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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,...
Area Oratorical Contest Results
Congratulations to the winners of the Area Oratorical Contests!AREA ORATORICAL CONTEST RESULTS: Area 1:1st Place - Jonas Marschner2nd Place - Madyson Prather3rd Place - Jason Dennis Area 2:1st Place - Andrew Lei2nd Place - Anadita Upadhyaya3rd Place - Anna Pham4th...
Veterans Groups Challenge VA Rule Limiting Access to GI Bill Education Benefits
Two national Veterans advocacy groups, alongside the Virginia Attorney General’s Office, have filed a legal challenge over a policy implemented by the VA that they say prevents many veterans from receiving the full education benefits tied to their service. The VFW and...
New VA Policy Allows Guardianship for Some At-Risk Veterans
The U.S. VA and Justice departments announced a new agreement that allows federal attorneys to seek court-appointed guardians for certain Veterans who are unable to make their own medical decisions and do not have family members or legal representatives to assist...