John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes National Vice Commander Randy Edwards

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John J. Morris Post 62 partners with Auxiliary to support family dealing with suicide

Peoria, AZ

Learning closely the effects of a suicide raises even more awareness to Be the One. After a recent suicide at..

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John J. Morris Post 62 SAL hosts Be the One Indy race watch party

Peoria, AZ

On Sept. 1, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) SAL hosted their first-ever Be the One Indy race..

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“Be the One” at Hollywood Bowl

Hollywood , CA

Bringing the message “Be the One” to the world-famous Hollywood Bowl.

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'I don't care if I live or die'

San Pedro, CA

I share his story while wearing my Be the One T-shirt. Early on in my 20 years of service to..

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Cherokee County Homeless Veterans releases video ahead of Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

CANTON, GA

September is National Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, and the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program (CCHVP) has released a..

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Bishop Kihneman blesses Mercy Cross Center for Homeless

Ocean Springs, MS

Bishop Kihneman, Blessing the Mercy Cross Center for Homeless for 2024 "The need for the project has been an outstanding concern..

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Community donations

Massillon, OH

Post 221 delivered donations to local YMCA to help with family and kids programs, then visited honor home to make..

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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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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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