by Rikki Almanza | Jul 29, 2024
Jon Stewart is urging the Biden administration to address an oversight in the PACT Act, which has excluded coverage for some of the first U.S. troops who responded after the September 11 attacks. These troops were deployed to Karshi-Khanabad, K2, in Uzbekistan, a base...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 19, 2024
After 82 years, the remains of U.S. Army Air Force PFC Charles Powers were finally returned to Riverside and laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery on July 18. Powers, a native of Riverside, served in the 28th Materiel Squadron, 20th Air Base Group in 1941....
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 10, 2024
Veterans who have been honorably discharged can choose burial at sea. It’s often less expensive than traditional burials and appeals to those with a strong connection to the ocean. Burial at sea is more common among active duty and Navy Veterans. This process...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 9, 2024
In episode 11 of the “Be the One” series from The American Legion podcast Tango Alpha Lima, Christopher Frueh, PhD, discusses his approach to PTSD treatment. His recently published book, “Operator Syndrome,” offers a different perspective on...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 3, 2024
A recent study by the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute has uncovered significant gaps and inefficiencies in federal programs intended to assist Service Members transitioning to civilian life. Challenges Faced by Transitioning Service Members...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 3, 2024
UPDATE: American Legion Gaming is planning to attend Fleet Weeks in San Francisco and San Diego. www.Veterans.gg for updates. — During L.A. Fleet Week in San Pedro, American Legion Post 283 seized the opportunity to establish a presence alongside the USS Carl Vinson,...
