by Rikki Almanza | Jul 27, 2026
California included $2 million in its 2026–27 budget to expand free legal services for Veterans pursuing military discharge upgrades. According to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, Veterans who were discharged due to trauma, injury, mental health issues, discrimination, or...
by caLegion Contributor | May 11, 2026
Shared by U.S. Army Veteran and Newport Harbor Post 291 Legionnaire Ken Shoemake. The Contract Our Veterans Act (S. 3964 / H.R. 7534) extends the VA’s proven Veterans First contracting model to every federal agency. It gives Veteran-owned small businesses...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 10, 2026
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workforce, a new 2026 report from Hire Heroes USA and Redeployable suggests that many Veterans may be well positioned for long-term career stability despite the advent of AI upending global job markets. The report,...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 6, 2026
The VA is launching a nationwide hiring effort to strengthen employment support for former service members, even as the agency continues to scale back its overall workforce. The VA is seeking to hire more than 300 vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 4, 2025
A new RAND report offers an updated look at the changing makeup of America’s Veteran population and the challenges different groups are experiencing. The study, A Summary of Veteran-Related Statistics – Second Edition, analyzes national datasets to compare Veterans...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 23, 2025
The American Legion recently provided testimony on a wide range of legislation that seeks to strengthen services and protections for Veterans. These measures include improving access to care, expanding education opportunities for those transitioning out of military...
