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Rikki Almanza
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USMC Veterans and Wildland Firefighters Pay Tribute to WWII Veteran Joe Harris
A group of USMC Veterans and active wildland firefighters presented World War II Veteran Joe Harris with a Pulaski and a paratrooper patch.
Trump Nominates Doug Collins as Veterans Affairs Secretary
Doug Collins, nominated for VA Secretary, plans to prioritize Veterans' needs, improve the efficiency of the VA, and address key issues like health care access...
EBRI Study Finds Veterans Show Greater Long-Term Commitment to Employers Than Non-Veteran Counterparts
EBRI study finds Veterans are more likely than non-Veterans to remain with the same employer long-term, reporting higher job satisfaction, financial preparedness, and engagement with...
Palisades Fire Resources + Veterans and Residents Affected as LA Faces Historic Wildfires and Urgent Relief Efforts
Los Angeles is facing historic wildfires, with military and National Guard resources aiding firefighters as thousands, including Veterans, are displaced.
New Federal Regulation to Improve Housing Access for Veterans in Los Angeles
New federal regulations and updated housing efforts seek to end Veteran homelessness in Los Angeles, offering a potential national model.
Pentagon Settlement Could Restore Benefits to LGBTQ+ Veterans Discharged Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
A proposed Pentagon settlement could restore benefits and upgrade discharge statuses for tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ Veterans discharged due to policies like "Don’t Ask,...
Additional GI Bill Benefits Granted to Veterans with Multiple Service Periods Following Supreme Court Decision
The VA has expanded GI Bill benefits, granting eligible Veterans with multiple service periods up to 48 months of education assistance.
VA Expands List of Cancers for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances
The VA now presumes bladder, ureter, and related genitourinary cancers are service-connected for Veterans exposed to toxins during the Gulf War and beyond.
National Commander to Visit Vacaville American Legion Post 165
National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. will attend a special dinner event at Vacaville’s American Legion Post 165 on Feb. 3.
VA Life Insurance Premiums to Drop for Veterans and Families
More than 3 million Veterans, Service Members, and their spouses will see reduced life insurance premiums starting in spring 2025, providing more affordable coverage for...
