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“I struggled with stuff; I have . If I can help others feel better, that’s what I’ll do. Because The American Legion encourages us to , to talk with others about how we’re feeling, ask for help when we know we need it, to know there are millions of people out there ready to help us, to know that we are not alone in our struggles.”
For the past four years, Wisconsin American Legion Vice Commander Jim Johnson has organized ***deprevention walks during department events.
Wrightstown Urban Klister American Legion Post 436, Aux. Unit 436 Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82 Appleton American Legion Post No. 38

Wisconsin Legion Family take strides to Be the One A 2.2-mile Be the One su***de prevention walk was held during the Department of Wisconsin’s convention to raise awareness and let veterans know they are not alone.

“I’ve always said that I want the kids to be what they can be. They’re the ones that have to do it; I can’t do it for them. We can’t do it for them. We can give them a place to be able to shine and that’s what this program is about.”
Two volunteers of The American Legion Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship who have been integral to the program’s success and the positive experiences youth have for a combined 55 years – Loren “Bud” Sperry and Ida Jewell – are stepping away from the national program but continuing their love for the program within their posts and departments.
American Legion Department of Washington The American Legion Department of Indiana

A combined 55 years of dedication to air rifle program American Legion national air rifle tournament says farewell to longtime volunteers Loren ‘Bud’ Sperry and Ida Jewell.

Happy to announce we've partnered with Grouper, the national leader in activity benefit administration to enhance the health of veterans by providing access to benefits that support staying active and engaged.
Grouper connects its members to benefits that cover costs associated with group activities. By joining Grouper and staying connected through activities that support the veteran community, American Legion members who are 65 or older and have participating Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plans can unlock the activity benefit offered by these plans and receive a check in the mail.

Grouper and American Legion partner to promote social connection and health The partnership is instrumental in enhancing support for veterans.

If you’re attending in New Orleans and have time to volunteer, your help is needed. Volunteers are needed to help staff the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation and Veterans and Children Foundation booth in the Exhibit Hall at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Days and time needed are:
• Friday, Aug. 23: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 24: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 25: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 26: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 27: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
If you can volunteer, please call Stacy Cope at (317) 630-1202 or email at [email protected] by Thursday, Aug. 15.

A reminder: If you're in New Orleans for The American Legion National Convention - or just going to be in the area on Aug. 26 - and you're considering a career change, you still can register for a career exploration and hiring fair being held in conjunction with the convention.
The Legion and Hiring Our Heroes are presenting workshops and a hiring fair on Aug. 26 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Register: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/hiring_our_heroes/e/62Rzy.
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NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader Alex Palou showed his mettle on Sunday in Toronto, and in doing so left Canada actually adding to his points lead.
After being penalized during qualifications and starting the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto in the 18th spot, Palou worked his way through the crowd to pick up a fourth-place finish – his 10th top-five showing of the season for Chip Ganassi Racing.
Meanwhile, CGR rookie Linus Lundqvist, driving the No. 10 American Legion Honda supporting the Legion’s su***de prevention program, overcame contact with the wall to finish 13th and build on his lead in the Rookie of the Year standings.
Read more: https://www.legion.org/betheone/262256/palou-battles-4th-place-finish-lundqvist-overcomes-wall-contact-13th-toronto.
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Congrats to precision champion Emme Walrath of Kenosha, Wis., and sporter champion Alexandra Orr of Poquoson, Va. - the two top finishers in our 2024 Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship.
Each receives a $5,000 .
Read all about it: https://www.legion.org/shooting/262253/precision-sporter-air-rifle-champions-crowned.
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An amendment has been introduced to the FY25 NDAA to support our friends in the United States.
Two years ago, our soldiers and Marines heroically evacuated tens of thousands of who fought with us against the Taliban. Since then, more than 70,000 at-risk Afghans have been relocated to the United States, where they have been in legal limbo. Despite fleeing from the Taliban, most of our new Afghan neighbors have no direct pathway to lawful permanent residency and stability in the U.S. This amendment being considered in Congress could resolve that.
Please go to the Legislative Action Center and email both of your Senators today, urging swift action in support of this amendment.

Please follow the link and email both of your senators today, urging swift action in support of this amendment.

Stand up for our Afghan Allies! Two years ago, our soldiers and Marines heroically evacuated tens of thousands of Afghan allies who fought with us against the Taliban. Since then, more than 70,000 at-risk Afghans have been relocated to the United States, where they have been in...

Our Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship finals this morning will see the top eight precision and sporter high school marksmen competing for a championship title in their respective categories.
You can follow the finals online by following the link,

Legion air rifle top 16 to compete in finals The top eight competitors in both the sporter and precision categories will compete in The American Legion's Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship finals July 20 in Hillsdale, Mich.

members in NOLA for : Bowl a few frames atFulton Alley, a gaming parlor & prohibition-style cocktail lounge located in the heart of New Orleans’ warehouse district. It hosts social gatherings & group outings.
Learn more: https://www.fultonalley.com/.

Linus Lundqvist, the driver of the No. 10 American Legion Honda, NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader Alex Palou and the rest of the series heads north this weekend for Honda Indy Toronto.
Get the schedule: https://www.legion.org/betheone/262105/indycar-heads-back-street-course-weekend.
Chip Ganassi Racing

National Commander Daniel Seehafer: “As a nation that values loyalty and honor, the United States has a moral obligation to protect those who fought by our side. We made a promise to stand by the Afghan men and women who risked their lives for our mission; it is up to Congress to uphold this commitment.”
Senators must include an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 that would protect America’s Afghanistan allies who have fled or are fleeing the Taliban, according to The American Legion.

