Video Help

Videos on this website are offered in Windows Media format (.wmv), a media format developed by Microsoft for streaming and playing media files.

NOTE: The video files available to view are in the public domain. The videos are not for sale or distribution. Some of the videos specific to Veterans may contain information that has changed since the production date. The most current information on Veterans benefits, eligibility, VA services, and more can be found through the Department of Veterans Affairs at www.va.gov.

Microsoft Windows: If you have a Windows operating system you most likely have Windows Media Player installed. The media files can be identified by the extension .wmv.

Download a Player

If you don't have Windows media player installed on your system please use the link below to download the player. It is available for both Windows and Apple computers.

Get the Windows Media Player*

Closed Captioning

To view closed captioning in Windows Media, under VIEW or PLAY menu (depending on your player version), make sure View Captions is checked (or Captions and Subtitles are on). IF you do not have regular menus showing, right click and select: VIEW Classic Menus.

*Links will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.