video library & new programming every month.
**Click here for video library: https://app.ompractice.com/videos
Register with Ompractice for free: https://app.ompractice.com/veteransaffairs
Veterans, if you can't make your appointment, call and cancel so another Veteran can take it.
The Coffee Hour and 12 Step Meetings are offered by Mental Health to all Veterans in recovery, even if not engaged with Mental Health.
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