American Legion War Memorial Commission
At The Veterans War Memorial Building
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John R. Stevens, founding member of the Korean War Memorial Association. His obituary is linked here. He spent seven years fundraising, working alone in a windowless office on Van Ness Avenue, before the $4 million Korean War Memorial overlooking San Francisco Bay was finally dedicated in 2016. Every year after, […]
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Wreaths Across America – wreath placements at Presidio of SF National Cemetery and Golden Gate National Cemetery, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 8:45AM. Sign up on their website to sponsor or to volunteer: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
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Join OneVet OneVoice and American Legion Post 505 for their virtual 9th Annual Veterans Film Festival, Nov 8-14, 2020, 9 am-9 pm. For updates visit the San Francisco Veterans Film Festival. Attendees will gain insight into issues facing our Veterans and military families. #VFF20 Here is one of the 19 films that will be shown:
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Starts: November 11, 2020 at 1:00 pmEnds: November 11, 2020 at 2:00 pmLocation: Online (YouTube)Admission: Free Join our men and women veterans from all branches of service and conflicts as they tell us in their own words about their experiences on this Veterans Day. American Legion Cathay Post 384, the Chinese American G.I. Project, and the Chinese American Citizens Alliance […]
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A Bicycle Giveaway for Local Veterans We’re happy to be giving away up to 100 refurbished and safety inspected bicycles to qualified and first-time deserving veterans. The bike distribution will occur at the Atwater Tavern, 295 Terry A Francois Boulevard in San Francisco at 10:30 am on November 21st. To get a free bike, you are required to take a […]
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Whether you’re just beginning your transition from military to civilian life or you’ve been out of the service for a while now, you have some things working in your favor when it comes to your career. For example, you have training and experience that many others don’t have, which can prove invaluable when you’re starting a business or looking for […]
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These career fairs are designed to connect employers with skilled veterans, MilSpouses, Transitioning Service Members, Reservists, and Guardsmen. This event will offer real-time engagement and one-on-one interactions with company representatives in a virtual setting. Employers will be looking to fill positions not only locally, but also across the region and nationally. Below you will find the complete details: What: Western Region […]
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This free three-hour virtual event will explore the impact of race and racism on veteran identity, the military experience, and access to mental health care. There will be opportunities for participant discussion, information sharing, and action planning. Please sign up here to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-veterans-mental-health-summit-tickets-123765882085?aff=odeimcmailchimp&goal=0_42595ded07-a35a4e9a66-95380537&mc_cid=a35a4e9a66&mc_eid=44a86b5882 Continuing Education Credits 3 credit hours are available for CAADE professionals licensed in California. VA professionals: […]
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This virtual celebration will be on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm. This year, Swords to Plowshares will honor the Frontline staff who have shown amazing courage and dedication during this pandemic to serve our veterans. Swords to Plowshares will also honor Craig Newmark, Advisory Board member, philanthropist, and a hugely dedicated veteran advocate, who helped kick off a critical campaign to […]
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There will be a virtual event honoring the WWII Chinese American Veterans on the 26th of September. Sep 26 1-2pm PT: 75th Anniversary WWII Chinese American GI Honor Event, honor our Chinese American Veterans from the Golden State, including the premier of Montgomery Hom’s special short film, “We Served with Pride”. Register now at: https://tinyurl.com/ChiAmGICeremony WWII Chinese American GI: Profiles […]
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