by Rikki Almanza | Apr 25, 2025
American Legion Family Day returns this year on Saturday, April 26, offering an opportunity for local posts to open their doors and welcome community members to celebrate the dedication and service of The American Legion Family. From Legionnaires and Sons of The...
by caLegion Contributor | Apr 23, 2025
MEMBERSHIP – TRAINING – VET ASSISTANCE & REHAB BACKGROUND 6 yrs Army National Guard NCO Armor Unit CBR Specialist Training OCS Candidate Vietnam War Era BA Degree; Juris Doctorate degree HS Teacher (former) Past Instructor: UC Irvine Lawyer: Nicaragua...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 23, 2025
As the Trump administration nears its 100th day in its second term, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is moving forward with plans to restructure the VA, including workforce reductions, contract cancellations, and shifts in internal operations. The department’s...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 21, 2025
Officials at the VA have acknowledged the need for private workspaces for telehealth therapy sessions, following strong pushback from clinicians and lawmakers. A memo dated April 12, obtained by NPR, states that mental health providers must have access to private...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 16, 2025
California Veterans with full service-connected disabilities could soon receive full property tax relief if Senate Bill 296, introduced by State Senator Bob Archuleta, becomes law. As reported by The Downey Patriot, the proposed legislation would exempt qualifying...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 14, 2025
On April 10, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators introduced a bill to prevent disabled Veterans facing homelessness from being denied housing assistance due to the disability benefits they receive. The Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act, HUDVA, led by Senators...
