National commander's call to action

Alexandria Bay, NY
I was struck by the fact that I wasn't sure where to start with our national commander's call to action. I have heard the stories. I have been horrified by the statistics, and like many have seen the damage of suicide up close enough to witness t...[click to read]

Outstanding community response to call for assistance

Leland, NC
On Sept. 9, 2022, John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 of Leland co-sponsored a Red Cross blood drive with WWAY. The event was held at the WWAY Leland facility. The Red Cross collected 54 successful donations. Commander John Hacker stated, “We l...[click to read]

Purcellville: Shelbourne Post 293 remembers

Purcellville , VA
Shelbourne Parish Post 293 in Purcellville, Va., remembered our POW/MIAs on National POW/MIA Remembrance Day on Sept. 16. Post Commander Bob Snyder said a few words and gave a toast with the members of the post recognizing our POW/MIAs and their f...[click to read]

Ruck for recovery

Gouldsboro, PA
On Sept. 24, 2022, veterans participated in an 11-mile ruck from Gouldsboro American Legion Post 274 to Moscow American Legion Post 579. This event was to raise awareness for veteran suicide and to provide veterans access to mental health care. Th...[click to read]

Vintage Military Bash

Tonawanda, NY
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 205 recently had a Vintage Military Bash to raise funds for preparing a Thanksgiving dinner for those veterans who are homeless or in need. Seated are Unit 205 President Carol Schaller, Post 205 Executive Board memb...[click to read]

Finding purpose again

Savannah, GA
How can we make changes for veterans without knowing what we have been through? Each time this year I visit a post in the 1st District, Department of Georgia, as the district commander, I talk to them about my personal story of why I joined The...[click to read]

North Country Veteran and Active Service-Member Suicide Prevention Coalition

Alexandria Bay, NY
I attended my first suicide prevention outreach in support of the Carthage VFW's suicide walk along with several other members of the North Country Veteran and Active Service-Member Suicide Prevention Coalition. John B. Lyman American Legion Post ...[click to read]

BeTheOne support group at Post 2 in Maryland, helping veterans and first responders since 1919

Baltimore, MD
Our Mahool Potts American Legion Post 2 in Baltimore was named after James Edgar Potts, the first Maryland soldier KIA in WWI, and has recently undergone many renovations inside and out to be more involved in the great community of historic Hampde...[click to read]

Winter Garden (Fla.) Post 63 launches 22-day Countdown to Challenge 22

Winter Garden, FL
The sixth annual Challenge 22 walk and block party to help raise funds, educate the community, and support veterans and first responders recently launched a 22-day countdown for the event the entire community is taking part in, which began on Oct....[click to read]

UR Never Alone

Le Mars , IA
Several weeks ago, American Legion National Commander Vincent J. Troiola mentioned a program named “Be the One” to put a stop to escalating veteran suicides in America. The rate of suicides among veterans and active-duty servicemen and women is al...[click to read]