-
Rikki Almanza
Posts
Tony Bennett, legendary music icon and WWII Veteran, passes away at the age of 96
The legendary American music icon and World War II Veteran, Tony Bennett, has passed away at 96, leaving behind a lasting legacy of exceptional talent,...
Army Veteran Will “Akuna” Robinson found peace and healing on the trails
Army Veteran Will "Akuna" Robinson finds healing and purpose through hiking, inspiring others struggling with PTSD and mental health challenges.
American Legion Post 136 BBQ Fundraiser for Wreaths Across America is happening this Saturday
American Legion Post 136 is hosting a BBQ fundraiser to raise funds for Christmas wreaths through Wreaths Across America, with the goal of honoring and...
Meeting the Needs of America’s aging Veteran Population
California and the United States are seeing an increase in the number of Elder Veterans, an issue that calls for comprehensive healthcare, social support networks,...
The VA’s Pathfinder Streamlines Health Care Innovations for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Pathfinder website and digital tool connects external innovators, vendors, and VA employees to improve health care delivery for Veterans and...
Sunday Marks the One-Year Anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline highlights improvement in enhancing national mental health support, including providing a vital connection to the...
U.S. Navy Implements The Brandon Act, Transforming Mental Health Support
The U.S. Navy has implemented the Brandon Act, which grants sailors the right to seek confidential mental health care and aims to reduce stigma, marking...
Decades later, Veterans and Families Still Seek Answers after Devastating Fire that Destroyed Millions of Veterans’ Records
A fire at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973, which destroyed millions of Veterans' records, continues to impact families and researchers as they seek...
Lincoln Residents Express Concerns Over Ground Contamination from Cold War Missile Site
Residents of Lincoln, California, are expressing concerns about potential health risks and environmental consequences due to ground contamination from a former military site contaminated with...
Determined Boy Scout Restores Forgotten Veterans Memorial Site in Monrovia
A determined seventh-grade boy and his fellow Boy Scouts from Troop 66 cleaned up and restored a forgotten Veterans memorial in Monrovia Canyon Park.