by Rikki Almanza | Sep 23, 2025
The American Legion recently provided testimony on a wide range of legislation that seeks to strengthen services and protections for Veterans. These measures include improving access to care, expanding education opportunities for those transitioning out of military...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 10, 2025
Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change how medications are prescribed to Veterans in an effort to increase transparency and prevent suicides. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), joined by Reps. Jack Bergman (R-Pa.) and Keith Self (R-TX), introduced H.R. 4837, the...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 4, 2025
The VA, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has proposed a rule to eliminate most abortion services currently available to Veterans, including in cases of rape or incest. The proposed policy would preserve abortion access only in a life-threatening...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 10, 2025
The Department of Defense has flagged over 26,000 images for removal across all military branches as part of an effort to eliminate content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI. However, the final number could be much higher, with estimates suggesting as...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 26, 2024
Tuolumne County has unveiled California’s first documented monument dedicated to Women Veterans, located in Twain Harte. The memorial honors the service and sacrifices of women who have served in the U.S. military, creating a lasting acknowledgment of their...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 25, 2024
In a push to improve services for Veterans, two U.S. House lawmakers have introduced a bill to permanently establish the Veterans Experience Office, VEO, within the VA, according to a report by Stars and Stripes. The VEO office, initially founded in 2015, has played a...
