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Rikki Almanza
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Federal Judge Orders UCLA Stadium Lockdown Over VA Land Use Dispute
A federal judge ordered UCLA's Jackie Robinson Stadium locked down for failing to use VA-leased land to benefit Veterans as originally intended.
Saving Our Veterans Act: Bipartisan Bill Proposes Free Firearm Lockboxes for All Veterans
A new bipartisan bill seeks to provide free firearm lockboxes to all Veterans, aiming to mitigate the high suicide rates among those who have served...
VA Investigates PFAS Exposure and Kidney Cancer for Potential Veteran Benefits
The VA is investigating the link between PFAs exposure at military bases and kidney cancer to potentially provide presumptive benefits to affected Veterans.
The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act Seeks to Expand Support for Veterans with Disabilities
The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act seeks to provide grants to nonprofits to help connect Veterans with trained service dogs for physical and mental health...
San Diego High School Construction Students Build Tiny Homes for Homeless Veterans
High school construction students in San Diego are building tiny homes to provide housing for homeless Veterans while gaining hands-on experience in the trades.
RAND Research: Challenges Faced by Veterans with Other Than Honorable Discharges
RAND's research shows that Veterans with Other Than Honorable discharges have higher rates of mental health issues, homelessness, and limited access to VA benefits, indicating...
The American Legion and Other Veterans Groups Urge Congress to Address VA Budget Shortfall
The American Legion and other Veterans organizations are urging Congress to pass a supplemental funding bill by September 20 to address the VA's $3 billion...
California Suspends one of Veterans Village of San Diego’s Licenses Over Safety Concerns
California has suspended Veterans Village of San Diego’s civilian substance use treatment program due to safety violations and client deaths, displacing over 70 participants.
Geek Squad Phishing Scam: What Veterans Need to Know
Watch out for the Geek Squad phishing scam, a cyberattack where fraudsters impersonate Geek Squad representatives to steal personal information and install malware through fake...
Senators Propose Bill to Research Birth Defects in Descendants of Toxic-Exposed Veterans
A bipartisan bill proposes $15 million to research birth defects and health issues in descendants of Veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during military service.
