by Rikki Almanza | Jul 15, 2024
Following the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump on July 14 at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer issued a statement expressing deep sorrow and condemnation of violence against political...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 9, 2024
In January, Russian hackers accessed a VA account through a Microsoft-based platform, but no personal information or data were compromised, according to an agency official. The breach targeted Microsoft Azure Government, a cloud service used by the VA and other...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 26, 2024
President Joe Biden issued a pardon on Wednesday, clearing the convictions of thousands of U.S. Veterans who were penalized under a military law prohibiting same-sex intercourse, as reported by The Associated Press. This action, addressing historic injustices, allows...
by Rikki Almanza | May 9, 2024
In a letter addressed to UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty, House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost, a Republican from Illinois, called for increased cooperation between the company and the VA. Bost’s demand stems from concerns over a cyberattack...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 26, 2024
The VA has implemented a temporary ban preventing the Department from reporting Veterans who are deemed incapable of managing their finances to the FBI’s National Instant Background Check System, NICS, which restricts firearm ownership. This ban, which is set to...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 12, 2024
A recent study by RAND Corporation investigates the levels of support for violent extremist groups and causes among U.S. Military Veterans. The study sheds light on the complex interplay between military experiences, transitions to civilian life, and the emergence of...
