The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began accepting applications on April 2 from Veterans interested in competing in the 2018 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aug. 3-8. Veterans ages 55 and older who are eligible for VA health care benefits may complete applications online through May 2 at the National Veterans Golden Age Games website. Nearly 800 athletes are expected to compete in the national multi-sport competition for senior Veterans. For more information, visit the National Veterans Golden Age Games site. Follow VA Adaptive Sports on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @Sports4Vets.