by Rikki Almanza | Jul 2, 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with Supervisor Solis’s office and Women Vets on Point, proudly presents the first annual Veteran Women’s Summit, an event dedicated to empowering Women Veterans in the...
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 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 17, 2024
At the third annual VA SAMHSA conference on June 11 in San Diego, a powerful message resonated throughout the event: “It’s OK to ask for help.” VA Secretary Denis McDonough addressed a packed audience, including VA staff, clinicians, Department of Defense...
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...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 3, 2024
The nation’s largest supportive housing development for Veterans broke ground last Friday in West Los Angeles. This event was organized by The Veterans Collective and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles, with the participation of federal,...
