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Rikki Almanza
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Celebrate the 4th of July with American Legion Palisades Post 283
Join American Legion Palisades Post 283 on July 4th for a full day of festivities, including a run, brunch, parade, BBQ, and fireworks, with special...
First Female Students from Arvin High Participate in The American Legion Boys and Girls State Program
Since becoming coed last year, Jennifer Rangel and Celeste Rosas are the first female students from Arvin High School to participate in The American Legion...
Veterans Pardoned by Biden for Convictions Under Former Military LGBTQ+ Ban
President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of Veterans convicted under a former military ban on same-sex, rectifying historic injustices and restoring lost benefits.
The American Legion and Other VSOs Advocate for the Passage of Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Veteran service organizations, including The American Legion, gathered in Washington, D.C., to advocate for the passage of H.R. 8371, which will improve healthcare, benefits, and...
Anaheim Approves Orange County’s First Veterans Cemetery in Gypsum Canyon
The Anaheim Planning Commission approved the establishment of Orange County's first Veterans cemetery in Anaheim Hills, advancing the project to the City Council for consideration.
Event Organized by The American Legion Celebrates 80th Anniversary of the GI Bill
An event at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., marked the 80th anniversary of the GI Bill, celebrating its impact on Veterans since 1944...
Black Veterans Commemorate Juneteenth with Honor Flight to D.C.
A group of 27 Black Veterans and their families commemorated Juneteenth with the first Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., visiting war memorials and monuments.
Bipartisan California Senators Introduce “Heal Our Heroes Act” to Allow Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans and First Responders
Senate Bill 803 proposes allowing therapeutic use of psychedelics for Veterans and first responders in three California counties to address PTSD and related mental health...
VA Secretary Stresses Strength in Seeking Help at Annual VA SAMHSA Conference in San Diego
At the VA SAMHSA conference, VA Secretary Denis McDonough emphasized that seeking help for mental health issues is a sign of strength, aligning with The...
VA Adds Three New Cancers to Presumptive Service-Connected Disabilities Under PACT Act
The VA now includes three new cancer types as presumed service-connected disabilities for eligible Veterans under the PACT Act.
