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Los Alamitos American Legion Post 716 Named District 70 Non-Profit of the Year
The American Legion Post 716 of Los Alamitos was recently recognized as the Non-Profit of the Year for California's 70th District. This award acknowledges the post’s commitment to supporting Veterans in the local community, including providing assistance to Veterans...
FDA Denies MDMA Therapy for PTSD, Calls for Further Trials Despite Veteran Support
The FDA recently denied a California-based drug company’s request to market MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or molly, combined with talk therapy as a treatment for PTSD in Veterans. Lykos Therapeutics, located in San Jose, had submitted the application, which received...
American Legion Family Joins “Rebuilding Together New Orleans” at National Convention
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 the...
New HUD-VASH Ruling Expands Rental Assistance for Disabled Veterans, No Longer Counts Disability Benefits Toward Eligibility
A new ruling on the Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing, HUD-VASH, program has lifted restrictions that previously disqualified Veterans receiving disability income from federal rental assistance after a recent federal court ruling declared HUD’s previous policy of...
Join the ‘Be the One’ Symposium at The American Legion Convention
The American Legion will host a special Be the One Symposium during its upcoming national convention, centering on a critical issue facing Veterans today — mental health, with a particular focus on suicide prevention.This second annual Be the One Symposium is...
“The Promised Land”: A New Documentary About Veteran Homelessness and VA Failures
"The Promised Land," directed by Army Veteran filmmaker Rebecca Murga, brings to the forefront the pressing issue of Veteran homelessness, focusing on the West Los Angeles VA campus. The 388-acre property, which once housed 5,000 Veterans in the 1950s, now shelters...
Clovis NightHawks Will Compete in the American Legion Regional Playoffs
The Clovis NightHawks Post 147 baseball team is set to represent California at the American Legion Regional Playoffs, as reported by Fresno and Central Valley news. Clovis Post 147 defeated El Segundo 4-3 to win its first state championship. The NightHawks will now...
Federal Law Forces Disabled Veterans to Repay Separation Payouts, Leading to Financial Hardship
Over the past 12 years, nearly 122,000 disabled Veterans have been required to return payouts they received to leave the military, according to data obtained by NBC News. A little-known federal law prevents Veterans from receiving both disability benefits and special...
VA Redesigns Burn Pit Research Registry to Improve Veteran Health Care
The VA has redesigned the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, Burn Pit Research Registry, to better understand, research, and improve treatment for health issues affecting Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during their service. This registry...