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TRAINING - 2024

2024 Training Date: November 30th

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.  
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National Commander's Visit

THE AMERICAN LEGION  
NATIONAL COMMANDER
James A. LaCoursiere, Jr.


National Commander's Official Visit to
The Department of Maine
October  14-18, 2024

Itinerary

James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. (La coursey air)  was elected national commander of the nation’s largest veterans organization on August 29, 2024, in New Orleans, during The American Legion 105th national convention.
An Air Force veteran, LaCoursiere has been a longtime field representative for The American Legion Department of Connecticut’s Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund, which assists veterans and their families. 
As national commander, LaCoursiere is strongly committed to raising awareness for The American Legion’s “Be the One” efforts to prevent veteran suicide.

National Commander LaCoursiere's Incentive  Program
National Commander LaCoursiere's 100% American Legion Family Ribbon Program
National Commander LaCoursiere's 103 Percent Membership Incentive Program

 To learn more about National Commander LaCoursiere, Jr. click here or visit www.legion.org .  


American Legion multiyear membership is here
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A Complete Overview of MyLegion.org
Includes New Updated Instructions/Information on
How to Register an Account, Manage Groups, Process Membership, View Reports, and More!

Download a copy to learn more! (Available in  PDF or PPTX 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


   

The American Legion Department of Maine Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) charity organization
Please  click here  or the FOUNDATION tab above to learn more.  

   



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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