by caLegion Contributor | May 22, 2026
The deadline to submit resolutions to be considered at Department Convention is Friday, June 5th at 11:59 PM. Please email submissions to resolutions@calegion.org. After that, all...
by caLegion Contributor | May 12, 2026
The Leadership Commission of the Department of California has the primary responsibility for collecting and processing applications for the: LEGION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDThis award recognizes a Legion member who has served for a minimum of 25 years in the Legion...
by caLegion Contributor | Apr 17, 2026
The American Legion is built on service, advocacy, and support for veteran-related causes. As veterans’ needs evolve, we must modernize through strategic planning, active listening, and collaboration. I appreciate Commander Brambila and our DEC for their leadership in...
by caLegion Contributor | Oct 14, 2025
Jr Duarte, Candidate for Department Commander “Mentoring Leaders, Building Legacies” About the Candidate: Jr Duarte is a 17-year American Legion member and a proud Paid Up for Life (PUFL) Legionnaire. He proudly serves with Post 10, District 18, Area 6, which he...
by caLegion Contributor | Oct 6, 2025
Michael Smith, Candidate for Sergeant-at-Arms About the Candidate: Michael is in his 13th year as a Legionnaire and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1986 to 1990. He worked for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from 1996 to his...
by caLegion Contributor | Oct 6, 2025
Janice Somers, Candidate for Department Commander “Driven by Honor, United by Duty” Mission Oriented – Results Driven I joined the American Legion in 2002 and served in leadership roles at the Post, District, Area, and Department levels. As Post 66 Commander, I...
