The American Legion

The American Legion Department of Alabama is staging a veterans outreach and post revitalization effort Oct. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at American Legion Post 99 in Foley.

The American Legion continues to support its Be the One mission by equipping members and posts with resources that bring awareness to veteran suicide and help with responding to a veteran in crisis. An informative resource is the local and national Be the One trifold brochures?that have been revised. These brochures, and other resources, are available for download under Print Materials on the?Be the One resource page. #BeTheOne

The Samsung American Legion Scholarship is available for high school juniors who participate in the current session of Boys State or Girls State and are direct descendants (or legally adopted children) of wartime veterans eligible for American Legion membership.?

As the founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, Kathy Roth-Douquet is a national spokesperson for military families. She wants civilians to know that military families are in their communities. “We’re your friends and neighbors,” she says. “You have to know we’re there, you have to care we’re there and you have to help us.” Roth-Doquet shares her story, which includes nine deployments in 16 years, and how it led to the creation of Blue Star Families as this week’s special guest on?The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

American Legion Riders Chapter 29 in Zanesville, Ohio, spearheaded a $25,000 donation to Save a Warrior (SAW), a nonprofit that uses evidence-based interventions for active-duty military, returning veterans and first responders to deal with their own trauma.

Among this morning's Five Things to Know: The United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel, along with the troops needed to operate it, the Pentagon said Sunday, even as Iran warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel.

"As a Marine, I’ve discovered that service is joy. And I choose to continue my path of service because I truly know no other way because I’ve seen what service does for others who need it." -- American Legion Patriot Award recipient retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett.

The U.S. Navy celebrates its birthday on Oct. 13. In 1775, a naval force was established by the Continental Congress to aid in the conflict with the British. Some prominent figures found themselves in interesting places and jobs during their time in service.

The American Legion Family continues to support those communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and other natural disasters.

Through our #BeTheOne #veteran #SuicidePrevention program, we're seeking to destigmatize asking for #mentalhealth support, creating opportunity for those with mental health issues to speak freely and get the support they need. Learn more: betheone.org. #WorldMentalHealthDay