by caLegion Contributor | Nov 5, 2026
By Tom Moore, District 22 Commander NATIONAL CITY, Calif. — When community leadership calls, American Legion Department of California Historian and Post 255 Commander Liliana Armenta does not just answer, she leads the charge from the front lines. Surrounded by rows...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 9, 2026
Editor’s Note: Find 107th National Convention Highlights Part 1 here. The American Legion’s 107th National Convention featured the work being done by Legionnaires, Riders, military families, youth programs, and organizations committed to preserving the stories...
by Christian Southards | Apr 24, 2026
The American Legion, Department of California has launched a new 250th Anniversary of the United States Sweepstakes—entry forms are already in the mail. Participants have a chance to win one of eight prizes—including a $5,000 grand prize—through $5–$30 ticketed...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 26, 2025
Editor’s note: This article has been updated for our November 2025 newsletter. The American Legion’s 106th National Convention was held earlier this fall at the Tampa Convention Center, bringing together thousands of Veterans, families, and supporters for a week...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 19, 2025
The American Legion Departments of California and Washington have entered a friendly rivalry to see which state can rally the most participants for the USA 250 Challenge, a nationwide campaign designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday through fitness, mental...
