‘Am I Going to Lose My Rights?’: Shawn Ryan Explains to Newsom How Gun Laws Can Impact Combat Veterans
Sean Ryan Challenges Gavin Newsom on Gun Background Checks During a recent interview, podcaster Sean Ryan pressed California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom to consider the impact of firearm background checks on combat veterans. Newsom has proposed a 28th amendment to the Constitution, which would enshrine certain aspects of California’s stringent gun laws, including “universal background […]
Kelly presents Senate proposal for a retreat for veterans in Arizona
New Veterans Affairs Center in Gila County There’s a new Veterans Affairs Center opening up in Gila County, aimed at serving approximately 5,500 veterans living in the area. A recent bill has been introduced to facilitate the development of this center. The legislation, known as the S.700 bill, will transfer the Pleasant Valley Ranger District […]
Chairman Rex Reynolds: Alabama’s statewide opioid strategy aims to reduce addiction, aid recovery, and support veterans
For the last three years, Alabama has been receiving funds from federal settlements with major pharmaceutical companies, totaling over $300 million so far. I think this amount will keep increasing as time goes on. These funds are part of the state’s Opioid Settlement Fund, which has been designated by Congress. In 2022, Congress set up […]
Helmets to Hardhats links veterans with civilian skilled jobs in Alabama and beyond
Transitioning to civilian life can be pretty tough for military veterans. They often possess valuable skills, yet their resumes might not translate well into civilian job markets, which can lead to high unemployment rates. Beyond that, many miss the camaraderie and sense of purpose they had while in uniform. The organization Helmet to Hard Hats, […]
Governor Ivey announces the members of the State Board of Veterans Affairs
On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey revealed the newly appointed members of the Alabama Veterans Committee (SBVA). “In Alabama, we take pride in supporting our servicemen and women fighting for freedom. Our goal is to keep addressing the needs of our veterans and ensure that they have access to all the resources they deserve,” Governor Ivey […]
FACT CHECK: Has Trump Suggested Replacing LGBTQ+ Pride Month With Veterans Month?
Virus Posting Share on Facebook The allegedly president Donald Trump reportedly proposed replacing LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Veterans Month. Screenshots captured via Facebook Verdict: False Trump has not referenced the claims for either of his personal and government X accounts, and there is no other evidence to support the claims. Fact check: The White House […]
MOBBS: Finally, A Real Reformer At The Department Of Veterans Affairs
Veterans don’t want sympathy. They want abilities. For too long, the Department of Veterans Affairs has not provided either. A system designed to serve those who served has become a bloated bureaucracy where processes are prioritized over people. That’s why Secretary Collins is driving him to overhaul the VA issue. He is not interested in […]
VA Ends Programs Offering Tax-Funded ‘Gender-Affirming Prosthetics’ To Veterans
The Veterans Affairs Bureau (VA) has ended its policy of handing out “gender-affirming prosthetics,” cross-sex hormones and other things called “care” at taxpayer costs. The agency said Monday press release The change follows President Donald Trump’s first day executive order, which allows only “two genders, men and women” in U.S. government policies. Federal regulations already […]
Doug Collins Says Dems’ Fearmongering Over VA Harms Veterans
Doug Collins, the VA secretary, criticised Democrats for Fox Business for what he said was afraid that what he said would ultimately hurt veterans. The VA plans to cut more than 80,000 jobs to comply with President Donald Trump’s orders to reduce the federal workforce, as revealed in a leaked internal memo. When he appeared […]
Trump Admin Reportedly Cutting 80,000 Jobs From Veterans Affairs
President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly cutting 80,000 jobs from the Veterans Affairs Bureau (VA) through a “active” restructuring, according to a memo obtained by the Associated Press on Wednesday. Virginia Chief of Staff Christopher Silleck reportedly said the department’s top staff was intended to return to staffing levels in 2019 to 400,000 employees. According […]
