by Rikki Almanza | May 13, 2026
A new VA study found that Veterans who reported multiple toxic exposures during military service were more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than Veterans who did not report exposures. The study, titled Toxic Exposure and Rates of Suicidal Thoughts...
by Rikki Almanza | May 8, 2026
New legislation in Congress would expand lower prescription drug pricing for millions of Service Members, Veterans, and military families covered through TRICARE and the VA. The bill, called the MISSION Rx Act, was introduced by Reps. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) and Eugene...
by Rikki Almanza | May 7, 2026
Editor’s Note: It’s that time again: Our team at The California Legionnaire, sponsored by The American Legion Department of California, have put together a list of Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day discounts for Veterans, active and reserve...
by Rikki Almanza | May 6, 2026
Nearly 100 San Diego-area Veterans returned home Sunday after a weekend Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., where they visited national memorials dedicated to Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Family members, friends, and community supporters—including...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 16, 2026
Editor’s Note: The National Academies are seeking the perspectives of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans who have adverse neurological conditions believed to be caused by select military experiences. A federal panel is asking Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans to come...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 14, 2026
For many Veterans living in rural communities like northern or inland California, getting to a medical appointment can require hours of travel with few, if any, reliable transportation options. A growing federal push is working to close that gap by expanding...
