California
424
Local Posts
54
Counties Served
194
With Websites
416
With Phone
Top Counties by Legion Posts
Los Angeles County
77 posts
San Bernardino County
31 posts
Orange County
30 posts
San Diego County
29 posts
Riverside County
16 posts
Fresno County
14 posts
Sacramento County
14 posts
Santa Clara County
14 posts
Tulare County
14 posts
Alameda County
10 posts
73
Local Posts
25
Counties Served
36
With Websites
73
With Phone
Top Counties by VFW Posts
Los Angeles County
11 posts
San Bernardino County
10 posts
San Diego County
10 posts
Riverside County
4 posts
Sacramento County
4 posts
San Joaquin County
4 posts
Orange County
3 posts
Santa Cruz County
3 posts
Ventura County
3 posts
Contra Costa County
2 posts
Veteran Population
1,642,998
Total Veterans
4.2%
of Population
1,484,664
Male Veterans
158,334
Female Veterans
Veterans by Service Era
| Era | Veterans | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Post-9/11 | 276,533 | 16.8% |
| Gulf War Era | 632,617 | 38.5% |
| Vietnam Era | 536,732 | 32.7% |
| Korean Conflict | 120,194 | 7.3% |
| World War II | 32,934 | 1.7% |
| Peacetime | 4,384,943 | 22.2% |
Source: VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics
About California
The 'Golden State' offers diverse geography and the largest economy in the US. California is home to many veterans and provides comprehensive resources and benefits, including housing programs, employment services, and extensive healthcare through numerous VA hospitals.
Veterans Organizations & Patriotic Societies in California
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American Revolution
1 organization
- NSDAR California State Society (NSDAR)
Spanish–American War
1 organization
World War I
2 organizations
- California American Legion (legion)
- Foundation for Women Warriors (FOUNDATIONFORWOMENWARRIORS)
World War II
3 organizations
- 1st Marine Division Association (1STMDA)
- International B-24 Liberator Club (BOMBERLEGENDS)
- Merrill’s Marauders Association (75THRRA)
Vietnam War
3 organizations
- Nation’s Finest (NATIONSFINEST)
- National Veterans Foundation (NVF)
- Swords to Plowshares: Veterans Rights Organization (SWORDS-TO-PLOWSHARES)
War on Terror
6 organizations
- Blue Star Families (BLUESTARFAM)
- Military Children’s Charity (MCC)
- Operation Freedom Paws (OPERATIONFREEDOMPAWS)
- Shelter to Soldier (SHELTERTOSOLDIER)
- Veterans Yoga Project (VYP)
- Zero8Hundred (ZERO8HUNDRED)
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