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USAF Band to Perform Free Concerts in California March 31 to April 5

USAF Band to Perform Free Concerts in California March 31 to April 5

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 31, 2025

The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants from Washington, D.C. are bringing their world-class musical talents to California as part of their spring tour. From March 31 to April 5, audiences will have the opportunity to attend free concerts in several...
Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Expand GI Bill Benefits for Purple Heart Veterans

Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Expand GI Bill Benefits for Purple Heart Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 24, 2025

Earlier this year, a group of bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced the Purple Heart Veterans Education Act, H.R. 790, a bill designed to close a loophole that has prevented certain Purple Heart Recipients from transferring their GI Bill benefits to their dependents. Led...
Retired Four-Star Military Officers Join Lawsuit to Expand Housing for Homeless Veterans at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

Retired Four-Star Military Officers Join Lawsuit to Expand Housing for Homeless Veterans at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 18, 2025

Four retired senior military leaders, including the admiral who led the raid on Osama bin Laden, have filed a brief criticizing the VA for failing to address Veteran homelessness in Los Angeles. Submitted to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the brief warns that...
The American Legion Launches Survey on Government Actions Impacting Veterans

The American Legion Launches Survey on Government Actions Impacting Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2025

The American Legion has released a survey for Veterans and their families to share their perspectives on recent and future government actions affecting them. The feedback helps ensure Veterans receive the care they need when they need it. Take the survey.“The American...
California Attorney General Bonta and Lawmakers Advocate for Veterans and Spouses Affected by Federal Job Cuts

California Attorney General Bonta and Lawmakers Advocate for Veterans and Spouses Affected by Federal Job Cuts

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 11, 2025

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from seven other states, has filed Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, requests seeking details on how many Veterans and their spouses were terminated as part of the Trump Administration’s recent...
Remains of California WWII Airman Sgt. James H. Murray Identified After Decades

Remains of California WWII Airman Sgt. James H. Murray Identified After Decades

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 3, 2025

A February press release issued by the Department of Defense announced that on September 23, 2024, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, DPAA, confirmed the identification of U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. James H. Murray, a World War II prisoner of war. Murray, a...
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