California American Legion's New Assistance Program for STEM Teachers Announced at the Annual “Rocket Fever” Event held at the Columbia Memorial Space Museum

California American Legion’s New Assistance Program for STEM Teachers Announced at the Annual “Rocket Fever” Event held at the Columbia Memorial Space Museum

by caLegion Contributor | Aug 20, 2026

American Legion Aerospace Commission Chairperson Frederick J. Shacklett (Left) delivers news to Civil Air Patrol California Wing Representatives about their new CALTAP Program to Assist California STEM Teachers. This presentation took place on August 8, 2026 in Downey...

Honoring the Skies: National Aviation Day

by Fredrick Shacklett | Aug 19, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS CENTURY-LONG LEGACY OF FLIGHT AND VETERAN-LED AEROSPACE ADVOCACY SANGER, CALIFORNIA — Every year on August 19, the United States marks National Aviation Day, celebrating the transformative power of flight and honoring the pioneers who turned humanity’s...

International Drone Soccer Stars Shine at 2026 Palm Springs Drone Festival

by caLegion Contributor | May 13, 2026

BY: Amado C Salinas II, Chair of Foreign Relations & National Security Commission, Area 5 Aerospace...

Why We Need the Aerospace Committee

by Kevin Burns | Mar 25, 2026

When aerospace was the first committee formed in the American Legion (along with the committees to determine the official name, headquarters, etc.), Legionnaires were very concerned about how unprepared the United States was for aviation in World War I, and the...

Shape the Future: Serve on the Aerospace Commission

by caLegion Contributor | Feb 17, 2026

By Fredrick Shacklett, Chairman, Department of California Aerospace Commission Make a Difference, Make an Impact Our commission needs your support. We have only ten of the thirty districts represented. We need you. The Aerospace Commission offers California...