VA Trims Veterans Benefits Backlog Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email DENVER, CO: Homeless veterans say the Pledge of Allegiance at this VA event, where they received free clothing, medical care and employment assistance, among other things. November 3, 2011. ( John Moore / Getty ) Produced by Ellen Frankman Produced by PRI and WNYC