by Rikki Almanza | May 6, 2024
Department of California Judge Advocate, Amado C. Salinas II, has been traveling, and visiting various Veteran events. Last October, he was invited to the USS Midway where he was awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Vietnam War Ear DOD Team. It was there that he...
by Rikki Almanza | May 3, 2024
Newport Beach American Legion Post 291 is hosting ‘Women Are Warriors – Veterans Event,’ to honor and celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of Women Veterans. Scheduled for May 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the event will take place at The American...
by Rikki Almanza | May 2, 2024
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and Los Angeles Jackie Robinson Post 252 Commander Patricia Jackson-Kelley was recently honored alongside eight others with induction into the U.S. Army Military Women’s Hall of Fame. Major General Hope C. Rampy, Director of...
by Rikki Almanza | May 1, 2024
In the heart of the Central Valley, a long-awaited VA outpatient medical center has opened its doors, catering to Veterans residing in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties. Situated at 6505 S. Manthey Rd. in French Camp, adjacent to Interstate 5...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 30, 2024
From the 1940s to the early 1990s, American Legion Baseball was once a summertime tradition, particularly in San Diego. However, the program gradually declined and remained inactive for over thirty years, until Peter-Rolf Ohnstad, Commander of San Dieguito American...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 29, 2024
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, USCM, Task Force on Homelessness, and USCM President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve are leading a bipartisan coalition of over 50 mayors from across the nation. They will meet with key officials from...