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Rikki Almanza
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VA’s Annual Report Reveals Alarming Rise in Veteran Suicides in 2021
The Department of Veterans Affairs' annual report reveals a concerning increase in Veteran suicides in 2021, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and increased firearm availability as...

Military Veteran Presents Afghanistan Uniform to San Francisco 49ers Tight End George Kittle in Recognition of Continued Support for Veterans
George Kittle, the San Francisco 49ers tight end, received an Afghanistan uniform from a Military Veteran for his unwavering commitment to Veterans through the years.

VA’s Million Veteran Program Hits One Million Participants, Paving the Way for Groundbreaking Health Discoveries
The Million Veteran Program by the Department of Veterans Affairs recently reached its one millionth participant, making it the world's largest research program collecting health...

Veterans and Supporters Advocate for the Addition of Blood Cancers to Service-Connected Conditions Under the PACT Act
Veterans and supporters are pushing for the addition of certain blood cancers, such as acute and chronic leukemias and multiple myeloma, in the list of...

CELEBRATE VETERANS DAY 2023 WITH EXCITING EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA
Explore the list of Veterans Day events taking place across California, from parades to ceremonies, as communities come together to honor and celebrate our Military...

CALIFORNIA BUSINESSES OFFERING VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS IN 2023
Restaurants and businesses across California are offering special Veterans Day deals and freebies to honor and show appreciation to active-duty military, Veterans, and their families.

VA’s Online Veterans Legacy Memorial Platform Expands, Honoring Five Million More Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded its Veterans Legacy Memorial project, adding approximately 5 million Veterans to the online database, nearly doubling the total...

Readers Can Support American Legion Programs by Donating Used Vehicles
The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program is encouraging individuals to donate their used vehicles, which can be in any condition, to support programs benefiting Veterans...

Navy Veteran and Second Recipient of Experimental Pig Heart Transplant Passes Away, Highlighting Challenges in Xenotransplantation
Navy Veteran Lawrence Faucette, the second individual to receive a pig heart transplant, has passed away six weeks after the experimental surgery, highlighting the ongoing...

VA Launches $1 Million AI Tech Contest to Combat Healthcare Worker Burnout
The VA has launched a $1 million AI Tech Sprint competition to develop AI tools that alleviate burnout among healthcare workers, focusing on tasks like...