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Federal Law Forces Disabled Veterans to Repay Separation Payouts, Leading to Financial Hardship
Over the past 12 years, nearly 122,000 disabled Veterans have been required to return payouts they received to leave the military, according to data obtained by NBC News. A little-known federal law prevents Veterans from receiving both disability benefits and special...
VA Redesigns Burn Pit Research Registry to Improve Veteran Health Care
The VA has redesigned the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, Burn Pit Research Registry, to better understand, research, and improve treatment for health issues affecting Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during their service. This registry...
Six Veterans Will Receive Keys to New Homes in Palmdale’s Veterans Enriched Neighborhood
Six Veterans and their families will receive keys to new homes in the Veterans Enriched Neighborhood in Palmdale, as reported by the Antelope Valley Press. These Veterans, although not necessarily homeless at present, have experienced homelessness in the past, making...
Now Accepting Applications for California American Legion College 2-2024
California American Legion College 2-2024 October 18-20, 2024 We are now accepting applications for the Fall Course of the California American Legion College! Legion College is designed for Legionnaires interested in operating a more prosperous and relevant American...
San Diego Padres Catcher Kyle Higashioka Honored with Replica of Grandfather’s WWII Medal
While the San Diego Padres enjoyed a day off before their series against the Washington Nationals, catcher Kyle Higashioka visited the National Museum of the United States Army in D.C. Higashioka was there to accept a medal honoring his grandfather, G. Shigeru...
Blood Donation Opportunity at the New Orleans National Convention
Attendees of the 105th American Legion National Convention in New Orleans will have the chance to donate blood over two days. The blood drive will take place on Friday, Aug. 23, and Monday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day in Exhibit Hall E at the New Orleans...
Join the Media Training Workshop at the 105th National Convention
The American Legion will conduct a Media Training Workshop at the 105th National Convention in New Orleans on Monday, Aug. 26. The workshop will take place at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room 257, Second Floor, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For those...
Activist Jon Stewart Pushes for PACT Act Coverage for K2 Veterans’ Radiation Exposure
Jon Stewart is urging the Biden administration to address an oversight in the PACT Act, which has excluded coverage for some of the first U.S. troops who responded after the September 11 attacks. These troops were deployed to Karshi-Khanabad, K2, in Uzbekistan, a base...
Fairfield Expos Start State Baseball Championship Strong with 11-1 Win Despite Injury
Thursday marked the kickoff of the California American Legion Baseball State Championship. Post 182 & 185 Fairfield Expos - Air Force triumphed in their opener with an 11-1 victory over Post 178 Lakewood Wilson Bruins Cardinals - Marine Corps despite another key...