by Rikki Almanza | Jan 26, 2024
While the holiday season is over and the Legion’s annual Holiday Blood Donor Drive has ended, the urgent demand for blood donations remains critical. The American Red Cross recently declared an emergency blood shortage, attributing it to the lowest donor...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 19, 2024
Research by RAND found that despite Americans holding overwhelmingly positive stereotypes about Veterans, most would discourage a young person close to them from enlisting in the U.S. Military. The study revealed that Americans hold overwhelmingly positive...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 8, 2024
The Samsung American Legion Scholarship has officially opened its online applications for high school students attending the American Legion Boys & Girls State or Auxiliary Girls State program this summer. This scholarship honors and supports the...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 19, 2023
David O. “Doc” Chung, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, recounts his experiences in a new book titled “Face of the Enemy: An American Asian’s War in Vietnam and at Home.” At 73 years old, Chung, a Purple Heart recipient, shares his story,...
by caLegion Contributor | Dec 15, 2023
The Oratorical Commission meets virtually in planning the Department Oratorical Speech Contest. Currently, we would like to share with you some insight into having a contest at your Post, District, or Area. First, in planning your contest, you should be aware of the...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 13, 2023
For readers who missed the highly anticipated Army-Navy game on December 9, here is a recap of Saturday’s game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Army secured a 17-11 victory over Navy, marking their second consecutive win and their sixth in the...
