New Effort Expands Transportation Options for Rural Veterans

The VA is expanding transportation grant programs to help rural Veterans reach medical care more reliably despite long distances and limited transit options.

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Veterans with Fiduciaries No Longer Reported in Federal Gun Background Database

The VA has begun removing Veterans from a federal firearm restriction database after ending a policy that reported those with fiduciaries to the FBI’s background check system.

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Military Veterans in and Around the Sacramento Valley Area are Invited to a Special Service Session with The American Legion

American Legion staff and members will be available to discuss veterans’ benefits, The American Legion’s legislative efforts, membership opportunities and service to the community on Friday and Saturday, April 17 & 18, from 9 am – 4 pm and Sunday, April 19 from 9 am – 2 pm at Yolo American Legion Post 77.

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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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The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion have worked decades, steadfastly, and side by side, promoting patriotism and national security while supporting youth and advocating for veterans and active-duty military. The American Legion Family also includes American Legion Riders, a program of motorcycle enthusiasts.

OUR FOUR PILLARS

The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and the sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. California veterans and their families strengthen America.

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A Century of Service: Remembering Ercie Paul Ball

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New Bill Could Make It Easier for Veterans to Buy Homes

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A new bipartisan proposal in Congress could make it easier for Veterans, especially those in rural communities, to purchase homes using VA-backed loans. The VA Appraisal Modernization Act is designed to fix long-standing issues in the appraisal process that slow down...