by Rikki Almanza | Mar 27, 2024
Nearly 250,000 Veterans involved in a lawsuit against 3M, an earplug manufacturer, have negotiated a $6 billion settlement. The lawsuit alleged that defective earplugs were supplied to the military for deployment during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. According...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 26, 2024
Residing in Lodi, California, Frank S. Wright, is one of the few surviving WWII Marine Raiders. He proudly affiliates himself with the Stockton Marine Corps Club and the American Legion Karl Ross Post 16. His entry into the military began in 1942, amid the chaos of...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 25, 2024
If your California American Legion post has organized an event for National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we invite you to share your plans with us by sending an email to...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2024
House lawmakers are pressing the VA for explanations regarding the involvement of consulting firm McKinsey and Company in the department’s decisions to prescribe opioids to Veterans. This occurrence happened while McKinsey and Company was simultaneously advising...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 5, 2024
March is celebrated as Women’s History Month. Women have made significant contributions across various fields, including the military. Throughout U.S. history, women have played vital roles in the Armed Forces, often without receiving due recognition....
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 13, 2024
A recent report from RAND Corporation, “Veteran Single Parents: Surviving but Not Thriving,” sheds light on the challenges faced by Veteran single parents, particularly women, who are more likely to face financial insecurity and struggle to access...
