by Christian Southards | Sep 19, 2023
Every third Friday in September, National POW/MIA Recognition day is celebrated to honor past and present prisoners of war and military members who never returned home from their service. America’s Missing in Action The Department of Defense lists 83,204 American...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 19, 2023
The VA has simplified the application process for recipients interested in transferring their Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to their loved ones. These improvements, driven by recent IT upgrades, reduce the time and complexity associated with completing the...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 15, 2023
In South Lake Tahoe, American Legion Post 795 organized a memorial ceremony to honor and remember the victims of the Attacks on September 11, 2001. The event honored the lives lost in the attacks and paid tribute to the first responders who displayed bravery during...
by Christian Southards | Sep 11, 2023
Patriot Day honors all those lost during and in response to the terror attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. September 11, 2001 On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, four commercial airliners were hijacked by terrorists acting under the direction of Al-Qaida leader...
by Christian Southards | Aug 22, 2023
The next major PACT Act deadline for some Veterans is slated for Sept. 30, 2023. A special enrollment period will allow eligible Veterans to bypass the normal application process for VA benefits and enroll directly in VA health care. To be eligible, the...
by Christian Southards | Aug 10, 2023
Good morning, Christian I am a member of Post 0291 Newport. I want to ask you a question on the criteria of a Purple Heart. Today if a Soldier gets hurt by an IED he is awarded a Purple Heart; yet I was blown out of my truck in Vietnam after hitting a land mine and...
