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VIDEO: Past National Commander Marty Conatser delivers motivation at 59th National Membership Workshop
At the 59th National Membership Workshop, we had a motivational speaker on July 29, 2022. PNC Marty Conatser, who is currently the Illinois Department Adjutant,...
Victory over Japan Day and an end to WWII
Today we celebrate VJ Day, also known as Victory over Japan Day. This is the day in 1945 on which Imperial Japan surrendered in World...
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...