by Rikki Almanza | Feb 1, 2024
In a move to support aging Veterans and combat homelessness, California launched the Veterans Support to Self-Reliance Pilot Program last year. Targeting Veterans aged 55 and above, the program enhances on-site supportive services at permanent supportive...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 31, 2024
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship for 2024 is currently accepting applications online, with a deadline set for March 27. Designed to support the educational aspirations of children whose parents lost their lives while serving honorably on Active Military...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 30, 2024
In preparation for this year’s presidential election, American Legion posts nationwide are actively promoting the fundamental civic responsibility of voting. As Legion posts are encouraged to “Get Out the Vote,” The American Legion stresses...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 26, 2024
While the holiday season is over and the Legion’s annual Holiday Blood Donor Drive has ended, the urgent demand for blood donations remains critical. The American Red Cross recently declared an emergency blood shortage, attributing it to the lowest donor...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 25, 2024
A group of Transgender Veterans has initiated legal action against U.S. VA, citing the fulfillment of promises made in 2021 to cover gender-affirming surgeries. The Transgender American Veterans Association, or TAVA, filed the lawsuit, expressing concerns over...
