by Rikki Almanza | Jun 4, 2024
As part of The American Legion’s “Be the One” mission to end Veteran suicide, The Legion has partnered with Columbia University to offer specialized training to equip participants with the skills necessary to safely intervene when a Veteran is in...
by Rikki Almanza | May 29, 2024
Veterans who submitted an Intent to File for VA disability benefits last year must act quickly, as they have only 365 days from the submission date to complete their ITF.Over the past year, a record number of Veterans initiated ITFs for benefits claims. These ITFs...
by Rikki Almanza | May 20, 2024
Once again, countless musicians will come together for the 5th annual Taps Across America event, sponsored by the nonprofit Taps for Veterans, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, starting at 3 p.m. (local time). Annually, Taps Across America is an all-inclusive patriotic...
by Rikki Almanza | May 17, 2024
“The Keeper,” an upcoming movie hitting theaters nationwide on Memorial Day, portrays the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Army Veteran George Eshleman, played by Angus Benfield. The film, based on true events, follows Eshleman as he embarks on a mission...
by Rikki Almanza | May 15, 2024
Officials from the VA announced that beginning May 31, thousands of Veterans who face foreclosure due to post-Pandemic mortgage issues will have access to a “last-resort” program.Under the new Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase, VASP, program, the...