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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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Legionnaire Insurance Trust – April Newsletter
The Legionnaire Insurance Trust VALUE • SERVICE • TRUSTApril Newsletter • 2026Life can be unpredictable, and accidents can happen when we least expect them. That is why the Legionnaire Insurance Trust's Accidental Death Insurance program exists, to provide meaningful...
New Housing Project in San Bernardino to Support Veterans in Need
A new housing development in San Bernardino is focused on helping Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or living on limited incomes. The development, called the E Street project, is expected to add 30 affordable housing units in the Inland Empire, where the need...
Services for Past Department Commander Mark Foxworthy
Services for Past Department Commander Mark Foxworthy will be held Friday, April 10. Details are as follows: Graveside Burial: April 10 at 12:30 PMSacramento Valley National Cemetery5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA 95620 Celebration of Life: April 10 at 4 PMSt. Helena Post...
Department Oratorical Contest Results
The Department Oratorical Contest took place on Sunday, March 22, at the Veterans Administration Hospital Auditorium in Fresno, CA. Thank you to all of the participants and volunteers who made this event possible, and congratulations to the winners! We wish you the...
Why We Need the Aerospace Committee
When aerospace was the first committee formed in the American Legion (along with the committees to determine the official name, headquarters, etc.), Legionnaires were very concerned about how unprepared the United States was for aviation in World War I, and the...
Many Disabled Veterans Unaware They Now Qualify for Tax-Free ABLE Accounts
Since Jan. 1, a major change in federal law has expanded access to tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities, yet many Veterans may not realize they are now eligible. The update comes through the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which allows more...
Senate Committee Advances Bills on Toxic Exposure, Classified Service, and Emergency VA Care
A group of bipartisan Veterans bills is moving forward after the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved several measures focused on long-standing gaps in care and recognition. Committee members are now working to bring the legislation to the full Senate once...
VA Announces $112 Million in Suicide Prevention Grants for Veteran Support Organizations
The VA has announced a $112 million funding opportunity to expand suicide prevention services for Veterans across the country, supporting community organizations that are often the first to reach those in need. The funding is available to nonprofit organizations,...
Round-Up Campaign
You are invited to join our Department of California Round-Up Campaign! Donations will be used to fund the Ways & Means program, which helps to support our Veterans Service Officers all throughout California. These VSOs provide valuable assistance, free of charge,...