Our #AfghanAllies stood with us for 20 years through our nation's longest war. Alongside The American Legion, VFW - Washington Office & No One Left Behind, we urge Congress to stand with them now. Lawmakers MUST include Afghan Adjustment in the Defense Supplemental bill.
withhonor.org/news/with-hono…

More than 17,000 new or current Legionnaires have taken advantage of the new multiyear membership option for renewals and new joins. If you're ready to lock-in a 3-year membership, we've made it easy to do so. mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusi…

Learn more about what we're doing to stem the tide of #veteran suicides: betheone.org.

#BeTheOne #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #mentalhealth

'After Action' co-creator & host Stacy Pearsall also serves as a cohost of our award-winning Tango Alpha Lima podcast.
Well done, Stacy.
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American Legion departments, districts & posts have thrown their support behind our #BeTheOne #SuicidePrevention program. We've also partnered w/ Columbia University for training.
But what exactly is Be the One & how can you help support our efforts? legion.org/betheone/26137… #mentalhealth

You never know how powerful a simple phone call, text, email or drop-in can be.
#BuddyCheck s DO make a difference.
Make the call, send a text or email, or drop by to check on your buddies. It matters.
Learn more: legion.org/buddycheck. #BuddyCheck

Yesterday we joined with VFW National HQ, No One Left Behind, With Honor Action & Moral Compass Federation to call on Congress to include provisions for our #AfghanAllies in the National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024.
Read more: legion.org/legislative/26….

“ #BeTheOne , for me, has ... made me reach out to people. I’m not afraid to talk about my suicidal events. I’m not afraid to talk about how #suicide has affected me.'
Columbia University delivers #SuicidePrevention to Indiana Legion College students. legion.org/betheone/26146… via Steven B. Brooks

Today we joined with VFW National HQ, No One Left Behind, With Honor Action & Moral Compass Federation to call on Congress to include provisions for our #AfghanAllies in the National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024.
Read more: legion.org/legislative/26….

“ #BeTheOne , for me, has ... made me reach out to people. I’m not afraid to talk about my suicidal events. I’m not afraid to talk about how #suicide has affected me.'
Columbia University delivers #SuicidePrevention to Indiana Legion College students. legion.org/betheone/26146… via Steven B. Brooks

For every bottle of Red, White & Bourbon sold, from now until July 31 at participating locations, Hotel Tango will donate a portion of the proceeds to @americanlegion in support of veteran mental health.

Learn more & locate 🥃: bit.ly/49kfllJ

Brad Hibbard, a U.S. Air Force #veteran & chief strategy officer for Guide Dog Foundation & America's VetDogs, talks about assistance dogs, eligibility criteria & more as this week’s guest on our Tango Alpha Lima podcast. legion.org/tangoalphalima… #ServiceDogs #PTSD

Our updated #BeTheOne website is full of info to help #LegionFamily & community members take part in this mission to save lives by reducing #veteran #suicide . We can help you promote your own #SuicidePrevention events & efforts. legion.org/betheone/26140… #mentalhealth

$1 of every bottle of Hotel Tango Distillery's Red, White & Bourbon sold between now & July 31 will go to support our #BeTheOne #SuicidePrevention mission.
Fantastic 🥃 and a great cause. Thank you, Hotel Tango Distillery.
https://legion.org/betheone/26148… #bourbon #veterans

On April 23 we're teaming with MilitaryHire for a virtual hiring fair for #military , #veterans & #milspouses . Employers include Aflac, The Hershey Company, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Molina Healthcare, Department of State, Treasury Department, Trane Technologies & more.
VA claims help also available. legion.org/careers/261477…

“If we find somebody who’s in dire straits or needs to talk to someone ... we can get them immediate help.'
Department of Texas post's #BuddyCheck s provide wellness check, sense of belonging & opportunity to #BeTheOne . legion.org/betheone/26139… #BuddyCheck #SuicidePrevention

On April 23 we're teaming with MilitaryHire for a virtual hiring fair for #military , #veterans & #milspouses . Employers include Aflac, The Hershey Company, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Molina Healthcare, Department of State, Treasury Department, Trane Technologies & more.
VA claims help also available. legion.org/careers/261477…

“If we find somebody who’s in dire straits or needs to talk to someone ... we can get them immediate help.'
Department of Texas post's #BuddyCheck s provide wellness check, sense of belonging & opportunity to #BeTheOne . legion.org/betheone/26139… #BuddyCheck #SuicidePrevention

$1 of every bottle of Hotel Tango Distillery's Red, White & Bourbon sold between now & July 31 will go to support our #BeTheOne #SuicidePrevention mission.
Fantastic 🥃 and a great cause. Thank you, Hotel Tango Distillery.
legion.org/betheone/26148… #SuicideAwareness #bourbon #veterans

The American Legion Department of New Jersey is teaming w/ Veterans Affairs, NJ DMAVA, CRDA & New Jersey State Parole for a Casino Career Fair April 25 inAtlantic City. #Veteran resources/services will be available. legion.org/careers/261417… #employment #jobs #BestOfTheWeek