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American flag talk to first-graders
Ocean Springs, MS
I enjoyed, as a member of American Legion Post 42 in Ocean Springs, Miss., giving a 20-minute talk on the..
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Biloxi, Miss., is a city of love
Ocean Springs, MS
Bishop Kihneman blesses the Mercy Cross Center for Homeless in 2024 Dick Eckert is a member of St. Alphonsus Parish and..
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Chaplain's Corner: The struggle within and without
Logansport, LA
In the realm of military service, individuals grapple with the harsh realities of evil in the physical world. Inspired by..
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Rural American Legion post shares message with community
Brocton, NY
The commander of a rural American Legion post in western New York speaks out about suicide. Commander of the John W...
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Post 374 (Slidell, LA) hosts multiple events for those who have experienced trauma
Slidell, LA
American Legion Post 374 of Slidell, La., hosts a “Be the One” (BTO) peer to peer support group every third..
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Third Annual High School to Heroes Banquet hosted by American Legion Post 98
Cumberland , WI
Cumberland, Wis., Anderson Thompson American Legion Post 98 hosts the Third Annual High School to Heroes Banquet. It was an..
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Walking Off the War - Helping Heroes Heal
Cibolo, TX
Unresolved PTSD and moral injury are two of the leading factors contributing to veteran suicide. Even with all the good..
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American Legion Riders rally helps veteran with PTSD
San Antonio, TX
Retired Army Sgt. Ed Richards experienced firsthand the psychological impact of the Bosnian Conflict, helping to find the bodies from..
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ALA National President Supports "Be the One" in Oregon
Eugene, OR
American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) National President Lisa Williamson conducted an official visit to the Department of Oregon on April 7-11,..
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Wickenburg, Ariz. Post 12 conducts stand down, demonstrating how you can BE THE ONE,..
Wickenburg, AZ
Building Strong Bridges for Veteran Support – Wickenburg’s 2nd Annual Veteran Stand Down American Legion Kellis Draper Post 12 in Wickenburg,..
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My Time to Be the One
Badger, SD
On August 28, 2023, I was walking through the airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, getting ready to come back to..
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The Tragedy of Veteran Suicide - A Call to Action With a Personal Touch
Edgewater, MD
The tragedy of veteran suicide is a pressing issue that demands our collective attention and action. Each day, 22 veterans..
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Camp Drum, NY and AGENTS ORANGE & PURPLE
Ogdensburg , NY
In June of 1959, 15,300 pounds of undiluted Agents Orange and Purple, were sprayed over Camp Drum’s “Impact Area,“ near..
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Coffee and cookies equal community awareness in Leland, N.C.
Leland, NC
Suicide is an uncomfortable topic to discuss. However, on Saturday, January 13, 2024, the Leland community was invited in by..
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Quilts of Valor
Ellerslie, GA
American Legion Post 189 in Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia continues to highlight Be the One. This past Saturday, the Post..
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Legion Post 219 Be the One Training
Alexandria, KY
American Legion Post 219 in Alexandria, Kentucky, held their first VA S.A.V.E. training in October 2023. We invited the VFW..
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Be the One at Glenarden American Legion Post 275
Glenarden, MD
American Legion Post 275 hosts event aimed at reducing rate of veteran suicide. American Legion Post 275 in Glenarden, Maryland, will..
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Be The One
Charlestown, RI
On January 1, 2024, Legionnaires of Downey Weaver Post 34 in Charlestown, Rhode Island, mustered with the Sons and Auxilairy..
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From Cocaine to Tanks to being a Christian
Clinton, MS
I had a good childhood up to 12 years old; typical story of parents fighting, etc. I took my first..
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John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes National Vice Commander Randy Edwards
Peoria, AZ
On January 5, 2024, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Arizona, welcomed National Vice Commander Randy Edwards for a..
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Now is the Time to CARE and be aware!
Leland, NC
We all care about our family, friends and neighbors. The John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 of Leland, North..
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Be the One Exemplified through Social Media
Carlsbad, CA
Please join us in congratulating our top two finalists for their dedication and participation in the 2023 American Legion Friends..
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Veterans Pledge to BE THE ONE
Rumford , ME
The American Legion Post 24 in Rumford, Maine held their 10th Annual Women Veterans Luncheon on November 18, 2023. Sixty-one..
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Operation S.A.V.E.
Medina, NY
What is VA S.A.V.E. Training? VA S.A.V.E. Training will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a..
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Be The One can take many forms, even a book.
Spring, TX
In my spare time I’ve been writing. It can be therapeutic, although I didn’t really start writing for that reason...
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Rural American Legion post shares message with community
Brocton, NY
John W. Dill American Legion Post 434 in Brocton, N.Y., joined in at the Village of Brocton Fall Festival to..
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Are you the one?
Cumming, GA
Whether you are a veteran who needs help, or the veteran who can assist a fellow veteran in getting the..
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Be the One story
Helena , MT
Last month, I received a call from our Post 2 bartender on duty one evening. She had been..
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Legionnaires, veteran community attend flag-raising on Texas Veterans Suicide Prevention Day
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Sept. 22, 2023) – The first day of September marks the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Month...
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Trying to help
Cumming, GA
My co-worker became a new Legionnaire. He told me he had thought about ending it all a couple of times...
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