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Rikki Almanza
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VA Expands Breast Cancer Screenings for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits and Toxins
The Department of Veterans Affairs expands breast cancer screenings and mammograms to Veterans under 40 exposed to burn pits and toxins during their service, honoring...
House Republicans Block Inclusion of Women Veterans in New VA Motto
House Republicans voted to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from updating its motto to include Women Veterans, citing concerns about erasing a historic quote...
President Biden Signs Executive Order to Reform Military Justice System on Sexual Assault Cases
President Biden signs executive order moving the prosecution of military sexual assault and other serious crimes outside the chain of command, establishing independent military prosecutors...
VA Launches New Study to Investigate Cancer-Environment Link for Troops Serving Overseas
The VA is studying the possible link between three types of cancer and environmental exposures during overseas military service to consider them as presumptive conditions...
Veterans Protection from Fraud Act Aims to Safeguard Veterans with Stronger Penalties
The Veterans Protection from Fraud Act aims to strengthen penalties for fraud targeting Veterans, potentially adding up to 10 more years in prison for offenders...
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Enhance Oversight of VA Acquisitions and Save Taxpayer Dollars
Senators Jon Tester and Jerry Moran have introduced a bipartisan bill aiming to increase oversight of major acquisitions and contracts in the Department of Veterans...
JAMA study reveals link between Neighborhood Disadvantage and Dementia Risk Among U.S. Veterans
A JAMA study revealed that U.S. veterans living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods have a higher risk of developing dementia.
Tony Bennett, legendary music icon and WWII Veteran, passes away at the age of 96
The legendary American music icon and World War II Veteran, Tony Bennett, has passed away at 96, leaving behind a lasting legacy of exceptional talent,...
Army Veteran Will “Akuna” Robinson found peace and healing on the trails
Army Veteran Will "Akuna" Robinson finds healing and purpose through hiking, inspiring others struggling with PTSD and mental health challenges.
American Legion Post 136 BBQ Fundraiser for Wreaths Across America is happening this Saturday
American Legion Post 136 is hosting a BBQ fundraiser to raise funds for Christmas wreaths through Wreaths Across America, with the goal of honoring and...
