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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Post 105 is restoring the yearbook of 1957 Commander Leo W. Crawford
American Legion Post 105 found a scrapbook from the State Commander, Leo Crawford 1956-1957 in the Club Room of the Post 105. These books were in bad shape and slowly deteriorating from old age and are being restored by Michael Toschak, American Legion Post 105...
VA Adds Diversity to Senior Leadership Positions
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced on March 15 that it had filled additional leadership posts in line with President Joe Biden's new administration. Among the new appointees are Tanya Bradsher, Chief of Staff at the Office of the Secretary; Melissa Bryant,...
Department oratorical contest winners receive $8,600
The American Legion Department of California held its annual oratorical contest on March 6, with participants being awarded $8,600 in prize money. First place winner Regina Molitoris was awarded $1,200 from the Department and received a $5,000 prize from the National...
Military-Friendly Virtual Job Fair
MEET YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER - ONLINE - March 26, 2021 * 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET) -------------------------------- Military-Friendly Virtual Job Fair Meet dozens of employers - online – who are looking for great candidates at the Corporate Gray VIRTUAL Military-Friendly Job...
Happy 102 Birthday!
The Department of California, The American Legion has been serving our veterans, their families, and our communities for 102 years. Happy Birthday!
WATCH: Veterans vaccinated at LA-area American Legion posts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNQX9WTc66A As the quantity of COVID-19 vaccinations increases, distribution logistics have been a challenge in many parts of the country. The Department of Veterans Affairs and several American Legion posts have taken on that challenge...
Department sponsors legislation to combat GI bill abuse
This year American legion is sponsoring SB 766, Private postsecondary education, introduced by Senator Susan Eggman (D-Stockton), which would prohibit private postsecondary educational institutions from enrolling California residents if it derived less than 10 percent...
VA seeks to remove ‘barriers’ to women veterans receiving health benefits
The VA launched a new Women's Health Transition Training course in an attempt to address gender "barriers" to VA benefits outlined in a 2017 study, the agency announced on Monday. The Department of Veterans Affairs said the course is intended to better help women...
‘Boys State’ wins Cinema Eye Audience Choice award
The documentary "Boys State" added another award on March 9 as the film won the Audience Choice Award during the 14th annual Cinema Eye Honors. The award was the result of online fan voting leading up to the virtual ceremony. On Twitter, co-director Jesse Moss...