by Rikki Almanza | Nov 24, 2025
A Vietnam War memorial in Mile Square Park that once promised to honor American Service Members and South Vietnamese allies now stands as a symbol of failed oversight and corruption. The project, funded with one million dollars in taxpayer money, remains unfinished...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 14, 2025
Orange County officials are encouraging Veterans to adopt companion animals through California’s Pets for Vets Act, a statewide program that waives adoption fees for former Service Members. The state law, in effect since 2020, allows Veterans to adopt a dog or cat...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 12, 2025
Edit: As of February 2026, the VA has terminated its leases with organizations like Brentwood School and UCLA. A long overdue report from the VA reveals major shortcomings in the way land use agreements on the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center campus are being...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 10, 2025
Plans for Veterans Day tributes at California’s national cemeteries look much different this year. The federal government shutdown has forced many longtime events to be canceled or scaled back, leaving families, volunteers, and Veterans to find different ways to honor...
by caLegion Contributor | Nov 7, 2025
By Fredrick Shacklett, Commander of Whittier Post 51 On Veterans’ Day 2025, The American Legion joins the nation in honoring the dedicated individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and recommits our support to those who have protected our freedoms. ...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 4, 2025
With Veterans Day on the horizon, California American Legion is compiling a list of discounts, freebies, and deals California Veterans and/or Service Members can take advantage of this year. All the listings below have been confirmed, and we will update this list as...
