by Rikki Almanza | Sep 13, 2023
The Veterans Justice Outreach Program, which includes VA social workers, reaches out to Veterans within the criminal justice system to assess if their legal troubles stem from injuries sustained during their military service. The program’s primary goal is...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 31, 2023
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that brings changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or UCMJ, regarding the prosecution of serious crimes within the military, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, murder, and other...
by Christian Southards | Jul 17, 2023
Our next California Veterans news roundup includes PACT Act updates, info on heatwave relief, and more. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related stories to news@calegion.org. Statewide:...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a significant step toward improving transparency and accountability in its police force. Starting June 20, all VA police officers will be required to wear body cameras and use dashboard cameras on their...
by Christian Southards | Jun 5, 2023
Our first California Veterans new roundup for June 2023 features a PACT Act update, the Korean American VALOR Act, the 2023 Warrior Games Challenge, and more. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related stories to...
by Rikki Almanza | May 24, 2023
Since the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, concerns about the rise of extremist groups on both ends of the political spectrum have grown in the United States. There have been worries that former service members might be more vulnerable to radical...
