The American Legion, Department of California

06/17/2026

The American Legion Backs ‘Take Care of America’s Veterans Act’ as Path Forward for Long-Stalled Bills, Acknowledges ‘Offsets’ by Rikki Almanza | Jun 17, 2026 The United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. (Photo: U.S. Air Force/Jason Treffry) The American Legion is supporting the Take Care o...

06/16/2026

Recently the Tillamook Port Board in Tillamook, Oregon voted against Hangar B roof repairs and that the World War II-era Oregon hangar that housed the Tillamook Air Museum will remain closed for now. Local American Legion Posts, particularly Tillamook Post 47, and museum representatives frequently p...

06/16/2026

New VA Trial Looks at MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder by Rikki Almanza | Jun 15, 2026 The VA is preparing a new study that will examine whether MDMA-assisted therapy may be safe and useful for Veterans who are dealing with both post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use d...

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day!

From the Continental Congress’s official adoption of our first national flag on June 14, 1777, to our current 50-Star Flag adopted in 1949, America has proudly witnessed the evolution of our nation’s greatest symbol.

Since then, America has had 9 flags, and if we count the ones we had during the colonies, the total number of American Flags ascends to 14!

https://www.americanessence.com/flags-of-the-united-states_18702.html?utm_campaign=EET20260614&utm_source=promotion&utm_medium=email&utm_content=team1&est=T8M%2Bc7LeYmXZ%2Ff%2FZAS38c34AW%2FrNMU00SNDN8raXA2hmwDG9VIMyndLsytp%2FFb2T

From: The Epoch Times

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

We are Gold Star Parents. Our son Maj. Steven Brothers succumbed to complications from Leukemia at age 35 in 2012 after returning from serving in the Middle East. Steven is our only child. We manage our devastating loss through our involvement in volunteer activities that positively impact the lives...

06/11/2026

Veterans Filing Military Sexual Trauma Claims Face Added Hurdles, Report Says by Rikki Almanza | Jun 11, 2026 Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Simon shared her sexual assault and healing journey with Soldiers at Fort Drum in 2019. (Photo: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Paige Behringer) A new report says Veterans who file...

06/11/2026

OP-ED: The Strategic Necessity of Southern European U.S. Bases

Kevin Burns
Technical Advisor, The American Legion Aerospace Commission

The US President has threatened to pull U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain in his disagreements with European leaders. This would greatly diminish U.S. airpower throughout the western hemisphere of the world, and would gain nothing for the taxpayers of the United States.

06/10/2026

Ready to celebrate America's 250th Birthday?

As we approach the United States Semiquincentennial, we share the final installment of a four-part video series inspired and presented by PDC Autrey James. This celebratory project was cut short due to Autrey's cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing.

We encourage Posts, Chapters, Squadrons, and Units to be part of the story of America from your community's perspective: share your plans by commenting below, showcase your events and city monuments through photos or short descriptions, and highlight the impact you’re making in your local communities in this thread.

Whether you’re hosting a ceremony, mentoring youth, or preserving a piece of history, your efforts contribute to a national tapestry of service and pride.

Learn more at America250.org, and share your plans in this thread. Let’s inspire a nation together; one story, one act of service, one celebration at a time.

God Bless America. 🇺🇸

06/09/2026

For those attending the 107th Department Convention, we will have (18) training sessions to choose from on Friday, June 26, 2026.