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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National commander visit canceled due to pandemic
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions and mandated state safety regulations, the National Commander, James "Bill" Oxford's scheduled visitation on December 14-19 has been cancelled. As we are restricted the opportunity to showcase our Department, the safety of our...
LA, OC senior and disabled veterans can receive free food
Veterans in Los Angeles and Orange County can receive three free meals a day courtesy of the Kevin Dobson Memorial Food to Life Program at Jewish War Veterans of the USA Post 680. Veterans must be 65 years or older or be disabled to qualify for the program. All food...
Where to get free COVID-19 tests in California
With cases of COVID-19 increasing every day, it's important to follow local and state guidelines. Getting tested can also help to determine if you've contracted the disease and need extra medical care. This can also work to prompt those infected to extra measures to...
U.S.VETS hosts virtual career development winter job fair on Dec. 4
U.S.VETS is hosting a winter career fair on Friday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. Pacific time. We've partnered with some big employers who are hiring qualified veterans for their open positions. Join Zoom Meeting (Flyer)...
Open our posts – We need your help!
The American Legion Department of California and 20 state commanders of the California State Commanders Veterans Council (CSCVC) submitted a letter to the Gov. Gavin Newsom's office, requesting the administration reopen our veteran halls and posts. As some have a...
Veterans legal services webinars: fair housing protections, record clearing
The Los Angeles County Bar Association's Veterans Legal Services Project will hold two webinars in December aimed at assisting veterans and their families. For the first event, we are partnering with Mental Health Advocacy Services on a Fair Housing Protections...
1923 time capsule uncovered at California American Legion post
What started as an Eagle Scout project at American Legion William Lee Netzer Post 23 in Sanger, Calif., turned into the finding of a historical treasure trove. Christian Gonzalez, a senior at Sanger High School and a member of Scout Troop 223 (St. Anthony of Padua),...
Orange County adopts 2 new policies for improving veterans employment, helping veteran-owned businesses
Orange County, California has officially enacted a new policy aimed at improving veterans' employment prospects in addition to adopting a separate policy that will see the county facilitate its own version of the state's Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)...
The Resolution: Great ideas grow from the ground up
Our posts are the backbone of our Department and National Headquarters because they are our "boots-on-the-ground" and they witness the challenges as well as triumphs that our fellow Legionnaires face every day. It is no wonder that most of the best ideas for improving...