by Rikki Almanza | Aug 26, 2024
During The American Legion’s National Convention on August 23, two distinct approaches to addressing PTSD and suicide prevention, each focusing on deep emotional healing and community support, were shared with the TBI/PTSD Suicide Prevention Committee in New...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 23, 2024
The American Legion’s second annual Be the One Symposium, held in New Orleans on August 22, addressed the ongoing crisis of Veteran suicide. This event, part of The Legion’s national convention, brought together Veterans, leaders, and experts to explore...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 13, 2024
The American Legion Family will partner with Rebuilding Together New Orleans on August 23 to conduct home repairs at two Veterans’ residences as part of the annual convention community service project.At one site, Legionnaires will replace the roof and repair...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 9, 2024
The American Legion will host a special Be the One Symposium during its upcoming national convention, centering on a critical issue facing Veterans today — mental health, with a particular focus on suicide prevention.This second annual Be the One Symposium is...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 30, 2024
The American Legion will conduct a Media Training Workshop at the 105th National Convention in New Orleans on Monday, Aug. 26. The workshop will take place at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room 257, Second Floor, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For those...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 23, 2024
The 2024 American Legion National Convention mobile app is now available as a free download from the Apple Store and Google Play store.The app provides registration information, maps of convention hotels and New Orleans, and a link to the latest convention news. As...
