by Rikki Almanza | May 5, 2025
More than 50 years after the Vietnam War, U.S. Veterans continue to face serious health problems linked to their combat experiences, according to two new studies from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the VA Boston Healthcare System. Findings...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 11, 2024
Each year, personal mementos and artifacts are left behind at the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Sacramento’s Capitol Park. These items serve as a tribute to the lives and sacrifices of those who served in the Vietnam War, providing a tangible connection to...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 14, 2024
The documentary, “Truths and Myths of the Vietnam War,” produced by Veterans in Atlanta, presents an alternative narrative about the Vietnam War that challenges prevailing portrayals of the conflict. Developed by the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 5, 2024
Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced a $15 million bill to fund research into birth defects and health conditions affecting the children and grandchildren of Veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during military service. The “Molly R....
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 30, 2024
A report this summer from a government watchdog estimates that the VA has failed to inform up to 87,000 Vietnam War Veterans and their survivors that they may now qualify for retroactive compensation benefits due to exposure to toxic herbicides like Agent Orange,...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 13, 2024
The American Legion Family will partner with Rebuilding Together New Orleans on August 23 to conduct home repairs at two Veterans’ residences as part of the annual convention community service project.At one site, Legionnaires will replace the roof and repair...