by Rikki Almanza | Apr 2, 2024
Lou Conter, American Legion Frank Gallino Post 130 member and the last survivor of the USS Arizona, the battleship sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, has passed away on April 1 at the age of 102. Born in Ojibwa, Wisconsin, in 1921, Conter enlisted in the...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 29, 2024
On Tuesday, in Merced, California, more than one hundred motorcyclists, many of whom are Veterans, participated in escorting a cargo truck transporting “The Wall That Heals” into town. The display is accessible to the public free of charge until March 31....
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 25, 2024
If your California American Legion post has organized an event for National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we invite you to share your plans with us by sending an email to...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2024
House lawmakers are pressing the VA for explanations regarding the involvement of consulting firm McKinsey and Company in the department’s decisions to prescribe opioids to Veterans. This occurrence happened while McKinsey and Company was simultaneously advising...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 5, 2024
March is celebrated as Women’s History Month. Women have made significant contributions across various fields, including the military. Throughout U.S. history, women have played vital roles in the Armed Forces, often without receiving due recognition....
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 9, 2024
Today, the VA introduced a proposed rule detailing its intentions to broaden the geographical and time frames for which exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides is presumed. If finalized, this rule will establish a new presumption of exposure to areas...
