by Rikki Almanza | Jun 26, 2024
President Joe Biden issued a pardon on Wednesday, clearing the convictions of thousands of U.S. Veterans who were penalized under a military law prohibiting same-sex intercourse, as reported by The Associated Press. This action, addressing historic injustices, allows...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 25, 2024
Today in Washington, D.C., The American Legion, along with several other Veteran service organizations, gathered to advocate for the passage of H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. Chanin Nuntavong,...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 24, 2024
After more than a decade of community efforts, proposals, setbacks, and legislative maneuvers, The Anaheim Planning Commission granted approval on June 17 for Orange County’s first Veterans cemetery to be established in Gypsum Canyon, Anaheim Hills. The planned...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 21, 2024
On Thursday, an event hosted by The American Legion at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. marked the 80th anniversary of the GI Bill, which is on June 22. Organized by The American Legion and supported by several sponsors including ARK All-in-One Relocation,...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 14, 2024
The VA has added three new types of cancer to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposure under the PACT Act. A sub-regulatory policy letter published in the Federal Register now includes the following cancers as...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 12, 2024
Through 2027, Veterans will not be required to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health and substance use disorder visits each calendar year. This policy, initiated by the VA, attempts to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for Veterans, provided the visits...
