by Rikki Almanza | Apr 1, 2024
Luther Hendricks, a World War II Veteran and a member of The American Legion Manuel Quezon Post 603, is celebrating his 99th birthday this month. Born in Denver, Colorado, Hendricks found himself in Los Angeles as a teenager when the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred....
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 26, 2024
Residing in Lodi, California, Frank S. Wright, is one of the few surviving WWII Marine Raiders. He proudly affiliates himself with the Stockton Marine Corps Club and the American Legion Karl Ross Post 16. His entry into the military began in 1942, amid the chaos of...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 15, 2024
On Thursday, the VA revealed a strategy to house at least 41,000 homeless Veterans. “The VA and the Biden administration consider even one Homeless Veteran to be a top priority,” the VA stated in a news release on Thursday.”Thanks in part to...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 11, 2024
Earlier this month, the VA finalized a policy allowing abortions under specific circumstances for Veterans, even in states where abortion is prohibited. The policy, which has been temporarily in effect since 2022, permits abortions in cases of rape, incest, or to...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 8, 2024
Leading lawmakers and Veterans organizations are once again pushing for support of the Major Richard Star Act, a bill designed to expand benefits for Veterans injured in combat. The legislation seeks to ensure that all Service Members who medically retire have full...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 5, 2024
March is celebrated as Women’s History Month. Women have made significant contributions across various fields, including the military. Throughout U.S. history, women have played vital roles in the Armed Forces, often without receiving due recognition....
