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Air Force Revises Records for Veterans Discharged Over COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal

Air Force Revises Records for Veterans Discharged Over COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 6, 2026

Hundreds of Air Force Veterans who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine are now seeing changes to their military records following a recent review by the service. Air Force officials announced last month that eligible Veterans have received discharge...
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...
Trump to Reinstate Troops With Back Pay Dismissed Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Trump to Reinstate Troops With Back Pay Dismissed Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

by Rikki Almanza | Jan 30, 2025

In a move fulfilling a campaign promise, President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Monday reinstating Service Members who were discharged for refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The order, which Trump has called an “unjust” policy,...
Compared to Other Veterans, Student Veterans Are More Likely to Receive Mental Health Treatment

Compared to Other Veterans, Student Veterans Are More Likely to Receive Mental Health Treatment

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 27, 2024

A recent study by the Government Accountability Office, or GAO, revealed that Student Veterans are accessing mental health care services at a significantly higher rate compared to other Veterans. This difference indicates both the challenges they face and their...
Veterans Receive Relief as Foreclosures Are Paused on VA-Backed Home Loans

Veterans Receive Relief as Foreclosures Are Paused on VA-Backed Home Loans

by Rikki Almanza | Nov 21, 2023

  In response to a report by NPR that revealed thousands of Veterans were at risk of losing their homes due to the termination of a COVID forbearance program, The VA has taken action by suspending foreclosures for six months on VA-backed loans. The forbearance...
UPDATED: Veterans State Tax Exemptions and Extended COVID-19 Benefits Included Among Several Veterans Bills Moving Through Calif., U.S. Legislatures

UPDATED: Veterans State Tax Exemptions and Extended COVID-19 Benefits Included Among Several Veterans Bills Moving Through Calif., U.S. Legislatures

by Christian Southards | Jun 19, 2023

  Below is a list of bills currently making their way through both the California and United States legislatures. The California Legionnaire will update this list accordingly.  Veterans Bills in the California Legislature SB-726 Property taxation: exemption:...
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