by caLegion Contributor | Jun 11, 2026
Dear Veterans, We are Gold Star Parents. Our son Maj. Steven Brothers succumbed to complications from Leukemia at age 35 in 2012 after returning from serving in the Middle East. Steven is our only child. We manage our devastating loss through our involvement in...
by caLegion Contributor | Jun 10, 2026
Nick Rosa, Candidate for National Executive Committeeman “Mentoring Future Leaders” I am honored to seek your support as I run for the National Executive Committeeman position for the American Legion Department of California for the 2026 to 2028 term. Leadership and...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 9, 2026
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced new federal legislation to stop unaccredited companies from charging Veterans illegal or excessive fees for help with VA benefits claims. The bill, called the SAFEGUARD Veterans Act, was introduced on June 2 by U.S. Reps....
by caLegion Contributor | Jun 9, 2026
Larry Maggio, Candidate for Alternate NEC My fellow Legionnaires, My name is Larry Maggio, and I’m honored to be your 2026-2028 (ANEC) Alternate National Executive Committee candidate for the great Department of California. We often talk about the importance of the...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 5, 2026
A federal appeals court panel ruled Monday that a Pentagon policy directed by the Trump Administration likely violated constitutional protections by targeting transgender Service Members, giving the administration another court setback while parts of the policy remain...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 3, 2026
In a May 28 press release, the VA announced it is adding 220 temporary housing units for Homeless Veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center north campus. On May 21, the department issued a request for proposals, or RFP, to build the units on the campus,...
