Department Oratorical Contest Photos

Department Oratorical Contest Photos

The American Legion Department of California Oratorical Contest took place on February 26, 2023 in Woodland, CA. First place winner, Mahee Haswani (sponsored Area 1, District 6, Folsom Post 362), gave a speech about “A Test of our Republic”. She now moves...
Patricia Jackson Kelley: Making History Every Day for Decades

Patricia Jackson Kelley: Making History Every Day for Decades

This article was written by Jeff Jardine and was originally published by CalVet Connect. At a recent veterans event in Los Angeles, a woman approached Patricia Jackson Kelley and offered words of appreciation. “I don’t know if you are aware of the difference you made...
City of Vallejo to Honor Women Veterans

City of Vallejo to Honor Women Veterans

On March 18 from 1 PM to 3 PM, Vallejo’s Women Veterans will be honored with a short ceremony and presented with various certificates of appreciation at 734 Marin Street in Vallejo. This event will be the culmination of California Women’s Military History...
Sacramento to Host SWS Town Hall

Sacramento to Host SWS Town Hall

An American Legion System Worth Saving town hall in Columbia, SC. Photo by Henry Howard Sacramento will be the site of The American Legion’s first System Worth Saving (SWS) visit this year. Military veterans in California’s capital city are invited to share their...