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Rikki Almanza
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WWII Marine and California Legionnaire Asks for 100,000 Cards for 100th Birthday
World War II Marine Corps Veteran and American Legion Karl Ross Post 16 member Frank S. Wright is asking for 100,000 birthday cards for his...
California Approves First-Ever Tax Cut for Retired Veterans and Surviving Spouses
For the first time, California Veterans receiving military retirement pay and families receiving payments from the DOD Survivor Benefit Plan will be able to exclude...
Veterans Turn to Aquatic Therapy for PTSD and Pain Relief
June is recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, and across the country, Veterans are turning to aquatic therapy to support both mental and physical...
San Diego County Moves Forward with Pilot Plan to Expand Housing for Homeless Veterans
San Diego County is taking new action to reduce Veteran homelessness by expanding a program that temporarily reserves motel rooms in unincorporated areas.
Bill Introduced to Extend National Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Efforts
Lawmakers have introduced the Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Fund Act, a bipartisan bill extending federal efforts to recognize Vietnam War-era Veterans before the program’s official end...
Congress Introduces New Legislation to Fix VA Claims and Appeals Process
Veterans and their caregivers may soon see changes to the VA benefits process as new House bills work to cut delays, reduce errors, and update...
Thousands of Disabled Veterans May Soon Receive Extra Retroactive Pay
Thousands of disabled Veterans may soon receive additional retroactive compensation after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the military improperly capped payments through the...
American Legion Testifies Before Congress on Veteran Health, Housing, and Benefits Bills
American Legion leaders urged Congress to pass legislation that would improve Veterans’ access to care, housing, education, and mental health services.
VA Announces $42 Million in Legal Services Grants to Combat Veterans Homelessness
The VA has announced $42 million in new grants to help Veterans facing or at risk of homelessness.
Brownley Reintroduces Bill to Allow Cremated Veterans Burial With Loved Ones
A bill introduced in the House by Congresswoman Julia Brownley would ensure that cremated Veterans can be interred alongside their spouses or dependents in national...
