by Rikki Almanza | Aug 13, 2024
The American Legion Family will partner with Rebuilding Together New Orleans on August 23 to conduct home repairs at two Veterans’ residences as part of the annual convention community service project.At one site, Legionnaires will replace the roof and repair...
by Rikki Almanza | May 23, 2024
A group of 325 motorcycle riders are taking part in the 36th annual Run for the Wall, a cross-country ride from California to Washington, D.C., which honors Veterans and their families and raises awareness of those who are still missing: Prisoners of War, POW, and...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 10, 2024
Yesterday, American Legion Riders Chapter 95 in Oroville, California, escorted four unclaimed Veterans to their final resting place in Shasta County. Private Floyd Stanbery served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and Specialist 4 Michael MacKey, Private Paul McCormick, and...
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...
