by caLegion Contributor | Jul 7, 2022
The American Legion Department of California made its endorsement for national commander during its annual convention in Visalia, Calif., on Sunday, June 26. A resolution to back outgoing California Department Commander Autrey James for the highest position in The...
by Christian Southards | Jun 1, 2022
On May 27, two veterans bills introduced by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) were advanced to the California Senate. The first bill, AB 2032, would establish a “Green Alert emergency system” managed by the California Highway Patrol, or CHP, to combat...
by Christian Southards | May 23, 2022
On May 18, Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kans.) reached a bipartisan agreement to advance the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics, or Honoring Our PACT, Act. The act fundamentally changes how the...
by caLegion Contributor | May 18, 2022
WASHINGTON (May 18, 2022) – The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization is calling the bipartisan agreement by Senate leaders to assist veterans who have been exposed to environmental toxins “historically impactful.” “The work is still not yet complete, but...
by Nestor Aliga | Jul 19, 2021
The Department of California convention was very successful despite being held virtually on June 26-27, 2021. These 11 resolutions were adopted: From Post 77, Resolution 2021-001, Past Department Commanders/Alternate National Executive Committee and DEC Status,...
by Web Team | Feb 8, 2021
(INDIANAPOLIS, February 8, 2021) –The nation’s pre-eminent veterans organization congratulated Denis McDonough for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the 11th secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “The honor given to...
