by caLegion Contributor | Oct 30, 2023
By Seth Reeb and Dana Nichol, Reeb Government Relations The California State Legislature adjourned for the 2023 legislative year on September 14. Legislation that survived the legislative process to that point were sent to the Governor for his signature or veto. The...
by caLegion Contributor | Oct 4, 2023
Article submitted by Ralph Jacob, Post 419 Jr Past Commander and Historian. At the 2023 American Legion National Convention held in Charlotte, NC, American Legion Post 419 in Santa Clara, CA, donated $2000 to the Department of Hawaii Adjutant George LeCampte. Monies...
by caLegion Contributor | Sep 15, 2023
This article was written by Pam MacDougall, Operation Freedom Paws Director of Marketing. Operation Freedom Paws is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in San Martin, California. We create lifesaving service dog teams that empower veterans and other individuals with...
by caLegion Contributor | Sep 5, 2023
ArtsUP! LA and RETURNING SOLDIERS SPEAK are seeking submissions for ArtsUP! LA and Returning Soldiers Speak believe in the transformative power of story. Through dialogue, workshop, and performance, veterans, first responders, and their families gain new understanding...
by Makenna Uriarte | Aug 23, 2023
Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs sent out a reminder about the resumption of student loan payments, following the pause that was previously put in place to account for possible hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read that announcement below...