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Veterans Groups Challenge VA Rule Limiting Access to GI Bill Education Benefits

Veterans Groups Challenge VA Rule Limiting Access to GI Bill Education Benefits

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 17, 2026

Two national Veterans advocacy groups, alongside the Virginia Attorney General’s Office, have filed a legal challenge over a policy implemented by the VA that they say prevents many veterans from receiving the full education benefits tied to their service. The VFW and...
Now Accepting Applications for California American Legion College 1-2026

Now Accepting Applications for California American Legion College 1-2026

by caLegion HQ | Jan 5, 2026

California American Legion College 1-2026 MARCH 27-29, 2026 We are now accepting applications for the spring course of California American Legion College! Legion College is designed for Legionnaires interested in operating a more prosperous and relevant American...
MAP Initiative: Mapping Articulated Pathways with Credit for Prior Learning for Working Adults & Veterans

MAP Initiative: Mapping Articulated Pathways with Credit for Prior Learning for Working Adults & Veterans

by caLegion Contributor | Dec 31, 2025

INFORMATION FROM MAP.RCCD.EDU MAP awards college credit to working adults, apprentices, Veterans, and all those with prior learning based on industry certifications, military training, standardized assessments, work experience, credit by exam, portfolio review, and...
RAND Report Reveals Changing Veteran Demographics and Rising Challenges for Younger Veterans

RAND Report Reveals Changing Veteran Demographics and Rising Challenges for Younger Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Dec 4, 2025

A new RAND report offers an updated look at the changing makeup of America’s Veteran population and the challenges different groups are experiencing. The study, A Summary of Veteran-Related Statistics – Second Edition, analyzes national datasets to compare Veterans...
Veterans Removed Over COVID Vaccine Rules Regain GI Bill Access

Veterans Removed Over COVID Vaccine Rules Regain GI Bill Access

by Rikki Almanza | Nov 21, 2025

Thousands of Veterans discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine during the Biden administration may now regain access to GI Bill education benefits. The VA confirmed the change on Monday, following a major policy shift tied to a January executive order from...
Nearly One Million Veterans Impacted by Government Shutdown

Nearly One Million Veterans Impacted by Government Shutdown

by Rikki Almanza | Nov 5, 2025

The VA has reported that the ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting services for about one million American Veterans. The information came in a statement released on Oct. 30. The department outlined which operations remain active and which have been...
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