by caLegion Contributor | Oct 6, 2025
Janice Somers, Candidate for Department Commander “Driven by Honor, United by Duty” Mission Oriented – Results Driven I joined the American Legion in 2002 and served in leadership roles at the Post, District, Area, and Department levels. As Post 66 Commander, I...
by caLegion Contributor | Aug 13, 2025
Neil La Sala, Candidate for Sergeant-At-Arms “Diversity is the cornerstone of our Legion’s strength” About the Candidate: Now in his 14th year as a Legion PUFL member, Neil is a 31-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps and retired from the reserve component...
by caLegion Contributor | Jul 22, 2025
“I feel the breadth of experience I have garnered throughout my years in the American Legion has prepared me to take this next step in service to my brother and sister veterans. I come from a family with a great sense of service and love of Country. My Father was a...
by caLegion Contributor | Jun 18, 2025
Military Service: U.S. Air ForceActive – 1962-66Inactive – 1966-68 Post Service: 2nd Vice Commander1st Vice CommanderCommander (2 terms)Executive Committee (current)Chaplain (current) District 7: 2nd Vice Commander1st Vice CommanderCommander (currently 2nd...
by caLegion Contributor | Jun 3, 2025
Born in Hawthorne, Paul is a native Californian. Upon graduating from South Hills High School in 1979, Paul enlisted in the US Army. After basic at Ft. Jackson, S.C., and AIT at Ft. Sam Houston, TX, Paul joined the Dental Corp at Ft. Ord, Presidio of Monterey as a...