by Rikki Almanza | May 6, 2024
Department of California Judge Advocate, Amado C. Salinas II, has been traveling, and visiting various Veteran events. Last October, he was invited to the USS Midway where he was awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Vietnam War Ear DOD Team. It was there that he...
by caLegion Contributor | May 6, 2024
Larry Leonardo, Sr., is a native Californian. Larry joined the US Navy under the “Delayed Entry” Program, he reported to active duty one month later. Upon graduating from Boot Camp in San Diego, California, Larry reported to Great Lakes for Engineman “A” School. Larry...
by caLegion Contributor | May 6, 2024
I am an Air Force veteran, having served six years of active duty from 1977 to 1983. I am a 34-year PUFL member of the American Legion, the Teamin’ 23rd District, Jackie Robinson Post 252. I am honored to be running for this office and do not take this opportunity...
by caLegion Contributor | May 6, 2024
Danielle Duffaut grew up in Los Alamitos, California. Her eligibility was established when she joined the California Army National Guard at the age of 23 and was assigned to various duty stations during her 20 year career in Southern California on active duty as an...
by Rikki Almanza | May 3, 2024
This fall, the Supreme Court will review the legal claim of two Veterans who were denied medical benefits for what they claim were service-connected traumas. The case, Bufkin v McDonough, has been progressing through the Veterans and federal courts over the past four...
by Rikki Almanza | May 2, 2024
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and Los Angeles Jackie Robinson Post 252 Commander Patricia Jackson-Kelley was recently honored alongside eight others with induction into the U.S. Army Military Women’s Hall of Fame. Major General Hope C. Rampy, Director of...
