by Rikki Almanza | Feb 14, 2024
The American Legion is urging members of the Legion Family to engage with their respective members of Congress, advocating for support of H.R. 3651, bipartisan legislation designed to ensure surviving spouses of military servicemembers maintain survivor...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 13, 2024
The American Legion is advocating for an overhaul of the Department of Defense’s Tuition Assistance, TA, program, for Service Members’ education. Established to alleviate the financial burden of tuition costs, TA serves as a significant...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 9, 2024
Today, the VA introduced a proposed rule detailing its intentions to broaden the geographical and time frames for which exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides is presumed. If finalized, this rule will establish a new presumption of exposure to areas...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 8, 2024
Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at extending job counseling services to surviving spouses of fallen Service Members. The proposed legislation, dubbed The Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 26, 2024
CalVet is calling on California Women Veterans to participate in a survey designed to capture their perspectives and experiences. The survey offers an opportunity for Women Veterans across the state to have their voice heard and contribute to the improvement of...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 25, 2024
A group of Transgender Veterans has initiated legal action against U.S. VA, citing the fulfillment of promises made in 2021 to cover gender-affirming surgeries. The Transgender American Veterans Association, or TAVA, filed the lawsuit, expressing concerns over...
