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 | Mar 1, 2024
A recent study conducted by non-profit Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, revealed a concerning trend: Women Veterans are facing a disproportionately high rate of suicide compared to their male counterparts and civilians. From 2020 to 2021, the suicide rate among...
by Makenna Uriarte | Feb 26, 2024
The American Legion Auxiliary National President Lisa Williamson will be visiting California March 7-11, 2024. See below for details on events happening during the visit: AUXILIARY UNIT 77 – WOODLAND, CA AUXILIARY UNIT 43 – HOLLYWOOD, CA *click flyer to...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 21, 2024
Join The American Legion Palisades Post 283 in Pacific Palisades, CA, on March 2 for the “Challenges and Opportunities” forum for Women Veterans. Doors open at 10 a.m. for this free event, providing a platform for women who have served to connect and...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 16, 2024
A recent study conducted by the American Institutes for Research, a private, nonpartisan research organization, offers the first in-depth analysis of the impact of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill on Veterans’ college enrollment, degree completion and earnings...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 13, 2024
A recent report from RAND Corporation, “Veteran Single Parents: Surviving but Not Thriving,” sheds light on the challenges faced by Veteran single parents, particularly women, who are more likely to face financial insecurity and struggle to access...
