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Rikki Almanza
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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.
UC Irvine Study Links Gut Microbiome Imbalances to Gulf War Illness
UC Irvine researchers identified gut microbiome imbalances as a key factor in Gulf War illness, paving the way for targeted treatments.
Watchdog Report Finds VA Failed to Inform 87,000 Vietnam Veterans About Agent Orange Benefits
Government watchdog finds the VA has failed to inform up to 87,000 Vietnam War Veterans and their survivors about potential retroactive compensation benefits for Agent...
Legionnaires Encouraged to Share Their Experiences to Help Boost Military Recruitment
At The American Legion’s 105th National Convention, panelists stressed the need for Veterans to actively share their experiences to address the military’s ongoing recruitment challenges.
