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Christian Southards
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VA: New Policy Grants Benefits to LGTBQ+ Veterans’ Surviving Spouses
The VA has enacted a new policy granting survivor benefits for eligible partners of LGTBQ+ veterans who were previously unable to marry because of same-sex...
Governor Newsom Signs Bill Authorizing CalVet to Evaluate New Locations for Orange County Veterans Cemetery
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that paves the way for CalVet to evaluate new sites for the proposed Southern California Veterans Cemetery.
NEWSOM SIGNS BILL AIMED AT HELPING CALIFORNIA VETERANS DISCHARGED UNDER DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL OBTAIN FULL BENEFITS
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that aims to help gay, lesbian, and transgender veterans discharged under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy to...
GAO Report: VA STEM Scholarship Program for Student Veterans Has High Denial Rate and Confusing Application Process
A U.S. Government Accountability Office, or GAO, study published on Sept. 29 outlines critical barriers student veterans face regarding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’...
PACT Act: VA healthcare to expand eligibility and deadline to enroll for Gulf War and Post-9/11 veterans
The U.S. the Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding eligibility and delaying deadlines for Gulf War and Post-9/11 veterans to enroll in VA health care.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE
The U.S. Air Force was established by the National Security Act of 1947 and celebrates its birthday every Sept. 18.
Suspected battery fire destroys 11 ‘tiny homes’ at VA West Los Angeles Campus
Nearly a dozen “tiny homes” on the VA West Los Angeles campus have been destroyed by a fire.
VA Extends Suspension of Benefit Debts Payments Through 2022
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has extended its suspension on veterans benefits debt payments to Dec. 31, 2022.
California Attorney General: Man charged in defrauding of veteran families out of more than $30,000
The office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the arrest of a man accused of defrauding military and veterans families in addition to both...
Reporter exposes serious drug abuse, health hazards at Veterans Village of San Diego
California Legionnaire interviews inewsource reporter Jill Castellano regarding ongoing and systemic issues at Veterans Village of San Diego.








