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Rikki Almanza
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Clovis NightHawks Will Compete in the American Legion Regional Playoffs
The Clovis NightHawks Post 147 baseball team will represent California in the 2024 American Legion Regional Playoffs.

Federal Law Forces Disabled Veterans to Repay Separation Payouts, Leading to Financial Hardship
A federal law has forced nearly 122,000 disabled Veterans to repay special separation payouts, causing financial hardship for many.

VA Redesigns Burn Pit Research Registry to Improve Veteran Health Care
The VA redesigned the Burn Pit Research Registry to improve understanding and treatment of health issues faced by Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn...

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 Palmdale's Veterans Enriched Neighborhood, a development that addresses Veteran homelessness.

San Diego Padres Catcher Kyle Higashioka Honored with Replica of Grandfather’s WWII Medal
San Diego Padres Catcher Kyle Higashioka visited the National Museum of the United States Army to accept a medal honoring his grandfather's World War II...

Blood Donation Opportunity at the New Orleans National Convention
Attendees of the 105th American Legion National Convention in New Orleans will have the opportunity to donate blood on August 23 and 26.

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.

Activist Jon Stewart Pushes for PACT Act Coverage for K2 Veterans’ Radiation Exposure
Jon Stewart is urging the Biden administration to fix a loophole in the Pact Act that excludes coverage for radiation exposure at the contaminated K2...

Fairfield Expos Start State Baseball Championship Strong with 11-1 Win Despite Injury
The Fairfield Expos won their State Championship opener 11-1 over Long Beach, despite key injuries, and will face the San Diego Hoover Panthers today.

Anaheim City Council Greenlights Veterans Cemetery in Gypsum Canyon, Construction to Begin 2026
The Anaheim City Council has approved the establishment of Orange County's first Veterans cemetery in Gypsum Canyon with construction set to begin by 2026.