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Loyalty. Unity. Valor. Photo by Hilary Ott/The American Legion Loyalty. Unity. Valor. By Steven B. Brooks AUG 29, 2024 As he stood on the stage of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans addressing delegates to the 105th American Legion National Convention, newly elected National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. pledged to continue to maintain […]
Tango Alpha Lima Kevin Hines jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge in 2000 and lived to tell about it. While the suicide attempt broke his body, it did not break his spirit, and he has since dedicated his life to helping others overcome mental health challenges and teach them how to love the life they […]
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 […]
Photo by Jennifer Blohm/The American Legion A Legion Family affair The American Legion AUG 24, 2024 The 105th National Convention Color Guard Contests featured a returning champion, newer favorites and a number of rookies. And the biggest category was the newest. The results of the Advancing & Retiring Colors category: 1. Newport Harbor Post 293 […]