by Rikki Almanza | Jan 17, 2024
Pomona’s American Legion Post 30 has fallen victim to a relentless wave of burglaries, leaving the historic building in shambles and its irreplaceable war memorabilia destroyed. The most recent incident occurred on December 30, when nine WWII-era rifles,...
by caLegion HQ | Jan 8, 2024
The American Legion Department of California’s Four Chaplains’ Day Inter-Faith Service will be held at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 12050 E. North Avenue in Sanger, on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. American Legion members, family, friends, and the public...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 19, 2023
David O. “Doc” Chung, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, recounts his experiences in a new book titled “Face of the Enemy: An American Asian’s War in Vietnam and at Home.” At 73 years old, Chung, a Purple Heart recipient, shares his story,...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 12, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, Wreaths Across America is set to honor veterans and first responders with its annual ceremony on Saturday, December 16. This tradition, now in its 31st year, has grown from a humble beginning at Arlington National Cemetery into...
by Christian Southards | Nov 29, 2023
American Veterans serving as advisors, combatants, and in support roles in foreign wars without approval from the U.S. Government is not new — but it is increasing in frequency. The War in Ukraine In early 2022, forces of the Russian Federation invaded...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 22, 2023
In the race for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024, two former American Legion Baseball players are among the 26 candidates on the Baseball Writers Association of America ballot. From Stillwater, Okla., Matt Holliday, and Gary Sheffield from...
