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How to Get a Military Funeral for a Veteran
Most veterans already know they’re entitled to receive the U.S. flag, regardless of whether they would be buried with military funeral honors. What many do not know is that other benefits include a government-issued grave marker, Presidential Memorial Certificate, burial or inurnment in a national or state cemetery, $300 for burial and $300 for a…
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Honoring Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo: Marine Raider’s Heroic Sacrifice in Iraq
Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo, 34, of Simi Valley, Calif., was killed on March 8, 2020 in Iraq.U.S. Marine Raider Pongo killed in Iraq during an anti-ISIS mission, a deadly reminder of the terror group’s ongoing presence there. According to the U.S. led coalition in Baghdad, US Marine Diego Pongo was “killed by enemy forces…
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The VA MISSION Act of 2018
The VA MISSION Act of 2018 is a law that gives veterans more access to health care, expands benefits for caregivers, and improves the VA’s workforce. The law was signed into effect on June 6, 2018. The MISSION Act is a program that provides increased access to healthcare for Veterans who aren’t able to get the care they…