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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The Public Can View Personal Mementos and Artifacts Left Behind at California Vietnam Memorial
Each year, personal mementos and artifacts are left behind at the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Sacramento’s Capitol Park. These items serve as a tribute to the lives and sacrifices of those who served in the Vietnam War, providing a tangible connection to...
New Law Ensures All Medal of Honor Recipients Can Receive VA Grave Markers
The Mark Our Place Act, signed into law by President Biden on November 25, expands eligibility for VA-furnished grave markers to all Medal of Honor recipients, regardless of their service dates. Previously, only those who served after April 16, 1917, were eligible,...
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On December 3, Assemblymember James C. Ramos, who represents the 45th Assembly district, reintroduced legislation known as AB 53. This bill, titled Personal income taxes: exclusion: Military Services Retirement and Surviving Spouse Benefit Payment Act, proposes...
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The FDA has approved a clinical trial to examine whether smoking cannabis can effectively treat PTSD in Veterans. Organized by the California-based Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, MAPS, the study will involve 320 Veterans diagnosed with moderate...
Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial Project
Hello Fellow Legion members, My name is Paul Reyes and I am the Jr. Past Commander of Post 637 in Citrus Heights, CA. I am a retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt and a two tour veteran of a tiny little skirmish called Vietnam. In mid 2022 I was watching a program on the...
California’s Legacy in Aerospace
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California Legionnaire now Available – November 2024 Edition
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New Rules Simplify Military Base Access for Veterans and Caregivers
Veterans with service-connected disabilities and their caregivers now have easier access to military bases under new rules announced by DoD and the VA. The changes, which took effect on November 1, allow eligible individuals to register for recurring access using...