by Rikki Almanza | May 13, 2024
National Women’s Health Week is celebrated annually from Mother’s Day to May 18 and encourages women, including Women Veterans, to prioritize their physical and mental health through preventive measures, regular screenings, and seeking support when needed. Women...
by Rikki Almanza | May 3, 2024
Newport Beach American Legion Post 291 is hosting ‘Women Are Warriors – Veterans Event,’ to honor and celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of Women Veterans. Scheduled for May 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the event will take place at The American...
by Rikki Almanza | May 2, 2024
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and Los Angeles Jackie Robinson Post 252 Commander Patricia Jackson-Kelley was recently honored alongside eight others with induction into the U.S. Army Military Women’s Hall of Fame. Major General Hope C. Rampy, Director of...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 19, 2024
On April 26, California American Legion posts, Culver City Post 46, Los Angeles Post 8 and Ronald Reagan Post 283, are partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for a Veteran Women Suicide Prevention Conference. The event,...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 22, 2024
The VA has announced a significant milestone in delivering disability compensation benefits to Women Veterans: a record-breaking 702,557 Women Veterans are benefiting from VA disability compensation, marking a 26% increase compared to five years ago.On average, Women...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 11, 2024
Earlier this month, the VA finalized a policy allowing abortions under specific circumstances for Veterans, even in states where abortion is prohibited. The policy, which has been temporarily in effect since 2022, permits abortions in cases of rape, incest, or to...
