There Once Was an Emblem

There Once Was an Emblem

There once was a single emblem available to identify The American Legion graphically. It was a great graphic with impressive symbolism embedded in the design. It has served The American Legion very well for over 100 years and will continue to serve as the emblem of...
The sights and sounds of California Boys State

The sights and sounds of California Boys State

After going virtual in 2021, like many other Boys State programs, California Boys State returned to an in-person event for the 2022 session. But some of the program tweaks necessitated by the online-only experience have carried over. Chief among them is a change to...
Post 283 Gets a Glimpse of U.S. Space Defense

Post 283 Gets a Glimpse of U.S. Space Defense

Looking for a way to embrace our nation’s newest branch of service, Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283 Commander Jim Cragg reached out to the US Space Force to set up a Legion-sponsored family day for Legion Family and USSF families.  As a focal point, he requested a...
4 things to do if your email account has been hacked

4 things to do if your email account has been hacked

Emails or IMs appearing to be from Sons of The American Legion California Detachment Commander Jim Eubanks asking to contact him confidentially, or asking for gift cards or other funds are scams. His address book has been (or continues to be) hacked. And his is not...
To Strengthen A Nation: The American Legion Family

To Strengthen A Nation: The American Legion Family

Our American Legion Family is important! In this short video hosts, Lorna Duyn and Jeric Wilhelmsen of Post 43 in Hollywood, explain how The American Legion Auxiliary, The Sons of American Legion, and The American Legion Riders became part of our Legion...
What makes the American Legion Family great?

What makes the American Legion Family great?

Have you ever given any thought about what makes The American Legion a great organization? If I was to list all the accomplishments and accolades of this organization, you would be amazed. I’ll get to the basics of what makes this organization what it is today....