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Rikki Almanza
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The American Legion Partners with ShipThrifty to Send Care Packages to Deployed Service Members This Holiday Season
Legionnaires and volunteers are actively supporting deployed military Service Members during the holidays by sending care packages with ShipThrifty.
A Powerful Documentary, “TRIBAL,” Sheds Light on Combat Veterans’ Struggles, Set for Release on December 19
"TRIBAL," a documentary by Army Veteran Mark Kershaw, releasing on December 19, 2023, explores combat Veterans' struggles with suicide and PTSD, offering an authentic perspective...
Starting January 1, Disabled Veterans Will See an Increase in 2024 VA Disability Payments
The 2024 VA disability rates will include a 3.2% COLA increase, raising monthly compensation for over 5.4 million Veterans and almost half a million surviving...
VA Introduces New Online Ordering System for CPAP Supplies
The Department of Veterans Affairs has introduced an upgraded online ordering system on VA.gov, streamlining the process for Veterans relying on CPAP machines to manage...
National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic 2024 Registration Is Now Open
The National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, now open for registration until March 1, invites eligible Veterans to engage in adaptive sports, fostering rehabilitation, camaraderie, and...
West LA VA Campus May Finally Be Ready to Provide Housing for Hundreds of Los Angeles’ Homeless Veterans
After years of legal battles, corruption trials, and a homeless Veteran encampment at the VA gates, The West Los Angeles VA campus may finally be...
California Leads the Way with Unified Healthcare Financing: SB 770 Signed into Law
With the recent signing of Senate Bill 770 into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 7, California is making significant strides in healthcare reform.
Support Veterans and Their Families on GivingTuesday Through The American Legion
The American Legion invites individuals to support Veterans and their families through the American Legion Veterans and Children Foundation on GivingTuesday, a global day of...
Dodgers Host Thanksgiving Lunch for 400 Homeless Veterans at Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation hosted around 400 homeless Veterans for a Thanksgiving lunch at Dodger Stadium, expressing gratitude for...
SBA Programs Drive Growth for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
The Small Business Administration is boosting Veteran entrepreneurs with a new certification program, increased funding, and simplified processes, resulting in a 14% growth in federal...
