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Rikki Almanza
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Craigslist founder donates millions to Military Families and Veterans
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark pledges $100 million donation to support Veterans and military families.
Supreme Court Rejects Veterans’ Claim for Disability Benefits Related to 1966 Hydrogen Bomb Incident
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court denied an appeal made by a group of Veterans seeking disability compensation for exposure to radiation during the 1966...
First Annual Central Valley Veterans Film Festival Happening Tonight
The Central Valley Veterans Filmfest will be held at the historic Fox Theater in Downtown Bakersfield this evening, which will honor and showcase the inspiring...
VA Police will be required to wear body cameras and use dashboard cameras
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that all VA police officers will be required to wear body cameras and use dashboard cameras by the end...
Compassionate Contact Corps helps Veterans struggling with loneliness
The Compassionate Contact Corps program pairs trained volunteers with Veterans who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation to provide socialization and companionship.
Inspector General Report: VA Travel Reimbursement Program Not Meeting Expectations
The new online travel reimbursement program for the Department of Veterans Affairs is failing in achieving its intended goals, according to a recent report by...
San Diego VA Nurses Protest for Better Working Conditions and Staffing Improvements
Nurses from VA hospitals in California and Georgia joined a nationwide demonstration to demand better working conditions and staffing improvements.
Two Veterans Begin Journey from Cambria to the Arctic Circle to Raise Money for Post 432 Scholarship Program
Two veterans, Jay Burbank and Charlie Enxuto, embark on a 7,000-mile round trip from Cambria to the Arctic Ocean in a 1931 Model A Ford,...
Biden Signs Executive Order to Improve Economic Opportunities for Military and Veteran Spouses
Biden signed an executive order to improve economic opportunities for Military and Veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors, drawing on inspiration from the Joining Forces initiative.
The Ongoing Struggle for LGBTQ+ Veterans and Service Members
While legislative efforts and improved healthcare initiatives strive to address the challenges and discrimination endured by LGBTQ+ Veterans and Service Members, Pride Month serves as...
