National Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. National Suicide Prevention Month
American Legion National Preparedness Month The American Legion supports National Preparedness Month, which is observed every September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and disasters. The American Legion has a Disaster Preparedness Guide and a National Emergency Fund Preparation Guide to help posts prepare for disasters. The Legion also encourages posts to […]
Military recruitment panel to Legion Help where you can Moderator Patrick Murphy and panelists Ethan Brown, U.S. Marine Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Danny Basham and Ret. U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Russell Smith speak about recruiting. Photo by Jennifer Blohm/The American Legion Military recruitment panel to Legion: “Help where […]
About the National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr., National Commander of The American Legion James A. LaCoursiere Jr. (La coursey air) was elected national commander of The American Legion on August 29, 2024, in New Orleans, during the 105th National Convention. An Air Force veteran, LaCoursiere has been a longtime field representative for the American Legion […]
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LAW AND ORDER COMMITTEE Larry Maggi The Law-and-order committee met on 8 June 2024 to pick the Law and order awards and the Posts will be recognized at the July 2024, convention. The Elmer Hofer American Legion State Police youth camp will be held this year June 9—15, 2024 (Sunday -Saturday) at Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, […]
National Eagle Scout of the Year Pennsylvania Proud!!! 2024 National American Legion Eagle Scout of the year is from Pennsylvania. Ms. Lauren Tyree. Pennsylvania Proud!!! 2024 National American Legion Eagle Scout of the year is from Pennsylvania. Ms. Lauren Tyree.
Attention, Junior members! You can design the next ALA Juniors T-shirt Calling all ALA Juniors ages 8-17! Do you love attending our national Junior meetings? Do you love the fabulous T-shirts you receive at these events? Now is your chance to design the next ALA Juniors T-shirt! Submissions must be received by Aug. 29 at […]
EXAMINATION ON FIVE POINT PROGRAM OF SERVICE Citizenship EXAMINATION ON FIVE POINT PROGRAM OF SERVICE Over several pages of the SAL booklet, there are questions and answers as well as projects necessary to attain each of the five stars, and ultimately the Five Point Program of Service. The projects can be completed by a group […]
About the Riders American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded servicemembers and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in The American Legion Legacy Run to annually raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, […]
