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Rikki Almanza
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VA Adds Three New Cancers to Presumptive Service-Connected Disabilities Under PACT Act
The VA now includes three new cancer types as presumed service-connected disabilities for eligible Veterans under the PACT Act.
The American Legion Advocates for Measures to Support Veterans’ Education and Economic Opportunities in House Subcommittee Hearing
The American Legion testified during a House subcommittee hearing in support of legislative measures aimed at improving educational and economic opportunities for Veterans and Service...
VA Announces No Copays for Veterans’ First Three Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Visits Through 2027
The VA will waive copays for Veterans' first three outpatient mental health and substance use disorder visits each year through December 2027.
VA Updates Home Loan Benefits After Lawsuit
The VA has updated its home loan benefits to allow Veterans to pay buyer-broker fees, ensuring they remain competitive in the housing market amid changes...
American Legion Resources for Flag Day on June 14
This year, Flag Day falls on Friday, June 14, and The American Legion is offering resources for Legionnaires to use on social media and during...
Newport Harbor American Legion Post Honors Graduating Seniors Committed to Military Service
Newport Harbor American Legion Post 291 honored thirty-four Orange County high school seniors committed to enlisting in the military or attending military academies at their...
Northern California WWII Veteran Returns to Normandy for 80th Anniversary of D-Day
A 99-year-old World War II Veteran from Northern California returns to Normandy for the first time since the war to commemorate the 80th anniversary of...
NIH-Funded Study Notes Veterans and Service Members with Service Dogs May Experience Fewer Symptoms of PTSD
According to a nationwide study, service dogs may help in alleviating PTSD symptoms in Military Service Members and Veterans.
Join the Mission to Save Veteran Lives: Virtual Suicide Prevention Training
Join The American Legion's "Be the One" mission by taking a 90-minute suicide prevention training from Columbia University to help save Veteran lives.
The Nation’s Largest Veteran Supportive Housing Development Breaks Ground in West L.A.
The largest U.S. Veteran supportive housing development broke ground on Friday, adding 87 new homes for homeless Veterans on the West Los Angeles VA North...
