by Christian Southards | Nov 7, 2024
Veterans Day 2024 is quickly approaching, and Legion Posts across California are hosting events in their communities. Below, we are compiling a list of public Legion-related events being held through Veterans Day. Readers can email...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 29, 2024
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House seeks to address the troubling rates of suicide among Veterans by providing free firearm lockboxes to any Veteran requesting one. This proposal, titled the Saving Our Veterans Lives Act, has garnered support from both gun...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 13, 2024
UPDATE: The House of Representatives has passed an emergency budget bill to address the VA’s shortfall. The bill is awaiting a vote in the Senate, where it is expected to pass before being sent to President Biden’s desk. Multiple Veterans Service...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 26, 2024
The VA has implemented a temporary ban preventing the Department from reporting Veterans who are deemed incapable of managing their finances to the FBI’s National Instant Background Check System, NICS, which restricts firearm ownership. This ban, which is set to...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 6, 2024
The nomination period for the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship runs annually from November 1 to March 1. The American Legion has a longstanding history of supporting the Boy Scouts of America, dating back to its first national convention in...
