by Makenna Uriarte | Feb 3, 2023
The American Legion invites veterans and family membersto special event to raise awareness about suicide prevention Three-day event will offer mental health resources, free assistance with VA claims and more Merced, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2023) – The American Legion,...
by caLegion Contributor | Jan 24, 2023
What drives people to join the military?Patriotism? Poverty? Fear? Honor? Glory? Citizenship? The draft? Love? The reasons are many and, in many cases, more than one reason applies. This is the true story of Marguerite Martin and Felix Lovera, two young lovers who...
by Makenna Uriarte | Jan 11, 2023
On February 3, 1943 the Army transport ship U.S.A.T. Dorchester was torpedoed by a submarine and sank with 902 troops on board, including the Four Immortal Chaplains. While aiding and comforting the Army troops as the ship sank, the chaplains surrendered their life...
by Military Times | Jan 5, 2023
Visitors gather at the World War II Memorial in Washington. (Edwin L. Wriston/Army National Guard) This article was written by Leo Shane III and was originally published by the NavyTimes. All living World War II veterans would be eligible for Veterans Affairs medical...
by Makenna Uriarte | Jan 4, 2023
SHASTA COUNTY IS CURRENTLY HIRING A VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER Shasta County’s more than 2,000 employees serve and protect their residents and community by providing medical services, public health protection, behavioral health care, environmental protection,...
