The American Legion Uniform

by caLegion Contributor | Mar 9, 2023

The official American Legion uniform has evolved over the years from the military style blouse coat with Sam Brown Belt to the current Dark Blue Blazer and grey colored slacks, however, the one item that has not changed is the official American Legion cap, the true...

Washington Conference: Veteran homelessness must be discussed

by Eric Measles | Mar 6, 2023

This article is precisely what I had hoped to report to the Department of California from this meeting. I was joined by PDC Dennis Fercho and I attended as Chairman of the National Veterans Education, Other Benefits, & Homelessness Committee. I attended two days...

Patricia Jackson Kelley: Making History Every Day for Decades

by CalVet | Mar 1, 2023

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...

Talk with a Legion Member of Laguna Beach Post 222 – George Ciampa

by caLegion Contributor | Feb 24, 2023

My name is George Ciampa. I’m a WWII veteran of five campaigns in France, Belgium, and Germany including the D-Day Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. I am 97 years old. I became a filmmaker at age eighty-one and have produced and directed six documentaries...

City of Vallejo to Honor Women Veterans

by Nestor Aliga | Feb 24, 2023

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...