United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Memphis VA Medical Center

Returning Combat Veterans

The Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center Soldier standing duty with the American flag.(VAMC) is grateful to the men and women who risk their lives to fight terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq and many other places around the world.

Memphis VAMC has developed a special team called the Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Team to serve the Veterans who participated in this campaign. Each Veteran initially has 5 years of health care and 180 days to apply for dental care at the VA after discharge or retirement.

Our aim is to assist with the transition of Soldiers from the military into the VAMC for health care and coordination of benefits. We have developed specialized programs, clinics, counseling, and outreach activities to help reintegrate each Soldier back into his or her community.

Contact Information

The Memphis VAMC OEF/OIF Team can be reached at 901.577.7319 or toll-free at 800.636.8262, extension 7319. To the right we have listed the names and direct extension numbers of our OEF/OIF Team members.

Our office location is the 2nd floor of the Administration Building in rooms CE221 through CE228.

In Person Visits:

If you were discharged or retired and completed a tour in support of OEF/OIF then you can contact the OEF/OIF Team to schedule a Post Deployment clinic appointment. OEF/OIF Post Deployment Clinics are held at the Copper Clinic on Thursdays and some Tuesdays.

For other appointments, please report to Centralized Check-In in one of the following locations:

  • Administration Building, 1st floor
  • Bed Tower, Ground Floor
  • Clinic Annex, Main Entrance

View a map of our facility to find these locations.

Please call 901.523.8990, extension 2555 with any questions or inquiries about Memphis VAMC health care services.

Spouse BATTLEMIND

The Memphis VAMC is conducting a 12 month research project called Reintegration: The Role of Spouse Telephone BATTLEMIND.  The Spouse Telephone BATTLEMIND program will help you with the transitions and adjustments you and your family face post-deployment.  Learn more about the Spouse BATTLEMIND program. 

Project VALOR

Researchers at the Memphis VAMC and the University of Memphis are developing a new form of therapy for OEF/OIF veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and who have difficulties with alcohol. The Trauma and Coping Research Group have created a brochure for those interested in learning more.


Related Links

OEF/OIF Program Team

901.523.8990

Nancy Withers
OEF/OIF Program Manager
ext. 5530

Bob Brooks
OEF/OIF Transition Patient Advocate
ext. 6338

Arthur Johnson
OEF/OIF Transition Patient Advocate
ext. 6340

Kenny Llanes
OEF/OIF Case Manager
ext. 6434

Anita Rives
OEF/OIF Polytrauma Case Manager
ext. 6219

Keith Hilliard
OEF/OIF Polytrauma Case Manager
ext. 7081

Lisa Mahoney
OEF/OIF Polytrauma Nurse Practitioner
ext. 5612

Wynetta Noland
OEF/OIF Patient Service Assistant
ext. 7319

Cathy Pierce
OEF/OIF Program Support Assistant
ext. 7011

Debra Gibbs
OEF/OIF Polytrauma Program Support Assistant
ext. 7012