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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald speaks during a news conference a the Palo Alto VA Medical Center on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, in Palo Alto, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald speaks during a news conference a the Palo Alto VA Medical Center on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, in Palo Alto, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald speaks during a news conference a the Palo Alto VA Medical Center on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, in Palo Alto, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

By Bruce Alpert

Facing increased demand for services at a time it is trying to rebuild a reputation tarnished by cover-ups of long wait times for medical and mental health care, theDepartment of Veterans AffairsĀ is waging a campaign to get more volunteers into its hospitals and clinics.

“We have made progress over the past year addressing the challenges we face in delivering care and benefits to millions of Veterans and their families,” said VA Secretary Robert McDonald.Ā  “While there is more work to do to honor our sacred commitment to veterans, we also recognize that VA cannot do it alone. We are asking Americans everywhere to join the Summer of Service and help us give back to those who have given so much to our nation.”hire vets

He said the department is working toward a June 28 open house at VA facilities nationwide to spur increased engagement with veterans, including more active volunteers.

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