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American Legion Testifies Before Congress on Veteran Health, Housing, and Benefits Bills

American Legion Testifies Before Congress on Veteran Health, Housing, and Benefits Bills

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 16, 2025

American Legion representatives testified on June 11 and 12 to support a wide range of bills that would improve the lives of Veterans, Service Members, and their families. Cole Lyle, Director of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, and Andrew Petrie, Senior Policy...
House Approves 7 Bills Supporting Veterans and Their Families

House Approves 7 Bills Supporting Veterans and Their Families

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 10, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bipartisan bills designed to improve services and support for Veterans and their families. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) issued a statement commending the bipartisan effort,...
CALC 1-2025 Application Deadline is Approaching – Submit Today!

CALC 1-2025 Application Deadline is Approaching – Submit Today!

by caLegion HQ | Mar 26, 2025

The application deadline for the spring course of California American Legion College is just around the corner! Applications and prerequisites must be submitted by March 30. Legion College is designed for Legionnaires interested in operating a more prosperous and...
Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Expand GI Bill Benefits for Purple Heart Veterans

Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Expand GI Bill Benefits for Purple Heart Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 24, 2025

Earlier this year, a group of bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced the Purple Heart Veterans Education Act, H.R. 790, a bill designed to close a loophole that has prevented certain Purple Heart Recipients from transferring their GI Bill benefits to their dependents. Led...

Berkeley Law to Host Free VA Benefits and Discharge Upgrade Clinic on February 28

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 20, 2025

On February 28, Legal Obstacles Veterans Encounter, L.O.V.E., a student-initiated legal services project, SLP, at Berkeley Law, will host a free VA Benefits and Discharge Upgrade Clinic. The event, supervised by Swords to Plowshares, a Veterans legal nonprofit, will...
CALC 1-2025 Application Deadline is Approaching – Submit Today!

Now Accepting Applications for California American Legion College 1-2025

by caLegion HQ | Feb 3, 2025

California American Legion College 1-2025 April 25-27, 2025 We are now accepting applications for the spring course of California American Legion College! Legion College is designed for Legionnaires interested in operating a more prosperous and relevant American...
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