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Rikki Almanza
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Congress Urged to Act on Backlogs in Veterans Readiness and Employment Program
The Veterans Readiness and Employment program faces severe backlogs and resource shortages due to surging demand, prompting calls for congressional action to ensure timely support...

The Public Can View Personal Mementos and Artifacts Left Behind at California Vietnam Memorial
The public can explore the collection of personal items left at the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial through the state archives.

New Law Ensures All Medal of Honor Recipients Can Receive VA Grave Markers
The Mark Our Place Act, signed into law on November 25, ensures all Medal of Honor recipients, regardless of service dates, are eligible for VA-provided...

California Assemblymember James Ramos Introduces Bill to Exempt Military Pensions from State Taxes
Assemblymember James C. Ramos introduced AB 53 on December 3 to exempt military retirement and Survivor Benefit Plan payments from state income taxes, providing financial...

FDA Approves Cannabis Study for Veterans with PTSD
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a clinical trial to explore the effectiveness of cannabis in managing PTSD in Veterans, advancing research on cannabis-based...

California Dedicates First Monument Honoring Women Veterans
California's first monument dedicated to Women Veterans was unveiled in Tuolumne County, honoring their service and sacrifices.

New Rules Simplify Military Base Access for Veterans and Caregivers
New rules let Veterans with service-connected disabilities and caregivers enroll for easier, recurring access to military bases using a VHIC or REAL ID.

Understanding Veteran Households: Insights from RAND Study
A study by RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute reveals insights into the demographics, economic status, and evolving needs of Veteran households in the...

VA Opens New Housing for Homeless Veterans Amid Controversy Over Court Appeal
The VA opened a 75-unit housing complex for homeless Veterans in Los Angeles while facing criticism and legal challenges over delays in providing additional temporary...

“Truths and Myths of the Vietnam War”: A Documentary Challenging Decades of Misconceptions and Honoring Veterans’ Stories
The documentary, "Truths and Myths of the Vietnam War," offers a counter-narrative to longstanding misconceptions about the Vietnam War, sharing the untold stories of those...