Commander's Message

The holiday season is a perfect time to perform Buddy Checks for your fellow veterans. See how they are doing, what they may need, and give them a voice to talk to.

Reach out to your congressional representatives to voice our support for the Buddy Check Act.

I am encouraging departments and posts to make calls during the week of Nov. 11.

As we continue to build a foundation for the future, we will ensure “No Veteran Left Behind” – my theme for the 2021-2022 year.

o commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, The American Legion will conduct a special podcast series – 20 stories, 20 episodes, 20 years.

The Department of California is challenging all American Legion departments to a contest throughout July – the 100 Miles for Hope Breakout Challenge.

I encourage American Legion posts to involve members in their community that also have a mission to help enrich the lives of veterans through physical and social activity.

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The challenge runs from April 1 through Sept. 6.

As you may be aware, I have three challenges that are designed to grow and strengthen our organization.