by Rikki Almanza | Dec 16, 2024
Bob Fernandez, one of the remaining survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, died peacefully on Wednesday at the age of 100. Fernandez passed away at his nephew’s home, Joe Guthrie, in Lodi, California, after declining health prevented him from...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 25, 2024
Veterans with service-connected disabilities and their caregivers now have easier access to military bases under new rules announced by DoD and the VA. The changes, which took effect on November 1, allow eligible individuals to register for recurring access using...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 23, 2024
“Office Joe,” a new television comedy series written and directed by Army Veteran Nick Palmisciano, premieres on November 8. The show takes a humorous yet heartfelt look at the challenges Veterans face when transitioning from military service to civilian...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 11, 2024
As first reported by Stars and Stripes, Vietnam-era Veterans who were exposed to chemical agents and hallucinogens in classified military experiments are appealing for retroactive disability benefits following a recent federal court ruling that determined their...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 25, 2024
The VA has announced plans to investigate the connection between kidney cancer and exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAs, which are often found on military bases. PFAs, among a group of compounds referred to as “forever chemicals” because of...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 29, 2024
At The American Legion’s 105th National Convention in New Orleans, panelists addressed the pressing need to improve military recruitment, particularly among young people who often receive information through short social media video clips. Veterans were encouraged to...