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Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and its Department of California is dedicated to serving the approximately 2 million veterans living in communities across the Golden State.
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The American Legion and Scouting: A Partnership Dating Back to 1919
A partnership dating back to 1919 continues to connect American Legion posts with Scouting units across California and the nation. Built around leadership, citizenship, service, and responsibility, the relationship allows Legionnaires to mentor young people while...
RAND Survey Finds Veterans Split on Psychedelics
A new survey from RAND shows a clear divide among Veterans on psychedelics, with views changing depending on the substance and how it would be used. The report, “U.S. Veterans and Psychedelics: Prevalence of Use and Policy Preferences,” estimates that about 4.8...
Fresno Veterans Home Post 2 Raffle Winners
Fresno Veterans Home Post 2 held a Veterans' Fundraising Raffle, with two grand prizes! Money from ticket purchases will be used for veterans benefits. Winners: Rifle Winner: Past Department Commander John Aldridge, District 5Pistol Winner: Post Commander Mildred S....
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA)
Dear American Legion Family members and friends, The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA) is really a $58 billion proposition. If the legislation, which includes more than 60 veterans-related bills, does not get approved by Congress, veterans stand to lose up...
America 250 Events Happening Across The State
California communities are getting ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with concerts, parades, drone shows, and local Fourth of July events across the state. American Legion Post 751 In Newberry Springs, American Legion Post 751 is hosting its 50th Annual...
250th Anniversary of the United States Sweepstakes Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our 250th Anniversary of the United States Sweepstakes! The 250th Anniversary of the United States Sweepstakes is one of our biggest fundraisers. All net proceeds stay right here in California and are used to promote the things we...
Closed VA Appeals Could Get Another Review Under Proposed Settlement
A proposed class action settlement could give Veterans and eligible survivors another chance to have old VA benefit appeals reviewed. The case, known as Freund v. Collins, focuses on VA appeals that were closed in the agency’s legacy appeals system. According to Stars...
250th Anniversary of the United States Sweepstakes Drawing: July 2
Winning is a great feeling. Doing something that changes lives is an even better feeling. The American Legion, Department of California’s 250th Anniversary of the United States Sweepstakes offers an unbelievable chance to WIN one of eight prizes and CHANGE LIVES right...
California Voters Will Decide on Housing Bond for Veterans, Renters, and Families This November
California voters will decide this November whether to approve an $11.25 billion housing bond designed to expand affordable housing, preserve existing homes, and increase homeownership opportunities across the state, including additional support for Veterans. Governor...