Protect our Afghan allies, Legion tells Senate Add your voice to The American Legion’s call for senators to approve the NDAA with an amendment to keep Afghanistan allies safe.

Safe travels all our American Legion Boys Nation senators traveling into D.C. this weekend. And get ready for "a week that shapes a lifetime."

78th session of American Legion Boys Nation begins this week 100 rising high school seniors to meet in D.C. area to run their own version of the U.S. Senate.

“I am very grateful for the PACT Act but more work needs to be done. I am glad that we are talking about that here today.”
Two commemorate the two-year anniversary of the , The American Legion held a panel discussion July 11 in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Room on Capitol Hill evaluating the impact of the far-reaching legislation while looking ahead to ensuring that it continues to serve veterans.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Burn Pits 360 Veterans Organization

What’s next for the PACT Act? At American Legion panel discussion on law’s second anniversary, the widow of Heath Robinson, VA representative and others urge Congress to institute further changes to save veterans.

Live scoring of The American Legion’s 33rd Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championships will be available through the Civilian Marksmanship Program starting this morning.
And don't forget to follow the finals on Saturday, July 20, at 9 a.m. Eastern time.

Follow live scoring of Legion air rifle championship The American Legion’s 33rd Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championships begin Thursday.

The Combined Americanism Conference will be held in person Sept. 27-29 in Indianapolis at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel. Registration is now open.
After you register for the Combined Americanism Conference, hotel reservation information for the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel will be provided.

Registration open for 2024 Combined Americanism Conference Conference will be held in Indianapolis Sept. 27-29.

“We seamlessly began operations like we had been operating together for years. I will never forget that. It allowed us to serve the people of Kosovo much better.”
Last week, American Legion National Security Director Mario Marquez, a retired Marine Corps sergeant major, spoke about his first experience with NATO when he presented at the organization's Public Forum in Washington, D.C.

American Legion staffer presents at NATO summit National Security Director Mario Marquez and Canadian counterpart share their experiences serving under and with NATO troops across the globe.

We need your support to ensure the Major Richard Star Act receives a floor vote in the Senate.
Currently, combat-injured veterans face a reduction in their retirement pay for every dollar of disability compensation they receive. The Major Richard Star Act aims to rectify this by allowing combat-injured veterans to receive both their earned retirement pay and disability compensation without offset.
Your action in advancing this crucial legislation is essential and greatly appreciated.
Urge your Senators to support the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment.

Major Richard Star Act We need your support to ensure the Major Richard Star Act receives a floor vote in the Senate! Currently, combat-injured veterans face a reduction in their retirement pay for every dollar of disability compensation they receive.  The...

The American Legion’s 33rd Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship will be held July 18-20 at Hillsdale College. Participants in both the precision and sporter categories will shoot a .177 caliber air rifle in three positions – prone, standing and kneeling – twice. The winner from each respective category will receive a $5,000 scholarship provided by The American Legion and The Sons of The American Legion. A $1,000 scholarship, provided by the American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters, will be awarded to the second-place finishers in each category.
Follow the link to see this year's participants.

30 youth marksmen to compete in Legion air rifle championship The top 15 precision and sporter shooters will compete in The American Legion’s Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship in Hillsdale, Mich., July 18-20.

After a tough opening day at the Iowa Speedway, Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou and rookie Linus Lundqvist both battled back to strong showings in Sunday’s Hy-Vee One Step 250.
Palou, driving the No. 10 DHL Honda featuring American Legion branding, finished second to Will Power by .39 seconds after the Team Penske driver overtook Palou on Lap 205 following a Palou pit stop and held him off the rest of the way. Palou, the defending NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion, left Iowa with a 35-point lead over Power in the points race.
And CGR rookie Linus Lundqvist, driving the No. 8 American Legion Honda, ran in the top 10 part of the race – including leading Laps 206-208 – before finishing 12th. He maintains his lead in the Rookie of the Year standings.
Read all about it: https://www.legion.org/betheone/262079/palou-lundqvist-bounce-back-day-2-iowa-doubleheader.
Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend

Palou, Lundqvist bounce back on Day 2 of Iowa doubleheader Palou maintains points lead with 2nd-place finish, while Lundqvist leads three laps on way to 12th.

National Commander Daniel Seehafer issued the following statement concerning the assassination attempt on former President Trump:
“The American Legion is deeply saddened about the attack on former President Trump and the shooting of innocent spectators. There is absolutely no justification for violence against any political leader. We are confident that an investigation will reveal any security deficiencies that have occurred but are also grateful for the quick reaction by the brave secret service agents who shielded the president to safety and neutralized the shooter. Our prayers are with President Trump and we wish him a full recovery. We also extend our condolences and prayers to the victims and families of all who have been impacted by this heinous act.”
“In addition to the shooting at the Trump rally, we have seen horrific attacks on Paul Pelosi, Rep. Steve Scalise and former Rep. Gabby Giffords. We should remind one another that political disagreements do not make us enemies. I pray that civility will become the norm in our discourse.”