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Military service can leave lasting impacts, but a unique program at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is offering Veterans a chance to de-stress and reconnect with nature in a way they might not have expected: by swimming with gentle stingrays.

Vets helping vets

For many Veterans, weight struggles are a common foe. But thanks to the VA's MOVE program, Veterans are reclaiming their health and their waistlines.

Move flier

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System has been recognized as an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in their 2024 Healthcare Equality Index survey.

The Ralph H. Johnson VA HCS has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

A Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System employee threw punches for a cause! They laced up their gloves not only to raise money for Veterans, but also to understand resiliency and conquering a goal.

Anna Langevin

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System proudly supports She's the Veteran, a trailblazing organization founded by U.S. Army Combat Veteran Brooke Jackson Kahn.

She the Vet

In a remarkable display of dedication and leadership, Mr. Scott R. Isaacks, the director and CEO of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System, has been honored with the 2023 Presidential Rank Award (PRA).

Presidential Rank Award

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is proud to announce its selection for participation in the Age-Friendly Collaborative.

The RHJ

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System hosted a Medal of Honor Forum on Monday, March 7, 2024, in celebration of Medal of Honor Day observed on March 25.

MoH

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System recently sent healthcare specialists from their Simulations Laboratory to assist the 628th Air Base Wing Medical Airmen in medical litter training and Dual Use Vehicles (DUV) familiarity.

JBC training

Forget the stress of everyday life. Imagine trading it for the gentle splash of a paddle and the camaraderie of fellow Veterans. This isn't a dream, but the reality offered by Heroes on the Water, a non-profit organization using the power of nature to empower Veterans through kayak fishing.

A veteran paddles his kayak while participating in a Heroes on the Water event, Feb. 17, 2024, in Meggett, South Carolina.