The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center placed 108 homeless veterans into permanent housing in fiscal year 2025, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs National Homeless Program Office. (Contributed photo)

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center has secured the top ranking in the nation for placing homeless veterans in permanent housing, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs National Homeless Program Office.

Serving veterans over an area of 21,000 square miles and across 15 counties in the Upper Peninsula plus nine in northern Wisconsin, the Iron Mountain VA has made significant strides in ending veteran homelessness, VA officials said in a news release.

The initial goal for fiscal year 2025 was to find permanent housing for 51 homeless veterans. The eff

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