THE AMERICAN LEGION’S MISSION
Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and its Department of California is dedicated to serving the approximately 2 million veterans living in communities across the Golden State.
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The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and the sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. California veterans and their families strengthen America.
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Veterans Pardoned by Biden for Convictions Under Former Military LGBTQ+ Ban
President Joe Biden issued a pardon on Wednesday, clearing the convictions of thousands of U.S. Veterans who were penalized under a military law prohibiting same-sex intercourse, as reported by The Associated Press. This action, addressing historic injustices, allows...
Candidate for Area 2 Vice Commander: Larry Maggio
He was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Larry attended Del Mar High School and was a High School Marching and Jazz Band member. He also played Baseball and was on the Wrestling team. During High School, Larry joined the Campbell Police Department Explorer program,...
The American Legion and Other VSOs Advocate for the Passage of Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Today in Washington, D.C., The American Legion, along with several other Veteran service organizations, gathered to advocate for the passage of H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. Chanin Nuntavong,...
Anaheim Approves Orange County’s First Veterans Cemetery in Gypsum Canyon
After more than a decade of community efforts, proposals, setbacks, and legislative maneuvers, The Anaheim Planning Commission granted approval on June 17 for Orange County’s first Veterans cemetery to be established in Gypsum Canyon, Anaheim Hills. The planned...
Candidate for Area 5 Vice Commander: J. Michael F. Yates
Commander J. Michael F. Yates hales from Bristolville, Ohio. He entered the U.S. Army in January 1977. He was enlisted for seven years rising to the rank of Platoon Sergeant (PSG). After his first year as PSG he was selected to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) at...
Event Organized by The American Legion Celebrates 80th Anniversary of the GI Bill
On Thursday, an event hosted by The American Legion at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. marked the 80th anniversary of the GI Bill, which is on June 22. Organized by The American Legion and supported by several sponsors including ARK All-in-One Relocation,...
Black Veterans Commemorate Juneteenth with Honor Flight to D.C.
A group of 27 Black Veterans, accompanied by family members serving as chaperones, set out on the first-ever honor flight to commemorate Juneteenth by visiting war memorials and monuments in the Washington, D.C., area. Under the hot sun, these Veterans, many in their...
Candidate for Alternate National Executive Committeeman: Eric Measles
Your Voice, Your Vote! Many of you know me and know of my ‘time in service’ to The American Legion. I trust that many of you reading this may not know of me. Therefore, let me give you some background on my ‘time in service. I served Honorably in the United States...
Candidate for Area 6 Vice Commander: Janice Somers
Janice is a US Navy Vietnam Era Veteran. She served from September 1968 to September 1971. Her boot camp was held in Bainbridge Maryland. Janice was sent to Dental Tech school in San Diego from February 1969 to May 1969. Upon completion of tech school she was assigned...