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How I got a plaque for my Navy veteran father at the Los Angeles National Cemetery

My father, Arthur A. Heyman, a WWII Veteran who served in the U.S. Navy as a Bosun’s Mate on the USS Bairoko (CVE 115) an...

California Air National Guard saves injured sailboat racer

The crew member of a racing yacht who developed a life-threatening infection at sea is safe on land after being stabilized and airlifted for additional...

Biden-Harris Administration to Begin Accepting Applications on September 6 for USDA ReConnect Program Round 4 Funding

More than $1 Billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to be Invested to Increase Access to High-Speed Internet for People Living in Small Towns...

Military Branch Quilt Raffle

$20 for 5 chances to win. All Proceeds go the Helmets for Heroes program.

Purple Heart day

Purple Heart Day on August 7 is the kind of day for Americans to remember and honor the men and women who bravely represented their...

DOING OUR PART (AS LEGIONNAIRES) FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY

During times of natural disaster and periods of high crime, our neighbors often to look to their veteran neighbors for guidance – after all, we...

Opinion: Don’t Limit Veterans’ Ability to File Disability Claims

Like a lot of things in Washington, impressive budget numbers fail to tell the whole story. Throwing money at a problem doesn't automatically mean better...

California Sons Gift Wholesome Books to Young Fans in the Stands

Sons of The American Legion Detachment of California Commander Jeff Flynt and Escondido Sons Squadron 149 Commander Keith Bell present children's books to young fans...

Legionnaire testifies before House committee about veteran hunger

Veterans are more at risk to face food insecurity than their non-veteran counterparts. For Anthony “Tony” Stewart, the issue is an important one, and the...

There are differences when conducting business meetings versus committee meetings

There are significant differences between what the presiding officer may do in a business meeting (monthly Post meeting) and a committee meeting.