by Rikki Almanza | Jun 26, 2024
President Joe Biden issued a pardon on Wednesday, clearing the convictions of thousands of U.S. Veterans who were penalized under a military law prohibiting same-sex, as reported by The Associated Press. This action, addressing historic injustices, allows affected...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 21, 2024
On Thursday, an event hosted by The American Legion at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. marked the 80th anniversary of the GI Bill, which is on June 22. Organized by The American Legion and supported by several sponsors including ARK All-in-One Relocation,...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 20, 2024
A group of 27 Black Veterans, accompanied by family members serving as chaperones, set out on the first-ever honor flight to commemorate Juneteenth by visiting war memorials and monuments in the Washington, D.C., area. Under the hot sun, these Veterans, many in their...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 10, 2024
This year, Flag Day falls on Friday, June 14. The American Legion offers resources for Legionnaires to use on social media and during community celebrations or ceremonies, including: A prepared Flag Day speech that can be personalized. A series of social media...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 6, 2024
Today, June 6, marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. To honor this milestone, numerous World War II Veterans are flying out to France, including Northern California’s Dan Dougherty. It is Dougherty’s first trip to Normandy since the war....
by Rikki Almanza | May 23, 2024
A group of 325 motorcycle riders are taking part in the 36th annual Run for the Wall, a cross-country ride from California to Washington, D.C., which honors Veterans and their families and raises awareness of those who are still missing: Prisoners of War, POW, and...
