by Rikki Almanza | Oct 15, 2024
The nonprofit organization We the Veterans has wrapped up its “Vet the Vote” campaign, a nationwide effort to encourage Veterans and their families to volunteer as poll workers for upcoming elections. Through this campaign, the group has recruited over 161,000...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 26, 2024
During The American Legion’s National Convention on August 23, two distinct approaches to addressing PTSD and suicide prevention, each focusing on deep emotional healing and community support, were shared with the TBI/PTSD Suicide Prevention Committee in New...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 14, 2024
The FDA recently denied a California-based drug company’s request to market MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or molly, combined with talk therapy as a treatment for PTSD in Veterans. Lykos Therapeutics, located in San Jose, had submitted the application, which received...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 2, 2024
The VA has redesigned the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, Burn Pit Research Registry, to better understand, research, and improve treatment for health issues affecting Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during their service. This registry...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 24, 2024
American Legion posts, districts, and departments are encouraged to host Be the One events, such as walks. A new how-to video is available to help you get started.Newly elected Department of Wisconsin Commander Jim Johnson shares best practices for conducting a Be the...
