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Rikki Almanza
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Buddy Check Week 2023 to Run From Oct. 16-20 to Promote Veterans Well-being
National Buddy Check Week, occurring from October 16 to 20, 2023, encourages Veterans to reconnect, offering mental health support and access to resources, building on...
VETART Pop-up Café At State Capitol On October 17 Gives Veterans an Opportunity to Express Themselves and Heal Through Art
VETART will host a pop-up art café on October 17, offering an opportunity for Veterans and the community to celebrate the healing power of art...
VA Broadens Burial Benefits for Veterans and Families to Ease End-of-Life Expenses
The VA has expanded burial benefits, including increased reimbursement for transportation expenses and a more generous payment rate, for Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors...
Navy Veteran Becomes Second Person in the World to Receive Pig Heart Transplant
A 58-year-old Navy Veteran has become the second person in the world to receive a genetically modified pig heart transplant, offering hope for those facing...
Swing Back in Time with Big Band Alumni at Hollywood Legion Post 43 on Oct. 8
Experience the sounds of the 1940s and 1950s with the Big Band Alumni and vocalists Bill A. Jones and Nancy Osborne at the Hollywood Legion...
Join the Mission to Save Veteran Lives on October 1st with ‘Be the One’
Join the "Be the One" campaign this Sunday, October 1st, to help reduce Veteran suicides and destigmatize mental health issues among Veterans and Service Members.
USC Study Reveals Insights into the Changing Needs of Southern California Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life
A Southern California Veterans Study led by the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work reveals that Veterans transitioning from active duty often face emotional...
Sept. 30 Deadline Nears for Combat Veterans to Access VA Healthcare Under PACT Act
The deadline is approaching for combat veterans, eligible under the PACT Act, to enroll in VA healthcare without needing to apply for benefits.
Nonprofit Is Seeking Public Input for National Global War on Terrorism Memorial Design
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation is inviting the public to contribute their ideas for the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial's design.
New RAND Study Highlights Food Insecurity Among Veterans
A Rand Corp. study highlights the pressing issue of food insecurity among Veterans, which can be linked to mental and physical health problems and an...
