by Rikki Almanza | Aug 16, 2024
The 25th annual Yuba-Sutter Stand Down Veterans Resource Fair kicked off on Aug. 15 and runs through tomorrow at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City. This three-day event is dedicated to supporting Veterans and Service Members in the community. Organized by the...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 13, 2024
The American Legion Family will partner with Rebuilding Together New Orleans on August 23 to conduct home repairs at two Veterans’ residences as part of the annual convention community service project.At one site, Legionnaires will replace the roof and repair...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 9, 2024
The American Legion will host a special Be the One Symposium during its upcoming national convention, centering on a critical issue facing Veterans today — mental health, with a particular focus on suicide prevention.This second annual Be the One Symposium is...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 8, 2024
Retired Army Colonel Robert Hess of the Newport Harbor American Legion Post 291 is driving his Arctic White 2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6 across the country to raise awareness about Veteran suicide, which claims about 20 lives daily. As part of the Rally4Vets initiative,...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 7, 2024
“The Promised Land,” directed by Army Veteran filmmaker Rebecca Murga, brings to the forefront the pressing issue of Veteran homelessness, focusing on the West Los Angeles VA campus. The 388-acre property, which once housed 5,000 Veterans in the 1950s, now...
by caLegion HQ | Aug 1, 2024
California American Legion College 2-2024 October 18-20, 2024 We are now accepting applications for the Fall Course of the California American Legion College! Legion College is designed for Legionnaires interested in operating a more prosperous and relevant American...
