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National Commander to Visit Vacaville American Legion Post 165
Vacaville’s American Legion Post 165 will welcome National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. as the featured guest for a special dinner event on Feb. 3 at the Vacaville Veterans Memorial Building, located at 549 Merchant St, as reported by The Reporter.This visit is...
VA Life Insurance Premiums to Drop for Veterans and Families
On December 12, the VA announced that over 3 million Veterans, Service Members, and their spouses enrolled in VA life insurance programs will see reduced premiums starting in the spring of 2025. These discounts will apply to those insured under Veterans’ Group Life...
The American Legion Welcomes Agreement to Keep Government Open, Blasts the Process
(INDIANAPOLIS – December 21, 2024) – American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. issued the following statement today concerning passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government into March: “The American Legion is glad that sanity has...
New Bill Seeks to End Delays in VA Healthcare for Veterans
Several Veterans organizations are voicing strong support for the Complete the Mission Act of 2024, a bill aimed at improving access to timely healthcare through the VA, according to Stars & Stripes. Introduced by House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike...
New Steps to Combat Veteran Homelessness Announced by the VA
On Wednesday, the VA unveiled a new initiative to combat Veteran Homelessness by allocating hundreds of millions in funding for rehousing programs, renewing support for existing case management grants, and encouraging city mayors to partner with landlords to provide...
Pearl Harbor Survivor Bob Fernandez Dies at 100 in Lodi, California
Bob Fernandez, one of the remaining survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, died peacefully on Wednesday at the age of 100. Fernandez passed away at his nephew's home, Joe Guthrie, in Lodi, California, after declining health prevented him from attending the...
Marquis Palmer Named Legionnaire of the Week
From The American Legion Weekly Grassroots Newsletter To recognize the weekly accomplishments of our Legionnaires, we will spotlight an individual every week. These individuals demonstrate exceptional grassroots activism by meeting with/contacting their Congressional...
Congress Urged to Act on Backlogs in Veterans Readiness and Employment Program
The Veterans Readiness and Employment, VR&E, program, a vital resource for Veterans with service-connected disabilities, is under growing strain as demand surges, according to Stars and Stripes. Managed by the VA, the program provides job training, career...
The Public Can View Personal Mementos and Artifacts Left Behind at California Vietnam Memorial
Each year, personal mementos and artifacts are left behind at the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Sacramento’s Capitol Park. These items serve as a tribute to the lives and sacrifices of those who served in the Vietnam War, providing a tangible connection to...