by Rikki Almanza | Oct 7, 2026
The VA’s latest suicide prevention report found that most Veterans who died by suicide in 2024 had not recently received VA healthcare. The report––officially the 2026 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report––released on Sept. 30. examines national...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 8, 2026
Thousands of Legionnaires and members of the American Legion Family gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, for The American Legion’s 107th National Convention, where delegates elected new leadership and heard updates on Veterans health care, disability benefits, suicide...
by caLegion Contributor | Jun 18, 2026
DESPITE FEDERAL RECOGNITION AND BIPARTISAN SUPPORT, VETERANS WITH INVISIBLE INJURIES CONTINUE TO FACE BARRIERS TO CARE San Martin, CA — As the Nation recognizes PTSD Awareness Month this June, Operation Freedom Paws is calling attention to the growing gap between...
by Rikki Almanza | May 13, 2026
A new VA study found that Veterans who reported multiple toxic exposures during military service were more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than Veterans who did not report exposures. The study, titled Toxic Exposure and Rates of Suicidal Thoughts...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 21, 2026
On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to speed up research into psychedelic drugs. The announcement comes as the VA continues searching for better treatment options for Veterans living with PTSD. According to...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 18, 2026
The latest National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report from the VA: While slightly fewer Veterans died by suicide in 2023 compared with the previous year, the overall rate continued to rise. According to the most recent data, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide in...
