‘Be The One’ is a national campaign to help lower the suicide rate among veterans. There is great hope that our Legion Family members will “Be the One” to Save a Veteran.
The American Legion wants to change the narrative. Instead of talking about the staggering number of daily suicides, we’re asking you to Be The One to save one veteran. We can end the stigma surrounding mental health with your help. Learn more at BeTheOne.org
Are you a veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Join us – BE THE ONE.
American Legion National Convention Be The One Fireside Chat
Florida State University Psychology Clinic Director Dr. Thomas Joiner, and former Navy SEAL Dave Berkenfield of Ganassi Racing discuss veteran suicide and prevention during a fireside chat, moderated by Waco Hoover of VET-TV at The American Legion 103rd National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis.
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- Special podcast series, Part 2: The American Legion saved my life.
- Special podcast series, Part 3: NYPD program is a template to follow.
- Special podcast series, Part 4: A servicemember’s guide to overcoming PTSD.
Author: Web Team
Rick is a veteran of the Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War era. He serves as a Technical Advisor to the Media and Communications Commission. He is a member of the Department Web Team. Rick received the Otto Hasse Legionnaire of the Year Award in 2016, Department of California Award for work on the department website in 2019, and in 2023 Rick received The American Legion Medal of Merit from the Department of California.