by caLegion Contributor | Dec 21, 2023
By Victor E Martin, District 22 Second Vice Commander On behalf of American Legion District 22 in San Diego, THANK YOU! This past weekend, American Legion District 22 held the first “American Legion ‘Be the One’ Weekend” event in San Diego. It...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 6, 2023
Army infantry Veteran, Mark Kershaw, addresses the urgent concern of Veteran suicide through his documentary, “TRIBAL,” set to be released on December 19. This 85-minute narrative-driven film transcends conventional narratives surrounding post-traumatic...
by caLegion Contributor | Dec 5, 2023
The Veterans Mental Health Committee has provided this downloadable card to be used for suicide prevention. The card details three steps that can be used to help understand the situation, determine the scope of the crisis, and decide the best course of action. This...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 20, 2023
The VA recently released its National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, providing an analysis of Veteran suicides in 2021, the latest year for which data is available. The report revealed a concerning increase, with 6,392 Veterans dying by suicide in 2021, a...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 12, 2023
On Tuesday, Marine Veteran Matt Perella and his horse, Buck, completed a remarkable 7,000-mile journey across 17 states from Camp Pendleton, California to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This feat, achieved in just under six months, made Buck the fastest horse to cross...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 9, 2023
The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, along with the Veteran Pure Access Network, or VPAN, is inviting everyone to join them for their second annual Open House on Friday, Oct. 13. The event will take place at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall,...
