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Congress Averts Shutdown with Short-Term Funding, but Internal Divisions and Delays Raise Concerns

Congress Averts Shutdown with Short-Term Funding, but Internal Divisions and Delays Raise Concerns

by Rikki Almanza | Jan 23, 2024

  Congress passed a short-term funding extension, avoiding a partial government shutdown set for the end of the week. As of yet, Veterans benefits are not expected to be affected at least through March. The House voted 314-108, with opposition from Republicans....
Ukraine, Israel, Yemen…American Veterans Are Increasingly Serving in Overseas Conflicts

Ukraine, Israel, Yemen…American Veterans Are Increasingly Serving in Overseas Conflicts

by Christian Southards | Nov 29, 2023

  American Veterans serving as advisors, combatants, and in support roles in foreign wars without approval from the U.S. Government is not new — but it is increasing in frequency.  The War in Ukraine In early 2022, forces of the Russian Federation invaded...
Nonprofit Veteran Volunteer Organizations Evacuate Americans from Israel and Gaza Amid Raging Conflict

Nonprofit Veteran Volunteer Organizations Evacuate Americans from Israel and Gaza Amid Raging Conflict

by Rikki Almanza | Oct 25, 2023

Volunteer Veterans from the nonprofit Special Operations Association of America, or SOAA, are currently engaged in a critical mission to evacuate hundreds of stranded Americans from Israel and Gaza as the conflict in the region escalates toward a potential ground...
The American Legion Condemns Violence in the Middle East and Offers Support for U.S. Troops

The American Legion Condemns Violence in the Middle East and Offers Support for U.S. Troops

by Rikki Almanza | Oct 18, 2023

In response to the escalating violence in Israel and Palestine, The American Legion has issued a strong condemnation of the situation and extended its full support for U.S. troops deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean in an effort to deter further escalation. The...

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