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Rikki Almanza
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Federal Watchdog Finds Veterans Encounter Obstacles at Military Clinics
According to a new GOA report, Veterans receiving medical care at military bases continue to face obstacles despite agreements meant to improve access and reduce...
VA Reverses Course on Layoffs, Opts for 30,000 Job Reductions Through Attrition
The VA announced this week that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 30,000 positions by the end of the current fiscal year, a significant...
Celebrate 250 Years with the USA 250 Challenge
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, The American Legion announces the USA 250 Challenge, a year-long nationwide effort that promotes physical activity, mental wellness, and community...
WWII Marine and California Legionnaire Asks for 100,000 Cards for 100th Birthday
World War II Marine Corps Veteran and American Legion Karl Ross Post 16 member Frank S. Wright is asking for 100,000 birthday cards for his...
California Approves First-Ever Tax Cut for Retired Veterans and Surviving Spouses
For the first time, California Veterans receiving military retirement pay and families receiving payments from the DOD Survivor Benefit Plan will be able to exclude...
Veterans Turn to Aquatic Therapy for PTSD and Pain Relief
June is recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, and across the country, Veterans are turning to aquatic therapy to support both mental and physical...
San Diego County Moves Forward with Pilot Plan to Expand Housing for Homeless Veterans
San Diego County is taking new action to reduce Veteran homelessness by expanding a program that temporarily reserves motel rooms in unincorporated areas.
Bill Introduced to Extend National Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Efforts
Lawmakers have introduced the Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Fund Act, a bipartisan bill extending federal efforts to recognize Vietnam War-era Veterans before the program’s official end...
Congress Introduces New Legislation to Fix VA Claims and Appeals Process
Veterans and their caregivers may soon see changes to the VA benefits process as new House bills work to cut delays, reduce errors, and update...
Thousands of Disabled Veterans May Soon Receive Extra Retroactive Pay
Thousands of disabled Veterans may soon receive additional retroactive compensation after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the military improperly capped payments through the...
