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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 […]
RESOLUTION ASSIGNMENT AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Robert John In accordance with the Department of Pennsylvania By-Laws, the Resolution Executive and Assignment Committee shall be made up of a Past Department Commander to serve as Chairman and three current District Commanders who are in the second year of their term of office. This year, Department Commander Lavelle […]