-
Christian Southards
Posts
More than 1,000 VA workers volunteer for COVID-19 response throughout California, U.S.
The VA announced on Dec. 18 that more than 1,000 employees have volunteered for additional duties to assist in COVID-19 surges in 49 states, including...
Two California VA health care centers among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine according to VA plan
The VA announced a national distribution plan for its allotment of the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 10. The Greater Los Angeles and Palo Alto VA...
Bill introduced by California lawmaker would expand VA criteria for Agent Orange exposure benefits
A bill introduced by California Rep. Josh Harder and included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act will expand VA criteria for Agent Exposure benefits.
Highlighting California’s contributions to WWII on 79th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack
The Attack on Pearl Harbor 79 years ago forced the United States into World War II, galvanizing the nation into an unprecedented state of mobilization...
Apple, Housing Trust Silicone Valley, and others are funding new veterans housing in the Bay Area
Apple, Housing Trust Silicone Valley, and additional financial partners are funding a 30-unit veterans housing project in the Bay Area.
Legion ramps up ‘Buddy Check’ program to combat rising veteran suicide rate
The American Legion is ramping up its Buddy Check program as veteran suicide rates appear to rise throughout the nation.
Tehama County welcomes home Marine who was killed in WWII almost 80 years ago
U.S. Marine who served and died during World War II finally returned home to Red Bluff, California after being lost for 77 years.
Orange County adopts 2 new policies for improving veterans employment, helping veteran-owned businesses
Orange County, California has adopted two new veteran-friendly policies in hope of improving veteran employment and helping disabled veteran-owned businesses in the county.
LA County honors local WWII veterans with new documentary
The Los Angeles County MVA debuts Unsung Heroes of the Greatest Generation, a documentary honoring local veterans for their service in World War II.
Legion posts in California petition Gov. Newsom to reopen despite COVID-19 surge
American Legionnaires in Los Angeles and throughout California are lobbying to reopen their posts in light of an eight-month closure due to the ongoing COVID-19...
