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 | Mar 23, 2026
A group of bipartisan Veterans bills is moving forward after the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved several measures focused on long-standing gaps in care and recognition. Committee members are now working to bring the legislation to the full Senate once...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 25, 2026
UPDATE: The House of Representatives and Senate have passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. It now awaits President Trump’s signature. UPDATE II: Capt. Royce Williams was officially presented with the Medal of Honor during President Trump’s...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 15, 2026
Members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health are reviewing bipartisan legislation that would expand treatment options for Veterans with traumatic brain injuries and reduce reliance on opioid-based pain care within the VA. The measures were discussed...
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 | Nov 24, 2025
A Vietnam War memorial in Mile Square Park that once promised to honor American Service Members and South Vietnamese allies now stands as a symbol of failed oversight and corruption. The project, funded with one million dollars in taxpayer money, remains unfinished...
