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Leroy McKenzie
2025-26 American Legion State Commander
Leroy McKenzie of Fort Kent, Maine, and a member of Madawaska Post 147, was elected State Commander of The American Legion, Department of Maine during the 106th Annual State Convention at Jeff's Catering & Event Center in Brewer on June 7, 2025.
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THE AMERICAN LEGION
NATIONAL COMMANDER
Dan K. Wiley
Dan K. Wiley was elected national commander of The American Legion on August 28, 2025,
in Tampa, during the 106th National Convention.
An Air Force veteran, Wiley is a retired state district court judge who raises cattle in Leavenworth, Kan. Following his Air Force service, Wiley obtained a bachelor’s degree in business at the College of Great Falls in Montana. He returned to his hometown of Lawrence, Kan., and earned a law degree at the University of Kansas.
Wiley has held many leadership positions at The American Legion post, department (state) and national levels. He is a paid-up-for-life member of Byron H. Mehl American Legion Post 23 in Leavenworth and is a past department commander of Kansas. He also represented the state as a member of The American Legion’s National Executive Committee.
Appointed by the Kansas governor as a district court judge in 2008, Wiley helped establish and preside over the Leavenworth County Veterans Treatment Court. He has been active in his community and is a past president of the Leavenworth / Lansing Chamber of Commerce, a past chairman of the Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade Committee and a former member of the Unified School District 453 School Board.
As national commander, Wiley is a strong advocate for The American Legion’s Be the One mission to prevent veteran suicide. He emphasizes inclusivity in the American Legion Family through the theme, Better Together!
Wiley and his wife, Sonia, have two children, Austin and Christy, and one grandson.
National Commander Wiley's Incentive Program
National Commander Wiley's 100% American Legion Family Ribbon Program
National Commander Wiley's 103 Percent Membership Incentive Program
To learn more about National Commander Wiley, click here or visit www.legion.org .
American Legion
Post Service Officer Training
TRAINING - 2025
2025 Training Dates
Be The One Training scheduled for Sat. August 16 has been Cancelled
The American Legion Department of Maine is announcing training dates for the BE THE ONE initiative, a campaign aimed at reducing the rate of veteran suicide. The American Legion is leading a nationwide effort — “Be the One”— to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower...
American Legion Be the One Campaign
Today, the #1 issue facing those who served is veteran suicide. According to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. 17 veterans still die by suicide each day, or more than 6,000 each year. The rate of suicide for veterans is more than 50% higher than that of non-veteran adults.
The American Legion is activating a national platform to end veteran suicide. - The
Be the One campaign
will: Destigmatize asking for mental health support, creating opportunities for those with mental health issues to speak freely and get the support they need; Provide peer-to-peer support and resources in local communities; Deploy FDA-approved therapeutics for veterans to identify issues and find resources for support.
What To Know...
A Complete Overview of MyLegion.org
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How to Register an Account, Manage Groups, Process Membership, View Reports, and More!
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A Complete Overview of MyLegion.org - PDF format
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Note: The last Tuesday of each month American Legion National Headquarters staff will present 60 to 90-minute sessions on topics aimed at post commanders and adjutants. Each session will be recorded and made available for later viewing. Please visit
Training Tuesdays
for the next scheduled training session.
Important Dates
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The Department of Maine Centennial Coins can be purchased online, or by calling the Department directly at
207-873-3229
. The coins are $10 each plus $5 shipping/handing. Coins are also available for free pick up at Department for $10 each. To purchase your coin, click on the Buy Maine Centennial Coin button below.
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