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Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
![Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC](https://s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/content.www.va.gov/img/styles/3_2_medium_thumbnail/public/2021-08/RalphHJohnson_960x660.jpg)
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Stories
Heroes on the Water Casts a Line for Veteran Healing
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.](https://s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/content.www.va.gov/img/styles/3_2_medium_thumbnail/public/2024-03/MicrosoftTeams-image_0.png)
Ralph H. Johnson SIM Lab takes part in JBC MARE
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](https://s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/content.www.va.gov/img/styles/3_2_medium_thumbnail/public/2024-03/JBC%20training.jpg)