by caLegion Contributor | Nov 7, 2025
By Fredrick Shacklett, Commander of Whittier Post 51 On Veterans’ Day 2025, The American Legion joins the nation in honoring the dedicated individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and recommits our support to those who have protected our freedoms. ...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 25, 2024
Reports and narratives for the Frank N. Belgrano Jr. Trophy are due by August 10. This award, presented by the American Legion National Americanism Commission since 1936, recognizes departments for their outstanding support of Scouting.Named in honor of Frank N....
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 6, 2024
The nomination period for the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship runs annually from November 1 to March 1. The American Legion has a longstanding history of supporting the Boy Scouts of America, dating back to its first national convention in...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 11, 2023
In Monrovia, seventh grader James Vierra, along with his fellow Boy Scouts of America from Troop 66, took on an inspiring mission to restore and revitalize a forgotten memorial for Veterans. The memorial, located within Canyon Park, had been concealed for years...
by Jared Morgan | Jan 27, 2022
Eagle Scout of the Year, submissions are due March 1. Department of California Scholarship – $1,500. Department Scouting Webpage – calegion.org/scouting Eligibility Requirements THE NOMINEE MUST: Be either a registered active member of a Boy Scouts...
by dennisbauer | Jan 29, 2021
Sons of The American Legion Squadron 133 member Eric Bauer heard that a WWII veteran with limited mobility needed help getting in and out of his own home. In December, Bauer reached out to American Legion Post 133 in Huntington Beach to build a ramp for William R....
