by Rikki Almanza | Jul 1, 2024
The American Legion Palisades Post 283 is excited to invite Veterans, Service Members, and their families to join in the 4th of July celebrations in Pacific Palisades. Here’s the schedule of events: Morning Meet-Up: 7:00 AM Start the day by gathering at American...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 27, 2024
Since The American Legion Boys & Girls State Program became coed, Jennifer Rangel and Celeste Rosas are the first female students from Arvin High School to participate in the program. “It is a huge privilege and blessing because this program is great,”...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 24, 2024
After more than a decade of community efforts, proposals, setbacks, and legislative maneuvers, The Anaheim Planning Commission granted approval on June 17 for Orange County’s first Veterans cemetery to be established in Gypsum Canyon, Anaheim Hills. The planned...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 18, 2024
Earlier this month, bipartisan state senators, Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-Santee, and Senator Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, introduced Senate Bill 803, known as the “Heal Our Heroes Act.” This proposed bill permits the therapeutic use of certain...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 17, 2024
At the third annual VA SAMHSA conference on June 11 in San Diego, a powerful message resonated throughout the event: “It’s OK to ask for help.” VA Secretary Denis McDonough addressed a packed audience, including VA staff, clinicians, Department of Defense...
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,...
