VA ends DEI, stopping millions of dollars in spending on diversity, equity and inclusion.

4 days ago · We are proud to have abandoned the divisive DEI policies of the past and pivot back to VA’s core mission. We look forward to reallocating the millions of dollars the department was spending on DEI programs and personnel to better serve the men and women who have bravely served our nation,” said VA Director of Media Affairs Morgan Ackley.

3 days ago · Up to 60 VA employees whose sole job was to advance initiatives known as DEI are on paid administrative leave, the VA said Monday. The employees’ combined annual earnings total more than $8 million.

Jan 24, 2025 · In addition to closing DEI offices, VA websites containing information on past inclusion efforts have been deleted, and employees ordered to “withdraw any final or pending documents, directives ...

Aug 19, 2021 · Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) will conduct 55 virtual diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) listening sessions for Veterans August-September 2021 in support of EO 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government. (DE&I) at VA healthcare facilities.

OAA seeks to prepare a diverse, culturally attuned health care workforce pipeline focused on advancing excellence and engagement. On June 9, 2021, over 500 participants joined the …

Today, about 27% of Veterans are members of a racial or ethnic minority group. By 2045 this number is predicted to rise to 39%. Women are the most diverse group of Veterans – about 43% of women who used VA health care services in 2020 belonged to a racial or ethnic minority group.

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs becomes attuned making inclusion, diversity, equity and access a part of its cultural transformation action plan.

Recently, VA adopted a new mission statement: “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.”

Jan 23, 2025 · ORM provides training that empowers VA employees to build healthier organizations through a commitment to civility and understanding. Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.