by Rikki Almanza | Nov 21, 2025
Thousands of Veterans discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine during the Biden administration may now regain access to GI Bill education benefits. The VA confirmed the change on Monday, following a major policy shift tied to a January executive order from...
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 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 5, 2025
The VA has reported that the ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting services for about one million American Veterans. The information came in a statement released on Oct. 30. The department outlined which operations remain active and which have been...
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...
