by Rikki Almanza | Oct 12, 2023
On Tuesday, Marine Veteran Matt Perella and his horse, Buck, completed a remarkable 7,000-mile journey across 17 states from Camp Pendleton, California to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This feat, achieved in just under six months, made Buck the fastest horse to cross...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 9, 2023
The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, along with the Veteran Pure Access Network, or VPAN, is inviting everyone to join them for their second annual Open House on Friday, Oct. 13. The event will take place at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall,...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 6, 2023
Buddy Check Week is set to kick off from October 16 to October 20, encouraging Veterans to reconnect with their fellow Veterans, friends, and peers to provide support and check on their well-being. This campaign, a product of the STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, builds on...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 29, 2023
The first day of October is fast approaching, and this Sunday marks another opportunity for American Legion posts across the country to participate in The American Legion’s Be the One initiative, which aims to reduce the number of Veteran suicides. Every day,...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 28, 2023
A regional study led by the Military and Veterans Programs, or MVP, at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work has revealed insights into the changing needs of Veterans in Southern California as they transition from active duty to civilian life. The State of...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 18, 2023
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and serves as a reminder of the critical need to address mental health challenges, particularly among Veterans and their families. On average, approximately 22 Veterans tragically take their own lives each day,...
