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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 2021 Legislative Agenda
The American Legion is at work in Washington and around the country working on issues of importance to Veterans and our nation. 2021 Legislative Agenda VSO Legislative Presentations Washington Conference Schedule
VA sets up 2 COVID vaccination sites for ‘non-essential’ veterans under 55
The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System has set up two COVID-19 vaccination sites for those veterans not previously eligible, a VA representative told The California Legionnaire on Wednesday. All veterans registered with the Los Angeles VA, under 55 and who fall...
GAO says female servicemembers pay more for uniforms
The results of a Government Accountability Office investigation into claims that female servicemembers in the U.S. Military pay more than their male counterparts for uniform expenses have been released: the claims are true. According to the GAO's findings, female...
Submission deadline for the California Legionnaire newsletter on Saturday
The submission deadline for the April issue of the California Legionnaire is on Saturday. Please upload your content to caLegion.org/ugc or email to Jared Morgan: editor@caLegion.org. If you need more time, send an email heads-up. The California Legionnaire is...
Refusing to be silenced: Can You Hear Me Now?
Refusing to be silenced: Can You Hear Me Now? By Patricia Jackson- Kelley, Jackie Robinson Post 252 Celebrating Women's History Month is especially significant for those of us who served in the military. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of -the ratification of...
The Irish in the American Armed Forces
New York, NY - New York Army National Guard Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry lead an Irish Wolfhound, the mascot of the battalion, during the 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade up 5th Avenue. The "Fighting 69th" traditionally leads the New York City St....
March is National Woman’s History Month
The ladies in this short video served their countries with honor and distinction during World War II. Women have served in the military both formally and informally throughout the history of the U.S. During National Woman’s History Month we salute all our...
Tango Alpha Lima – Black History Month Episode
Rounding out Black History Month, Tango Alpha Lima, the podcast produced by the American Legion National Headquarters, tackles Black History in the military. In addition to this episode, there are specific interviews, news roundtable and timely episodes surrounding...
50th Vietnam Anniversary Commemoration Drive Through
"Stop, hey what's that sound everybody look what's going down" If you served during the Vietnam War and cannot make this event, here are some tunes just for you. 50th Anniversary Vietnam Drive Through Flier 2021