Patricia Jackson Kelley: Making History Every Day for Decades

Patricia Jackson Kelley: Making History Every Day for Decades

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...
City of Vallejo to Honor Women Veterans

City of Vallejo to Honor Women Veterans

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...
Sacramento to Host SWS Town Hall

Sacramento to Host SWS Town Hall

An American Legion System Worth Saving town hall in Columbia, SC. Photo by Henry Howard Sacramento will be the site of The American Legion’s first System Worth Saving (SWS) visit this year. Military veterans in California’s capital city are invited to share their...
Suicide Survivor Extols Be the One Message

Suicide Survivor Extols Be the One Message

Legionnaire Jeffrey Freeman shares his Be the One story. Photo by Henry Howard This article was written by Henry Howard and was originally published on Legion.org Jeffrey Freeman shared his story of surviving a suicide attempt for the first time to a live audience....
VA to Pay for all Emergency Mental Health Care

VA to Pay for all Emergency Mental Health Care

The VA Medical Center in Providence, R.I. (VA photo) This article was written by Leo Shane III and was originally published by the MilitaryTimes. Starting Jan. 17, all veterans will be able to access emergency mental health care free of charge at any Veterans Affairs...