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Pentagon Flags Thousands of Military Images for Removal in ‘DEI Purge’

Pentagon Flags Thousands of Military Images for Removal in ‘DEI Purge’

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 10, 2025

The Department of Defense has flagged over 26,000 images for removal across all military branches as part of an effort to eliminate content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI. However, the final number could be much higher, with estimates suggesting as...
VA Plans to Cut Over 80,000 Jobs and Hundreds of Contracts

VA Plans to Cut Over 80,000 Jobs and Hundreds of Contracts

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 5, 2025

Editor’s note: VA Secretary Collins has since confirmed that the VA is cutting 72,000 jobs, not 80,000. The VA is preparing to cut over 80,000 jobs as part of a restructuring effort, according to an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press. VA Chief of...
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...
Savings from VA Layoffs Redirected to Veterans’ Care and Benefits

Savings from VA Layoffs Redirected to Veterans’ Care and Benefits

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 19, 2025

Editor’s note: per a February 24 update from the VA, the total is now at over 2,400 probationary employees laid off. The VA has laid off more than 1,000 employees as part of a Trump initiative to reduce the federal workforce. Announced Thursday night, the...
American Legion Reports: Americanism and Government Affairs

American Legion Reports: Americanism and Government Affairs

by caLegion HQ | Feb 13, 2025

National has provided us with reports detailing important information and updates regarding Americanism and Government Affairs. For more information, please see below: Americanism Report Government Affairs...
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