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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...
Fallen U.S. Marine Veteran’s Remains Return Home After Year-Long Search in Ukraine

Fallen U.S. Marine Veteran’s Remains Return Home After Year-Long Search in Ukraine

by Rikki Almanza | May 23, 2023

  The remains of a U.S. Marine veteran who disappeared while fighting in Ukraine have finally returned to the United States after more than a year. Retired Marine Corps. Capt. Grady Kurpasi, 50, went missing in April 2022 after being hit by gunfire in the Kherson...
California veterans news roundup: Feb. 6, 2023

California veterans news roundup: Feb. 6, 2023

by Christian Southards | Feb 6, 2023

Our second California veterans news roundup for February 2023.  Readers can submit veterans news stories to southards.calegion@gmail.com. Statewide: California...

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