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Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and its Department of California is dedicated to serving the approximately 2 million veterans living in communities across the Golden State.
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American Legion Chino Post 299 Celebrated Its 100th Anniversary
American Legion Chino Post 299 celebrated its 100th anniversary with a gala in Chino on Saturday, April 6. The post was renamed on Nov. 7, 2018, after Elmer Carl Jertberg, who helped organize the post in 1924 and was chosen as its first commander. Jertberg, born Feb....
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The VA has made revisions to its Schedule for Rating Disabilities, VASRD, which addresses digestive disorders. In order to more fairly compensate Veterans, the modifications add or alter rating criteria for 55 medical conditions in the rating schedule. These...
A Veteran-Owned Distillery and The American Legion Are Collaborating on ‘Be the One’ Fundraiser
Veteran-owned distillery, Hotel Tango Distillery, based in Indianapolis, is pledging to donate $1 of every bottle sold of its limited-time Red, White & Bourbon to support The American Legion’s Be the One suicide prevention mission.The Red, White & Bourbon...
A RAND Corporation Study Examines Support and Causes for Extremism Among Some Veterans
A recent study by RAND Corporation investigates the levels of support for violent extremist groups and causes among U.S. Military Veterans. The study sheds light on the complex interplay between military experiences, transitions to civilian life, and the emergence of...
Post Data Reports Due Monday, April 15
Post Data Reports are due Monday, April 15. If the form has not been submitted by this date, National cannot guarantee that changes to post information will be made before the first batch of renewal notices is sent out. Posts who do not submit on time will be placed...
The American Legion and MilitaryHire Are Hosting a Virtual Hiring Fair on April 23
On April 23, a virtual hiring fair for Service Members, Veterans, and spouses of Service Members will be co-hosted by MilitaryHire and The American Legion. The event is scheduled for April 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, which is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m....
American Legion Riders Chapter 95 Escorts Four Unclaimed Vietnam Veterans to Final Resting Place
Yesterday, American Legion Riders Chapter 95 in Oroville, California, escorted four unclaimed Veterans to their final resting place in Shasta County. Private Floyd Stanbery served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and Specialist 4 Michael MacKey, Private Paul McCormick, and...
Legislators Advocate for a 2025 Increase in Veterans’ Benefits Based on Cost of Living
In an effort to help Veterans' payouts keep up with inflation, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and ranking member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), introduced plans yesterday to ensure a cost-of-living boost in benefits for Veterans next year...
District 3 Commander Awards Posts for Achieving Membership Goals
During the last district meeting in March, District 3 Commander Josh Bowers presented awards to the following people: Linda Newman, Alturas Post 163 - Awarded for achieving 125% membership Robert Tyndall and Steve Soto, Susanville Post 204 - Awarded for achieving 120%...