The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently accepting applications from veterans interested in competing in the 2015 National Veterans Golden Age Games. Applications can be completed online at www.veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov, and will be accepted through May 15. Veterans ages 55 and older who are enrolled for VA care are eligible to participate. The games take place in Omaha, Nebraska, Aug. 8-12. Competitive events include air rifle, badminton, bowling, cycling, dominoes, field, golf, horseshoes, nine ball, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis and track. For more information, visit the National Veterans Golden Age Games website at www.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/index.asp and follow VA Adaptive Sports on Twitter at @VAAdaptiveSport or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vaadaptivesports.
For more on veteran programs, visit the Military.com Benefits Center.