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The American Legion, National Commander Denounce Political Violence Following Attack on Former President Trump

The American Legion, National Commander Denounce Political Violence Following Attack on Former President Trump

by Rikki Almanza | Jul 15, 2024

Following the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump on July 14 at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer issued a statement expressing deep sorrow and condemnation of violence against political...
Veterans Pardoned by Biden for Convictions Under Former Military LGBTQ+ Ban

Veterans Pardoned by Biden for Convictions Under Former Military LGBTQ+ Ban

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 26, 2024

President Joe Biden issued a pardon on Wednesday, clearing the convictions of thousands of U.S. Veterans who were penalized under a military law prohibiting same-sex intercourse, as reported by The Associated Press. This action, addressing historic injustices, allows...
Northern California WWII Veteran Returns to Normandy for 80th Anniversary of D-Day

Northern California WWII Veteran Returns to Normandy for 80th Anniversary of D-Day

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 6, 2024

Today, June 6, marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. To honor this milestone, numerous World War II Veterans are flying out to France, including Northern California’s Dan Dougherty. It is Dougherty’s first trip to Normandy since the war....
Los Angeles and Reno Mayors Will Lead 50 Mayors to Washington D.C. to Advocate for Veteran and National Homelessness Solutions

Los Angeles and Reno Mayors Will Lead 50 Mayors to Washington D.C. to Advocate for Veteran and National Homelessness Solutions

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 29, 2024

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, USCM, Task Force on Homelessness, and USCM President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve are leading a bipartisan coalition of over 50 mayors from across the nation. They will meet with key officials from...
VA Announces Housing Plan for 41,000 Homeless Veterans

VA Announces Housing Plan for 41,000 Homeless Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 15, 2024

On Thursday, the VA revealed a strategy to house at least 41,000 homeless Veterans. “The VA and the Biden administration consider even one Homeless Veteran to be a top priority,” the VA stated in a news release on Thursday.”Thanks in part to...
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