by Rikki Almanza | Sep 7, 2023
During The American Legion’s 104th National Convention, Wellcare, the Medicare brand of Centene Corporation, announced it has entered into a partnership with the nonprofit, marking the beginning of collaborative efforts to address the healthcare needs of Veterans and...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 14, 2023
Sunday, July 16 marks the one-year anniversary of the introduction of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, an initiative that changed access to mental health support across the United States. A three-digit dialing code, 988, has replaced the previous...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 13, 2023
The U.S. Navy has taken a significant step forward in improving mental health support for its sailors with the implementation of the Brandon Act. The act, named after Aviation Electrician’s Mate Third Class Brandon Caserta, 21, who tragically died by suicide in...
by Christian Southards | Jun 19, 2023
Below is a list of bills currently making their way through both the California and United States legislatures. The California Legionnaire will update this list accordingly. Veterans Bills in the California Legislature SB-726 Property taxation: exemption:...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 10, 2023
Every year in June, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies join together to celebrate Pride Month, which marks a significant milestone in the ongoing fight for equality. Pride Month holds special meaning for Veterans and Service Members who identify as LGBTQ+, as...
by Makenna Uriarte | Mar 27, 2023
The purpose of ACE is to help veterans, their family members, and friends learn that they can take the necessary steps to get help. ACE (Ask, Care, Escort) summarizes the steps needed to take an active and valuable role in suicide prevention. More VA Suicide...
