by Rikki Almanza | Mar 4, 2024
The 64th Annual Washington Conference, held from Feb. 25 to 28, provided Legionnaires with a chance to engage with lawmakers and receive updates from members of Congress and VA leaders.During the conference, various topics were discussed, including Veteran suicide...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 1, 2024
A recent study conducted by non-profit Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, revealed a concerning trend: Women Veterans are facing a disproportionately high rate of suicide compared to their male counterparts and civilians. From 2020 to 2021, the suicide rate among...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 22, 2024
Join American Legion Headquarters for a virtual session on the ‘Be The One: Buddy Check’ program on January 30 to explore ways to actively engage in supporting and looking out for other Veterans in the community. The Buddy Check training session...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 21, 2023
In November, lawmakers and VA officials discussed the potential of psychedelic drugs in treating mental health conditions and preventing Veteran suicide. A House Veterans Affairs panel held a hearing, one of the first in Congress on psychedelics since 1966,...
by caLegion Contributor | Dec 21, 2023
By Victor E Martin, District 22 Second Vice Commander On behalf of American Legion District 22 in San Diego, THANK YOU! This past weekend, American Legion District 22 held the first “American Legion ‘Be the One’ Weekend” event in San Diego. It...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 6, 2023
Army infantry Veteran, Mark Kershaw, addresses the urgent concern of Veteran suicide through his documentary, “TRIBAL,” set to be released on December 19. This 85-minute narrative-driven film transcends conventional narratives surrounding post-traumatic...
