Newsom pardons five California veterans on Veterans Day
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom pardoned five former military members on Veterans Day and is seeking posthumous pardons for convictions including robbery, drug trafficking and grand larceny. Newsom’s office said that while “pardon grants recognize post-conviction recipients’ self-development and responsibility,” they also seek to erase convictions or minimize the harm recipients cause. He said it […]
Biden-Harris Admin Focused On Diversity At The VA As Veterans Faced Massive Claims Backlog
With hundreds of thousands of veterans remaining on waiting lists for benefits under the Biden-Harris administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The Department of Veterans Affairs has taken at least a dozen actions aimed at strengthening DEI efforts during the Biden-Harris administration. According to Added […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Grief Is Deep’: GOP Veterans Slam ‘Failures’ Of Deadly Afghanistan Withdrawal In Trump Ad
Former President Donald Trump's campaign released a new ad Monday featuring the veteran Republican lawmaker reflecting on the Abbey Gate suicide bombing that killed 13 service members at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The ad, titled “Veterans of Abbey Gate,” featured several Republican lawmakers criticizing President Joe Biden's leadership during the withdrawal and subsequent bombing […]
Veterans Blast Biden’s ‘Insulting’ Remarks He Reportedly Made During Heated Call With Dems
Several Bronze Star decorated veterans slammed President Joe Biden for “derogatory” comments he made Saturday against Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow. Biden was reportedly on a Zoom call to address concerns from moderate Democrats that he might not win the election. The president was infuriated when Crow, a military veteran and Bronze Star recipient, suggested […]
‘Little Respect For Black People’: Veterans Org Chairman Blasts Biden For Having Radio Host Do His Bidding
Jeremy Hunt, president of Veterans on Duty, on Monday criticized President Joe Biden's team for giving questions to a Black radio host. Philadelphia radio station WURD announced Sunday that it was parting ways with host Andrea Lawfull Sanders after she revealed that she had asked Biden interview questions sent to her by the White House […]
FACT CHECK: Fact-Checking Biden’s Claim That Trump Referred To Veterans As ‘Suckers And Losers’
President Joe Biden at a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina on June 28 Claimed Former President Donald Trump, who is the presumptive Republican nominee for 2024, has called military veterans “stupid and losers.” PRESIDENT BIDEN: Did you see Trump last night? He seriously broke the record for the most lies told in one debate. […]
WHITNEY: Military Recruiting Challenges Highlight Dire Need To Do More For Our Veterans
Our military is currently facing the most significant recruiting challenges I have seen in my lifetime, posing serious threats to our national security, which is especially alarming in light of the conflicts brewing today with multiple countries. On the surface, it may seem that this is, at least in part, due to the fact that […]
Tax exemptions, smoother school transitions among ways Alabama is making life easier for veterans, State Sen. Andrew Jones says
State Sen. Andrew Jones appeared in the Capitol Journal this week to talk about a series of new military-related bills he hopes will help make Alabama the most military-friendly state in the country. “We have a pretty big package of bills,” said Jones (R-Centre). “Some are going to start in the House, some are going […]
Rep. Strong leading bill to support veterans in crisis through local law enforcement partnerships
U.S. Representative Dale Strong, along with a broad range of congressional leaders from both parties, introduced the SERVICE Act (Assistance to All At-Risk Veterans in Crisis Situations) to close the gap between veterans in crisis and the care they need. Service Law Establishes a pilot program to allow local law enforcement agencies to use Department […]
Alabama Power Foundation helps veterans find home through Dovetail Landing
The Alabama Power Foundation announced it has donated $25,000 to a project supporting veterans returning from combat. Dovetail Landing, an organization founded by Gold Star mother Alana Centilli in memory of her son Daniel, aims to provide veterans with a safe and comfortable place to gather and live. The campus currently under construction in Lincoln […]
