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VA Expands Breast Cancer Screenings for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits and Toxins

VA Expands Breast Cancer Screenings for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits and Toxins

by Rikki Almanza | Aug 2, 2023

  Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins now have expanded eligibility for breast cancer screenings and mammograms, regardless of age, family history, or enrollment in VA health care, thanks to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ recent initiative....
House Republicans Block Inclusion of Women Veterans in New VA Motto

House Republicans Block Inclusion of Women Veterans in New VA Motto

by Rikki Almanza | Aug 1, 2023

  House Republicans have voted to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from changing its motto to incorporate Women Veterans. The motto, which presently only refers to Male Veterans, was going to be changed by the VA to include women who have served the...
California Veterans news roundup: July 31, 2023

California Veterans news roundup: July 31, 2023

by Christian Southards | Jul 31, 2023

Our last California Veterans news roundup largely focuses on updates from the VA on several topics, including new avenues of medical research, the upcoming PACT Act deadline, and more. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related stories to...
98-Year-Old Veteran Norma Lamascus Embarks on Cross-Country Road Trip to Reunite with Former WWII Nursing Classmates

98-Year-Old Veteran Norma Lamascus Embarks on Cross-Country Road Trip to Reunite with Former WWII Nursing Classmates

by Rikki Almanza | Jul 6, 2023

  At the age of 98, Norma Lamascus is a living testament to the enduring power of friendship, resilience, and the pursuit of adventure. As a former Cadet Nurse during World War II, Norma forged unbreakable bonds with her 40 classmates, and even after 77 years,...
California License Plate Decal Option Honors Women Veterans

California License Plate Decal Option Honors Women Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 28, 2023

  California, home to nearly 163,000 women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, recently took a significant step forward in recognizing and honoring the contributions of Women Veterans by introducing a new license plate option. The new California license...
California Veterans news roundup: June 19, 2023

California Veterans news roundup: June 19, 2023

by Christian Southards | Jun 19, 2023

This week’s California Veterans news roundup includes new legislative updates, a promising outlook on Veterans homelessness in a Central California county, and more. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related stories to...
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