vets.gov Archives

VA Digital Service unveils new VA.gov in time for Veterans Day

All the tools on user-centered Vets.gov have been migrated to the agency's primary web address.

Nov 8, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

The finalists for the 2018 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal awards. The Partnership for Public Service selected nine winners for its annual awards, known as the “Sammies”, for their outstanding contributions to civil service. (Photo by Braun Film and Video, Inc.)

Feds focused on digital service, drones and data win at 2018 Sammies

The “Sammies” — dubbed “the Oscars of government service” — recognize federal employees who have crafted impactful and innovative solutions to advance the mission of government.

Oct 2, 2018 By Carten Cordell

VA takes first steps to modernize central VA.gov website

The agency wants help with the creation of, and migration to, a modern content management system for VA.gov.

Aug 1, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

VA wants a web experience on par with USAA, Bank of America

VA CTO Charles Worthington's vision is "making interacting with the VA online as good as the customer would get when they interact with a private sector company…

May 10, 2018 By Billy Mitchell

Healthcare.gov fix-it team gets $12M Vets.gov contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs has brought on an agile software development team led by members of the 2013 Healthcare.gov fix-it team to support the continued build…

May 6, 2016