by Rikki Almanza | May 22, 2026
The U.S. House has passed a bill that would increase certain VA benefits for surviving families and severely Disabled Veterans. The measure was sent to the Senate for further consideration. The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs said the legislation—...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 16, 2026
Editor’s Note: The National Academies are seeking the perspectives of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans who have adverse neurological conditions believed to be caused by select military experiences. A federal panel is asking Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans to come...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 15, 2026
Members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health are reviewing bipartisan legislation that would expand treatment options for Veterans with traumatic brain injuries and reduce reliance on opioid-based pain care within the VA. The measures were discussed...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 20, 2025
Thousands of Veterans and Legion Family members will come together Aug. 22–28 for The American Legion’s 106th National Convention at the Tampa Convention Center. This year’s exhibit hall will look a little different. American Legion Gaming, in partnership with...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 25, 2025
George Retes, a 25-year-old U.S. Army Veteran and security guard, says he plans to take legal action after being detained during a federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms, a licensed cannabis farm in Camarillo, earlier this month. Retes, a U.S. citizen who...
