by Rikki Almanza | Jul 11, 2024
The American Legion is hosting a panel discussion on Capitol Hill today to mark the second anniversary of The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, the most extensive expansion of healthcare and benefits...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 10, 2024
Veterans who have been honorably discharged can choose burial at sea. It’s often less expensive than traditional burials and appeals to those with a strong connection to the ocean. Burial at sea is more common among active duty and Navy Veterans. This process...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 9, 2024
In January, Russian hackers accessed a VA account through a Microsoft-based platform, but no personal information or data were compromised, according to an agency official. The breach targeted Microsoft Azure Government, a cloud service used by the VA and other...
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,...