by Rikki Almanza | Jul 17, 2024
Two years ago, the launch of ‘Dial 988 then Press 1’ revolutionized access to the Veterans Crisis Line, making it easier for Veterans and their families to get support from the VA. Since the rollout of ‘Dial 988 then Press 1’ in July 2022, over...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 11, 2024
The American Legion is hosting a panel discussion on Capitol Hill today to mark the second anniversary of The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, the most extensive expansion of healthcare and benefits...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 9, 2024
In January, Russian hackers accessed a VA account through a Microsoft-based platform, but no personal information or data were compromised, according to an agency official. The breach targeted Microsoft Azure Government, a cloud service used by the VA and other...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 21, 2024
On Thursday, an event hosted by The American Legion at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. marked the 80th anniversary of the GI Bill, which is on June 22. Organized by The American Legion and supported by several sponsors including ARK All-in-One Relocation,...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 17, 2024
At the third annual VA SAMHSA conference on June 11 in San Diego, a powerful message resonated throughout the event: “It’s OK to ask for help.” VA Secretary Denis McDonough addressed a packed audience, including VA staff, clinicians, Department of Defense...
