by Rikki Almanza | Jan 30, 2025
In a move fulfilling a campaign promise, President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Monday reinstating Service Members who were discharged for refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The order, which Trump has called an “unjust” policy,...
by Makenna Uriarte | Aug 23, 2023
Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs sent out a reminder about the resumption of student loan payments, following the pause that was previously put in place to account for possible hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read that announcement below...
by Rikki Almanza | May 31, 2023
In a May 30 announcement, the Department of Veterans Affairs has eased the mandate for patients and staff to wear face masks in most VA medical facilities. This update comes after a three-year period during which patients and staff were required to wear masks...
by Christian Southards | Aug 30, 2022
On Aug. 29, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that veterans with benefit debts will not have to make payments until Jan. 1, 2023. The current suspension of veterans benefit debts payments was set to expire on Sept. 30. It was established shortly after...
by caLegion Contributor | Jan 19, 2022
The Biden administration’s new at-home COVID testing program launched in recent weeks, allowing people to order the tests online. “I just ordered mine,” said American Legion member Marilyn Rideaux in an email. “It will take 7-12 days to receive but they are free.” By...
