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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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Statewide Virtual Chaplains Meeting – A Call to Unite and Support Veterans
from Dr. Kathy Cash, Chaplain, Department of California, The American Legion As chaplains serving Veterans across the state of California, we are often engaged in vital, yet solitary work. We are honored to provide spiritual and emotional support to those who have...
UC Irvine Study Links Gut Microbiome Imbalances to Gulf War Illness
A recent study led by UC Irvine has made significant progress in understanding Gulf War illness, GWI, a chronic condition affecting Veterans who served in the 1990–1991 Gulf War. The research identifies gut microbiome imbalances as a key factor in GWI, laying the...
Watchdog Report Finds VA Failed to Inform 87,000 Vietnam Veterans About Agent Orange Benefits
A report this summer from a government watchdog estimates that the VA has failed to inform up to 87,000 Vietnam War Veterans and their survivors that they may now qualify for retroactive compensation benefits due to exposure to toxic herbicides like Agent Orange,...
Legionnaires Encouraged to Share Their Experiences to Help Boost Military Recruitment
At The American Legion’s 105th National Convention in New Orleans, panelists addressed the pressing need to improve military recruitment, particularly among young people who often receive information through short social media video clips. Veterans were encouraged to...
Legal Battle Erupts Over Anaheim Hills Veterans Cemetery as Group Pushes for Irvine Site
A legal dispute has surfaced over the planned Veterans cemetery at Anaheim Hills’ Gypsum Canyon, with a group seeking to block the project by filing a lawsuit against the city of Anaheim. According to a report by Stars and Stripes, the lawsuit, filed on August 21,...
Veterans Can Apply Through September 12 for Affordable Housing at Ventura Springs
Ventura Springs, an affordable and supportive housing complex for Veterans in East Ventura, is currently accepting applications through September 12, giving priority to homeless and low-income Veterans. Located at 10866 Morning Glory Road, next to the Veterans Home of...
Service Dog Training and Trauma Healing: Innovative Approaches to Veteran PTSD and Suicide Prevention
During The American Legion's National Convention on August 23, two distinct approaches to addressing PTSD and suicide prevention, each focusing on deep emotional healing and community support, were shared with the TBI/PTSD Suicide Prevention Committee in New Orleans,...
American Legion’s Be the One Symposium Opens Convention with Discussions on Progress and Hope
The American Legion’s second annual Be the One Symposium, held in New Orleans on August 22, addressed the ongoing crisis of Veteran suicide. This event, part of The Legion's national convention, brought together Veterans, leaders, and experts to explore solutions,...
New VSAFE Website and Call Center Launched to Protect Veterans from Fraud and Scams
A new website and call center have been launched by the VA and the Biden-Harris Administration to protect Veterans, Service Members, and their families from fraud and scams. The website, VSAFE.gov, and the call center at 1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233), are designed...