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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...
Legendary Actor and Marine Corps Veteran Gene Hackman Passes Away at 95

Legendary Actor and Marine Corps Veteran Gene Hackman Passes Away at 95

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 27, 2025

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that foul play has not been ruled out in the investigation of Hackman and Arakawa’s passing.  Yesterday, Gene Hackman, legendary actor and former U.S. Marine, passed away at the age of 95 alongside...
Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act Seeks to Provide Continuous Health Coverage for Transitioning Service Members

Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act Seeks to Provide Continuous Health Coverage for Transitioning Service Members

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 21, 2025

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are taking steps to ensure that Veterans do not experience a lapse in health insurance coverage after completing their military service. Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.) has reintroduced the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act, H.R.8312, a bill that...
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