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Rikki Almanza
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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...
Former American Legion Baseball Players, Holliday and Sheffield, Nominated for Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024
In the race for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024, two former American Legion Baseball players, Matt Holliday and Gary Sheffield,...
Veterans Receive Relief as Foreclosures Are Paused on VA-Backed Home Loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily paused foreclosures for six months on VA-backed home loans, responding to an NPR investigation that exposed thousands of...
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...
