• Find-A-Post
  • Archives
    • Archives
    • FAQ
  • Legion Family Websites
    • Legion Family Websites
    • National Publications
  • California Legionnaire
  • Social Media
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
  • Home
    • CaLegion Store
    • Donate
    • History
    • Legion Family
    • Emblem
  • News
    • California Legionnaire
    • Subscribe – Weekly Emails
  • Calendar
    • Add an event
    • Department Events
    • Area/District Meetings
    • National Events
  • Training
    • Basic Training
    • Legion College
    • Member Orientation
    • Online Training
    • Conventions
    • Mindset Monday
  • Membership
    • Join | Renew
    • Membership Committee
    • New Members
  • Resource Library
    • Commissions
    • Committees
    • Department Forms
    • Judge Advocate Opinions
    • LACC
    • Minutes
    • Post Bylaws
    • Resolutions
    • Parliamentarian
  • Contacts
    • Department Leaders
    • District Leaders
    • Area Leaders
    • Department Staff
Op-Ed: The Strategic Necessity of Southern European U.S. Bases

Op-Ed: The Strategic Necessity of Southern European U.S. Bases

by Kevin Burns | Jun 11, 2026

The U.S. President has threatened to pull U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain in his disagreements with European leaders.[i][ii] This would greatly diminish U.S. airpower throughout the western hemisphere of the world, and would gain nothing for the taxpayers of the...
(Updated) Korean War Veteran and Legionnaire Royce Williams May Finally Receive Medal of Honor

(Updated) Korean War Veteran and Legionnaire Royce Williams May Finally Receive Medal of Honor

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 25, 2026

UPDATE: The House of Representatives and Senate have passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. It now awaits President Trump’s signature. UPDATE II: Capt. Royce Williams was officially presented with the Medal of Honor during President Trump’s...
Advocacy Group Seeks Expanded Benefits for Submarine Veterans

Advocacy Group Seeks Expanded Benefits for Submarine Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Nov 24, 2025

The Submariners’ Advocacy Group, a nonprofit representing current and former submarine sailors, is pushing for expanded health care and disability benefits connected to toxic exposure in submarine environments, according to reporting from Stars and Stripes. The group...
Pearl Harbor Survivor Bob Fernandez Dies at 100 in Lodi, California

Pearl Harbor Survivor Bob Fernandez Dies at 100 in Lodi, California

by Rikki Almanza | Dec 16, 2024

Bob Fernandez, one of the remaining survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, died peacefully on Wednesday at the age of 100. Fernandez passed away at his nephew’s home, Joe Guthrie, in Lodi, California, after declining health prevented him from...
Honorably Discharged Veterans Have the Option to Be Buried at Sea

Honorably Discharged Veterans Have the Option to Be Buried at Sea

by Rikki Almanza | Jul 10, 2024

Veterans who have been honorably discharged can choose burial at sea. It’s often less expensive than traditional burials and appeals to those with a strong connection to the ocean. Burial at sea is more common among active duty and Navy Veterans. This process...
Newport Harbor American Legion Post Honors Graduating Seniors Committed to Military Service

Newport Harbor American Legion Post Honors Graduating Seniors Committed to Military Service

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 7, 2024

Newport Harbor American Legion Post 291 honored 34 Orange County high school seniors who have committed to military service or plan to attend military academies at a special event on Monday night. The inaugural “Salute to Service” began with recreational activities,...
« Older Entries

Recent Posts

  • Free TSA PreCheck Opens for Veterans With Serious Service-Connected Disabilities
  • Free California Historic Park Pass Available for Limited Time
  • VA Launches Partial Claim Program to Help Veterans Avoid Foreclosure
  • Important Legislative Update
  • California Nonprofit Calls for Expanded Veteran Service Dog Access During PTSD Awareness Month
Legionnaire Insurance Trust
membership report
current edition of the California Legionnaire
Flag & Emblem Sales Graphic

California Brand Mark
  • Log In – Website
  • Site Map

Department of California, The American Legion | 1601 7th St, Sanger, CA 93657 | 559-875-8387
© 2021 Department of California, The American Legion, a 501(c)(19) veterans service organization | [email protected]