by Rikki Almanza | Sep 9, 2026
Editor’s Note: Find 107th National Convention Highlights Part 1 here. The American Legion’s 107th National Convention featured the work being done by Legionnaires, Riders, military families, youth programs, and organizations committed to preserving the stories...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 27, 2026
Veterans are being warned about a mail scam that uses official-looking postcards to promise additional VA benefits and monthly payments. The Federal Trade Commission issued a new warning Aug. 24 about postcards promoting a so-called “Veterans Savings Program.” The...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 25, 2026
The VA has changed how it handles benefit claims involving military records lost or damaged in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center. More than 50 years later, the fire can still complicate claims for some Veterans. The fire broke out near St. Louis...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 5, 2026
Carlsbad broke ground this July on a project many residents thought might never leave the drawing board. 10News reported the effort followed nearly 20 years of planning, and The Coast News reported that city council members formally signed off on the concept plan for...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 3, 2026
The VA has launched a nationwide clinical trial to determine whether a GLP-1 drug can help Veterans reduce harmful alcohol use. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity. Researchers are studying whether the drug may also...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 27, 2026
California included $2 million in its 2026–27 budget to expand free legal services for Veterans pursuing military discharge upgrades. According to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, Veterans who were discharged due to trauma, injury, mental health issues, discrimination, or...
