by Christian Southards | Aug 7, 2023
962,403 — 137,023 — 200,740 — 615 — 36,412 — 22,499: the estimated number of fallen and wounded Service Members in each major U.S. conflict since World War II to have been awarded at least one Purple Heart, based on casualty research conducted by both the...
by Rikki Almanza | May 31, 2023
Veterans who served in the military may have been exposed to various toxic hazards during their time in service. Recognizing the potential health risks associated with toxic exposure, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is dedicated to providing support to...
by Rikki Almanza | May 25, 2023
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, San Diego Automotive Museum unveiled its latest exhibit, “Salute to San Diego’s Troops,” featuring two legendary military combat vehicles, a 1942 Willys MB Jeep and 1985 Humvee. The exhibit’s...
by Christian Southards | May 3, 2023
On April 26, the VA announced that over 500,000 toxic exposure-related claims have been filed since the PACT Act was signed last August. Provisions in the PACT Act create a presumptive basis that military service is the cause of dozens of medical conditions, therefore...
by Christian Southards | Dec 15, 2022
On Dec. 15, 2011, the United States declared an official end to the War in Iraq. Lasting nearly nine years, the conflict led to the deaths of 3,519 Americans and another 32,222 wounded — many by improvised explosives that left them permanently disabled. Prelude to...
by Christian Southards | Sep 29, 2022
On Sept. 28, the U.S. the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it is expanding eligibility and delaying deadlines for Gulf War and Post-9/11 veterans to enroll in VA health care, as provisioned by the Honoring Our PACT Act that was signed into law on Aug. 10....
