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, […]
Doing the Tango at national convention Doing the Tango at national convention The American Legion AUG 27, 2024 This week American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast co-hosts Stacy Pearsall and Adam Marr packed their microphones, camped out in a special booth and interviewed a wide range of guests during the organization’s 105th national convention in […]
Just a couple of days left to order! American Legion Flag & Emblem Sales is hosting a limited-edition sale on ALA branded products. These one-time only items are only available to order until Aug. 19! Just like anything else you purchase from Emblem Sales, proceeds go back to American Legion Family programs. These made-to-order […]
Examination on Five Point Program of Service Patriotism EXAMINATION ON FIVE POINT PROGRAM OF SERVICE Over the next several pages, 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 of squadron […]
Riders from six different states provide final escort to fellow veteran Riders from six different states provide final escort to fellow veteran The American Legion JUL 10, 2024 On June 5, Pennsylvania American Legion Rider Karl Beckett messaged the National American Legion Riders Facebook page asking for assistance. Not for himself, but to help honor and return […]
