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The American Legion Launches Survey on Government Actions Impacting Veterans

The American Legion has released a survey for Veterans and their families to share their perspectives on recent and future government actions affecting them.

California Attorney General Bonta and Lawmakers Advocate for Veterans and Spouses Affected by Federal Job Cuts

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from seven other states, are demanding details on how many Veterans and their spouses were terminated...

Pentagon Flags Thousands of Military Images for Removal in ‘DEI Purge’

The Department of Defense has flagged over 26,000 images for removal across all military branches as part of an effort to eliminate content related to...

VA Plans to Cut Over 80,000 Jobs and Hundreds of Contracts

As part of a restructuring effort, the VA plans to cut over 80,000 jobs to return to 2019 staffing levels and cancel hundreds of contracts.

Remains of California WWII Airman Sgt. James H. Murray Identified After Decades

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the remains of California WWII POW Sgt. James H. Murray, who will be laid to rest at Arlington National...

Legendary Actor and Marine Corps Veteran Gene Hackman Passes Away at 95

Gene Hackman, legendary actor and former U.S. Marine, passed away at the age of 95 alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their Santa Fe, New...

The American Legion Legislative Commission Meets at Capitol Hill

The American Legion Legislative Commission gathered at the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing room to discuss key legislative priorities for Veterans during the 65th...

Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act Seeks to Provide Continuous Health Coverage for Transitioning Service Members

Lawmakers have reintroduced the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act to prevent gaps in health coverage by allowing Service Members to enroll in VA health care before...

Berkeley Law to Host Free VA Benefits and Discharge Upgrade Clinic on February 28

L.O.V.E. is hosting a free legal clinic on February 28 at Berkeley Law to help Veterans access VA benefits and discharge upgrades.

Savings from VA Layoffs Redirected to Veterans’ Care and Benefits

The VA has laid off over 1,000 employees to save $98 million, redirecting the funds to Veterans' services and benefits.