by Rikki Almanza | Sep 22, 2025
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include an opposing viewpoint. New legislation has been introduced in the Senate that would give the VA expanded authority to remove the remains of Veterans convicted of serious crimes like serial murder from...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 10, 2025
Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change how medications are prescribed to Veterans in an effort to increase transparency and prevent suicides. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), joined by Reps. Jack Bergman (R-Pa.) and Keith Self (R-TX), introduced H.R. 4837, the...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 9, 2025
In an economy showing signs of strain, Veterans continue to maintain low unemployment rates. Their jobless numbers consistently remain below the national average, as reported by Military.com. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Veteran unemployment rate...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 28, 2025
Editor’s note: Here’s our first piece of coverage on the 106th National Convention. Thousands came together for the American Legion’s 106th National Convention, spending a week of leadership elections, speeches, award presentations, and programs honoring...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 26, 2025
Editor’s note: This article has been updated for our November 2025 newsletter. The American Legion’s 106th National Convention was held earlier this fall at the Tampa Convention Center, bringing together thousands of Veterans, families, and supporters for a week...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 22, 2025
When Congress returns from recess next month, one of the first Veterans’ issues on the agenda will be the Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers Act, or ACCESS Act. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Rep. Mike...
