by Rikki Almanza | Sep 22, 2026
Younger U.S. Veterans have higher levels of PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in their blood than civilians of the same age, according to a new study from researchers at Brown University and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, published...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 30, 2026
Veterans and eligible family members using the Post-9/11 GI Bill will see updated tuition rates and housing allowances beginning Aug. 1. The new rates apply to education and training completed between Aug. 1 and July 31, 2027. Students attending a public college or...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 27, 2026
California included $2 million in its 2026–27 budget to expand free legal services for Veterans pursuing military discharge upgrades. According to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, Veterans who were discharged due to trauma, injury, mental health issues, discrimination, or...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 15, 2026
A bipartisan proposal could open another path to federal compensation for Veterans who participated in three nuclear cleanup and response missions. Lawmakers are preparing to introduce the Radiation Exposure Reauthorization Act of 2026, which would add eligible...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 17, 2026
The American Legion is supporting the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, a major legislative package that would bring more than 60 Veterans’ bills together, including the Major Richard Star Act which has garnered significant Legion support on its own. The Take...
by Kevin Burns | Jun 16, 2026
Inside the Hangar at Tillamook, Oregon during WWII, (Photo courtesy of the Tillamook Air Museum, https://www.tillamookair.com) Recently the Tillamook Port Board in Tillamook, Oregon voted against Hangar B roof repairs and that the World War II-era Oregon hangar that...
