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Christian Southards
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California veterans news roundup: March 13, 2023
This week’s California veterans news roundup features state and federal legislation proposals, a new exhibit honoring Chinese-American veterans, a new VA resource center, and more....
California veterans news roundup: March 7, 2023
Updates from the VA, a concerning report from an organization led by former Pentagon leaders, and more make up our early March 2023 roundup.
Anniversary of the U.S.-led victory in the Persian Gulf War
On Feb. 28, 1991, a coalition force led by the United States liberated Kuwait from Iraqi invaders, defeating one of the world’s largest militaries in...
California veterans news roundup: Feb. 27, 2023
Our final February 2023 roundup covers new veterans suicide prevention research, hiring concerns at the Veterans Health Administration, and more.
UPDATE: California veteran Giovanni Roman, who was injured by Russian Forces while volunteering in Ukraine, has returned home
California veteran and volunteer combat medic Giovanni Roman has been severely injured by Russian Forces in Ukraine.
California veterans news roundup: Feb. 21, 2023
Our fourth February 2023 roundup covers new veterans legislation as well as new VA agreements aimed at further increasing the department’s ability to tackle PACT...
GAO report questions VA’s current methods for serving rural veterans’ mental health needs
A GAO investigation found that rural veterans are significantly less likely to seek mental health care than their urban counterparts.
California veterans news roundup: Feb. 13, 2023
Our third California veterans news roundup for February 2023.
Anniversary of the U.S. victory at the Battle of Guadalcanal
Part of the Solomon Islands Campaign, the Battle of Guadalcanal was a major turning point in the war against Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater...
California veterans news roundup: Feb. 6, 2023
Our second California veterans news roundup for February 2023.