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VA’s Million Veteran Program Aims To Advance Veteran Health Research

The Million Veteran Program is a national research program aimed at exploring the intricate connections between genes, lifestyle, military experiences, and exposures and their effects...

VA Introduces Accessibility Feature for Blind Veterans to Read Decision Letters Online

The Department of Veterans Affairs has introduced a new feature that allows blind Veterans to independently read their VA benefits decision letters online through the...

We The Veterans and Military Families Launch National Campaign to Recruit Veterans as Poll Workers

A nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening democracy in the United States has announced a nationwide campaign to recruit Veterans and military family members to serve...

U.S. Government Accountability Office Analysis of VA Professional Services Contracts and Conflict of Interest Regulations

The U.S. Government Accountability Office recently conducted an analysis of the Department of Veterans Affairs' contracting practices for professional services and provided insights into the...

Restoration Efforts Underway to Save Historic Wadsworth Chapel for Veterans

Efforts are underway to save and restore the historic Wadsworth Chapel on the Veterans Administration’s north campus in West LA.

Veterans Unite for “Spirit of ’45” Honor Flight San Diego Event

A gathering occurred at Liberty Station a week ago, where Veterans from different wars were recognized by Honor Flight San Diego, a non-profit organization that...

California Assembly Committee Considers Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics for Medicinal Use

California's Senate Bill 58 aims to decriminalize certain psychedelic substances for adults 21 and older, sparking debates about therapeutic potential, safety, and the evolving landscape...

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Cases Transform into Wrongful Death Claims as Lawsuits Make Slow Progress

Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits evolve into wrongful death claims as legal proceedings progress slowly, while victims and their families demand accountability and justice for...

LGBTQ+ Veterans Challenge Discriminatory Discharges in Lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Department of Defense by five LGBTQ Veterans, alleging discrimination against up to 35,000 Veterans who were...

MEMBERSHIP PHOTO CONTEST: Celebrating Legion Family Moments and Community Engagement

The Membership Photo Contest for July brought to light some great snapshots that embody the essence of what the Legion is all about.