by Rikki Almanza | Dec 19, 2024
On Wednesday, the VA unveiled a new initiative to combat Veteran Homelessness by allocating hundreds of millions in funding for rehousing programs, renewing support for existing case management grants, and encouraging city mayors to partner with landlords to provide...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 13, 2024
The Veterans Readiness and Employment, VR&E, program, a vital resource for Veterans with service-connected disabilities, is under growing strain as demand surges, according to Stars and Stripes. Managed by the VA, the program provides job training, career...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 20, 2024
The VA celebrated the opening of a new housing facility for homeless Veterans on November 14 at its West Los Angeles campus. MacArthur Building A will provide 75 permanent housing units with amenities like a community garden, gym, and dog park, offering a stable...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 11, 2024
A new bill backed by The American Legion, The Veterans Naloxone Access Expansion Act, was recently introduced by Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) to address opioid overdose concerns among Veterans. This legislation proposes a two-year pilot program within the VA to...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 29, 2024
In a major development for Veterans who served at the Karshi-Khanabad, K2, base in Uzbekistan, the VA announced today plans to expand health and benefits coverage for illnesses linked to toxic exposure at the former Soviet base. Secretary Denis McDonough revealed that...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 25, 2024
In a push to improve services for Veterans, two U.S. House lawmakers have introduced a bill to permanently establish the Veterans Experience Office, VEO, within the VA, according to a report by Stars and Stripes. The VEO office, initially founded in 2015, has played a...
