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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 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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January Membership Impact Report
The January Membership Impact Report is now available. January Membership Impact Report The monthly Membership Impact reports provide nice factoids of information about how our Legion Family impacts their community. The factoids can be shared with your Legion...
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SALs partnered with Home Depot to build ramp for veteran before he passed
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February is a month to recognize Black contributions to America
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Area 4 Caucus – Saturday, February 6
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Vietnam veteran Alan Alter released from California state hospital after decades of unlawful commitment
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