by Rikki Almanza | May 13, 2024
National Women’s Health Week is celebrated annually from Mother’s Day to May 18 and encourages women, including Women Veterans, to prioritize their physical and mental health through preventive measures, regular screenings, and seeking support when needed. Women...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 23, 2024
This year, American Legion Family Day falls on April 27. This annual event encourages Legion posts nationwide to open their doors to their communities, extending a warm welcome to all, as they gather to honor and celebrate the achievements of Legionnaires, Sons of The...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 19, 2024
On April 26, California American Legion posts, Culver City Post 46, Los Angeles Post 8 and Ronald Reagan Post 283, are partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for a Veteran Women Suicide Prevention Conference. The event,...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 18, 2024
Chip Ganassi Racing and The American Legion are promoting Netflix’s upcoming comedy film ‘Unfrosted,’ directed by Jerry Seinfeld. Rookie Linus Lundqvist will drive a No. 8 American Legion Chip Ganassi Racing Honda during the NTT INDYCAR Series at the...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 12, 2024
Veteran-owned distillery, Hotel Tango Distillery, based in Indianapolis, is pledging to donate $1 of every bottle sold of its limited-time Red, White & Bourbon to support The American Legion’s Be the One suicide prevention mission.The Red, White & Bourbon...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 3, 2024
The VA is proposing a $369.3 billion spending plan for fiscal 2025, a 12% increase from the previous year. Despite the increased overall budget, the VA anticipates a reduction in staff numbers for 2025. The budget proposal includes an allocation of nearly $25 billion...