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American Legion Post 642 (Stevens Creek) Cupertino, California

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June Service Officer's Report

Service Officer Report

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California Veterans

You're invited to attend a Memorial Day ceremony at a VA National Cemetery 

  • Attend a remembrance ceremony.
  • Learn about VA burial and memorial benefits. 
  • Find out what resources you may be eligible for.

This event is open to Veterans, their families, and the community. Come out and honor those who laid down their lives for our freedom on Sun, May 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.


Event Location:
San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
32053 West McCabe Rd.

Santa Nella, CA 95322

 

Scheduled events will begin promptly; early arrival is encouraged. 


 

Click here to learn more about the San Joaquin Valley VA National Cemetery

Unable to attend?
You can also take a pause during the National Moment of Remembrance, an annual event that asks Americans, wherever they are at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, to stop for one minute to remember those who have died in service to our country.

To learn more about VA National Cemetery burial and memorial benefits, please visit CEM.VA.GOV


Additional VA Resources 

free or low cost health careEnroll in VA health care.

Submit a VA disability compensation $$$ claim.


with everyone you know who may benefit, including Veterans, caregivers, service members and survivors.

We're making millions of Veterans eligible for VA health care under the PACT Act. Here’s what YOU need to know.

  • If you served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, or Afghanistan, you can enroll.
  • If you deployed to any combat zone after 9/11, you can enroll.
  • If you deployed in support of the Global War on Terror, you can enroll.
  • And even if you never deployed but were exposed to toxins or hazards while training or serving on active duty here at home—by working with chemicals, pesticides, lead, asbestos, certain paints, nuclear weapons, x-rays, and more—you can enroll, too.

Bottom line: all Veterans who meet the minimum service requirements and were exposed to toxins and other hazards—at home or abroad—are eligible to enroll in VA care.

VA provides the best and most affordable health care for Veterans in America – and this is your chance to apply. Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care are proven to have better health outcomes than those who get their care elsewhere. And copays can be as low as $0 for prescriptions, urgent care, outpatient care, and more.  

Choosing VA means getting everything you need in one spot. Come see why 90% of patients said they trust VA for their health care. Even if you don’t need this care today, you may need it tomorrow, or the next day, or 30 years from now. And once you’re in, you have access for life.

 

VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number
 

Veterans Crisis Line988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Vet Centers1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources1-877-424-3838 or Chat

 

Download the VA Welcome Kit

VA WELCOME KIT

Find a VA facility near you.

FACILITY LOCATOR

 

Manage travel claims on your phone, get recipes and tips for kidney health, ease your stressful mind, and more

 

 

 

Travel pay: apply now on your phone

Manage travel reimbursements with VA: Health and Benefits app

With the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app, you can submit mileage-only travel claims directly from your smartphone or mobile device. Find out if you’re eligible for travel reimbursement and how to get started.

Learn more

 

Eating for kidney health

If you live with kidney disease, you know getting the right nutrition is key. VA dietitians have tips and recipes to help you care for your kidneys. Get help with eating for kidney health

 

 

 

Calm your mind in stressful times

If you’re looking for ways to reduce stress, the Mindfulness Coach app is a great place to start. Begin your mindfulness practice today with this self-guided program. Learn more about the mindfulness coach app

 

 

 

An easy guide to your VA benefits

The VA Resource Navigator is a simple, go-to guide for trusted web links, phone numbers, and QR codes to VA services and benefits. Download your copy to keep close by.
View the Navigator to learn more about VA benefits

 

Sign in or create an account to manage your VA health care and benefits online.

 
 

📰 Gypsum Canyon Veterans Cemetery Update 🎖️ Memorial Day Events & Discounts 💸 & More

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our top Veterans news beats over the last week, starting with… a slurry of positive news! CalVet completed a cost study on the proposed Orange County Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon near Anaheim and found that developing the site will cost $45 million less than initial estimates. Additionally, phase 1’s burial capacity is now expected to be 50% higher. These findings, coupled with promised federal and state funding, appear to be fast tracking the site’s official status and development. 

 

More details in the article links below. 



(A Lot) More Articles This Week

 

  • This year’s annual COLA for Veterans’ disability benefits is making its way through Congress, where it’s expected to garner bipartisan support. If passed, January’s benefits would be increased by just shy of three percent to at least partially address a sharp increase in inflation.

 

  • Looking for Memorial Day events in California? Staff writer Rikki Almanza has gathered a quick list of major commemorations across the state. To include additional events, email Southards.CALegion@gmail.com

 

  • ICYMI: Our annual Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month Deal and Discounts hub is still live. If you’d like to share a deal with readers, send info to the address above.

 

California Veterans News Bites

  • On June 21, American Legion Post 295 is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the dining hall at 5646, Corporate Ave in Cypress. To schedule an appointment, use code AmericanLegion295 on RedCrossBlood.org

 

  • The number of four or five star VA hospitals continues to climb year over year, with 78% now earning an Overall Hospital QUality Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is up from 67% in 2023.

 

 

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