american legion - James McDermott post 172 - tracy, california

Veteran Support Services

We assist with essential support to veterans and their families in Tracy, CA, fostering community.

Housing & Employment Tools for Vets
Several soldiers are standing in a formal formation near a memorial adorned with a wreath of flowers. The soldiers are wearing uniforms and hats, and they are positioned in a park-like setting with trees and a cityscape in the background.
Several soldiers are standing in a formal formation near a memorial adorned with a wreath of flowers. The soldiers are wearing uniforms and hats, and they are positioned in a park-like setting with trees and a cityscape in the background.

Veterans have programs available to help with home mortgages, continuing education, job skills development and employment services.

A memorial display features a stone with a plaque dedicated to men and women who served in the armed forces. Beside the stone, a sculpture consisting of military boots, a rifle, and a helmet symbolizes a battlefield cross. An American flag is planted next to it. The background shows a body of water with gentle ripples.
A memorial display features a stone with a plaque dedicated to men and women who served in the armed forces. Beside the stone, a sculpture consisting of military boots, a rifle, and a helmet symbolizes a battlefield cross. An American flag is planted next to it. The background shows a body of water with gentle ripples.
Veteran Assistance Programs

Veterans and their families deal with a number of challenges. This can lead to depression or even thoughts of suicide. Help is available - you are not alone! Click the button below for services in our area.

The Veterans Administration and other agencies offer a variety of healthcare programs to support vets including disability applications for claims relating to injury/medical condition from their service.

Veteran Health Care and Aging Support

The Veterans Administration maintains an app store of VA apps for web, Android and iOS devices to help veterans, their families and caregivers with wellness, primary care, mental health, medical appointments and more. To access the VA app store, click on the link below:

Veterans Administration App Store

Veteran Support

We welcome all Tracy area veterans - come stop by and say hello

A large stone with a plaque dedicated to military services stands in front of tall, dry grasses and autumn leaves. Several small American flags are placed around the base of the stone, and a black rope forms a boundary around the memorial.
A large stone with a plaque dedicated to military services stands in front of tall, dry grasses and autumn leaves. Several small American flags are placed around the base of the stone, and a black rope forms a boundary around the memorial.
Community Outreach

If you believe in supporting your fellow veterans and their families, we want to meet you!

Male and female military in camoflage uniforms standing together in a town plaza
Male and female military in camoflage uniforms standing together in a town plaza
Two parents standing with their son who is in Army camoflage.  They are with other families.
Two parents standing with their son who is in Army camoflage.  They are with other families.
A large white cross stands prominently on a platform surrounded by a memorial. The site includes a sign reading 'Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial' with various military emblems displayed. There are manicured bushes and an American flag. The sky is clear and blue, enhancing the solemn and respectful ambiance.
A large white cross stands prominently on a platform surrounded by a memorial. The site includes a sign reading 'Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial' with various military emblems displayed. There are manicured bushes and an American flag. The sky is clear and blue, enhancing the solemn and respectful ambiance.
Family Assistance

Click on the Help button to see links relating to veteran family services in our area.

woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime