by Rikki Almanza | Sep 8, 2026
Thousands of Legionnaires and members of the American Legion Family gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, for The American Legion’s 107th National Convention, where delegates elected new leadership and heard updates on Veterans health care, disability benefits, suicide...
by caLegion Contributor | Sep 2, 2026
Looking for volunteers to interact with race fans at the upcoming Indy Car Race. Location: 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908-8937 Dates: September 4th-6th Hours of Operation: Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM...
by National HQ | May 14, 2025
From Legion.org – Be the One | News American Legion Post 282 in La Mesa to host Be the One Weekend June 13-15. In February 2023, The American Legion Department of California staged a three-day Veterans Awareness Campaign at American Legion Post 83 in Merced,...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 23, 2024
The American Legion’s second annual Be the One Symposium, held in New Orleans on August 22, addressed the ongoing crisis of Veteran suicide. This event, part of The Legion’s national convention, brought together Veterans, leaders, and experts to explore...
by caLegion Contributor | Dec 5, 2023
The Veterans Mental Health Committee has provided this downloadable card to be used for suicide prevention. The card details three steps that can be used to help understand the situation, determine the scope of the crisis, and decide the best course of action. This...
