by Christian Southards | Sep 11, 2024
After years in limbo, a Veterans landmark in Palo Alto is finally being restored after local Legionnaires, Stanford University, and members of the public and local government came together to find an amicable solution. Palo Alto’s Memorial Flagpole had stood for...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 4, 2024
A recent study led by UC Irvine has made significant progress in understanding Gulf War illness, GWI, a chronic condition affecting Veterans who served in the 1990–1991 Gulf War. The research identifies gut microbiome imbalances as a key factor in GWI, laying the...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 28, 2024
A legal dispute has surfaced over the planned Veterans cemetery at Anaheim Hills’ Gypsum Canyon, with a group seeking to block the project by filing a lawsuit against the city of Anaheim. According to a report by Stars and Stripes, the lawsuit, filed on August 21,...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 27, 2024
Ventura Springs, an affordable and supportive housing complex for Veterans in East Ventura, is currently accepting applications through September 12, giving priority to homeless and low-income Veterans. Located at 10866 Morning Glory Road, next to the Veterans Home of...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 26, 2024
During The American Legion’s National Convention on August 23, two distinct approaches to addressing PTSD and suicide prevention, each focusing on deep emotional healing and community support, were shared with the TBI/PTSD Suicide Prevention Committee in New...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 23, 2024
The American Legion’s second annual Be the One Symposium, held in New Orleans on August 22, addressed the ongoing crisis of Veteran suicide. This event, part of The Legion’s national convention, brought together Veterans, leaders, and experts to explore...
