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Legion ramps up ‘Buddy Check’ program to combat rising veteran suicide rate

Legion ramps up ‘Buddy Check’ program to combat rising veteran suicide rate

by Christian Southards | Dec 1, 2020

Blue Cap Legionnaire James “Jim” T. Higuera is one of many Legionnaires conducting wellness checks on veterans as suicide rates appear to be on the rise throughout the nation. The Buddy Check program was created in March 2019 and encourages Legion posts to...

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