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If you're a #LegionFamily members who've taken our #BeTheOne #SuicidePrevention training & will be in Tampa for #ALCon25, Columbia University wants to hear your feedback about the training. Register for the Aug. 24 & 26 focus groups: legion.org/information-ce….

If you're a #LegionFamily members who've taken our #BeTheOne #SuicidePrevention training &amp; will be in Tampa for #ALCon25, <a href="/Columbia/">Columbia University</a> wants to hear your feedback about the training.
Register for the Aug. 24 &amp; 26 focus groups: legion.org/information-ce….
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After a The White House tour, #BoysNation 2025 Senator John Cowley of Georgia was touring the nearby area, where he borrowed a guitar from a busker and gave an inspired, Hendrix-like patriotic performance that Junior Counselor Nathan Badger captured on video.⁠

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OTD in 1948, Executive Order 9981, signed by President Harry Truman, mandated the desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces. This order declared "equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin".

OTD in 1948, Executive Order 9981, signed by President Harry Truman, mandated the desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces. This order declared "equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin".
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The top 8 competitors in the precision & sporter class were named Friday afternoon following Day 2 of competitive shooting in our Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship. The finals begin at 9am ET today. You can follow the action: legion.org/information-ce….

The top 8 competitors in the precision &amp; sporter class were named Friday afternoon following Day 2 of competitive shooting in our Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship.
The finals begin at 9am ET today. You can follow the action: legion.org/information-ce….
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ā€œAt the beginning of the week, I said the most important thing to me was making those connections & making lifelong friends. And I think I’ve accomplished that goal.ā€ #BoysNation2025 comes to a close. But it's only the beginning. legion.org/information-ce… via @baxter69

ā€œAt the beginning of the week, I said the most important thing to me was making those connections &amp; making lifelong friends. And I think I’ve accomplished that goal.ā€
#BoysNation2025 comes to a close. But it's only the beginning. legion.org/information-ce… via @baxter69
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American Legion Charities & Giggle Academy teaming to empower children of America’s fallen & disabled servicemembers thru access to blockchain & #ArtificialIntelligence technology-focused, adaptive, gamified, world-class education. More: legion.org/information-ce… #BestOfTheWeek

American Legion Charities &amp; <a href="/GiggleAcademy/">Giggle Academy</a> teaming to empower children of America’s fallen &amp; disabled servicemembers thru access to blockchain &amp; #ArtificialIntelligence technology-focused, adaptive, gamified, world-class education.
More: legion.org/information-ce… #BestOfTheWeek
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Cali Legionnaire Mary Fisher put together 250 activities to support our #USA250Challenge, which encourages #LegionFamily members to improve their physical & #MentalHealth. Yoga, meditation, #military support - there's something for everyone. legion.org/information-ce… #BestOfTheWeek

Cali Legionnaire Mary Fisher put together 250 activities to support our #USA250Challenge, which encourages #LegionFamily members to improve their physical &amp; #MentalHealth. Yoga, meditation, #military support - there's something for everyone. legion.org/information-ce… #BestOfTheWeek
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,Veterans Affairs Compassionate Contact Corps seeks volunteers to support virtual program that incorporates our #BeTheOne, #BuddyChecks & #USA250Challenge. Addresses veteran loneliness & isolation by matching trained VA volunteer w/ #veteran. legion.org/information-ce… #BestOfTheWeek

,<a href="/DeptVetAffairs/">Veterans Affairs</a> Compassionate Contact Corps seeks volunteers to support virtual program that incorporates our #BeTheOne, #BuddyChecks &amp; #USA250Challenge. Addresses veteran loneliness &amp; isolation by matching trained VA volunteer w/ #veteran. legion.org/information-ce… #BestOfTheWeek
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American American Legion Baseball’s commitment to Citizenship Through Sportsmanship has been reflected in those alumni who succeed at the game’s highest level: MLB. legion.org/information-ce… #LegionBaseball100 #BestOfTheWeek

American <a href="/legionbaseball/">American Legion Baseball</a>’s commitment to Citizenship Through Sportsmanship has been reflected in those alumni who succeed at the game’s highest level: <a href="/MLB/">MLB</a>.
legion.org/information-ce… #LegionBaseball100 #BestOfTheWeek
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The number of American Legion Baseball alumni enshrined in National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ will reach 89 this weekend w/ induction of the Class of 2025. CC Sabathia & the late Dick Allen will be inducted w/ this year's class 1230pm ET July 27. How to watch legion.org/information-ce… #BestOfTheWeek

The number of <a href="/legionbaseball/">American Legion Baseball</a>  alumni enshrined in <a href="/baseballhall/">National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾</a> will reach 89 this weekend w/ induction of the Class of 2025. <a href="/CC_Sabathia/">CC Sabathia</a> &amp; the late Dick Allen will be inducted w/ this year's class 1230pm ET July 27. 
How to watch legion.org/information-ce… #BestOfTheWeek
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Former U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the #military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She shares how she rebounded to become an executive & #nonprofit founder in this week’s podcast. legion.org/information-ce… Mission to Commission Inc #BestOfTheWeek

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"Sometimes #veterans encounter challenges w/ their mortgage payments thru no fault of their own. Thanks to this legislation, these veterans have a new safety net when they need it." Nat'l Cdr praises VA Home Loan Program Reform Act passage. legion.org/information-ce… #BestOfTheWeek

"Sometimes #veterans encounter challenges w/ their mortgage payments thru no fault of their own. Thanks to this legislation, these veterans have a new safety net when they need it."
Nat'l Cdr praises  VA Home Loan Program Reform Act passage. legion.org/information-ce… #BestOfTheWeek
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Big congrats to our Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship winners from today: Georgia’s Katlyn Sullivan and Bethany Shirley. Both received $5,000 #scholarships.

Big congrats to our Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship winners from today: Georgia’s Katlyn Sullivan and Bethany Shirley. Both received $5,000 #scholarships.
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"We like to give. We like to support our comrades, and we like to give back to our #veterans.ā€ American Legion Department of New Jersey post donates minivan to NJ DMAVA #homeless #veterans transitional housing facility. legion.org/information-ce… #homelessness #BestOfTheWeek

"We like to give. We like to support our comrades, and we like to give back to our #veterans.ā€
<a href="/LegionDeptNJ/">American Legion Department of New Jersey</a> post donates minivan to <a href="/NJDMAVA/">NJ DMAVA</a> #homeless #veterans transitional housing facility. legion.org/information-ce… #homelessness #BestOfTheWeek
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One of the honors of my life was attending American Legion Boys Nation. It’s the reason I ended up in an Army uniform. May this years senators go forth and do great things. God bless the The American Legion.

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On this day in 1953, the Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice by U.S. and North Korean delegates at Panmunjom, Korea. The war had lasted just over three years. We honor all #KoreanWar veterans, living or deceased. Thank you for your sacrifice.

On this day in 1953, the Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice by U.S. and North Korean delegates at Panmunjom, Korea. The war had lasted just over three years.
We honor all #KoreanWar veterans, living or deceased. Thank you for your sacrifice.
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A virtual #BeTheOne #veteran #SuicidePrevention training session will take place from 2:30-4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 29. Learn to identify the signs & ask the tough questions. More info/register: zoom.us/meeting/regist….

A virtual #BeTheOne #veteran #SuicidePrevention training session will take place from 2:30-4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 29. 
Learn to identify the signs &amp; ask the tough questions. 
More info/register: zoom.us/meeting/regist….
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Our #USA250Challenge is off & running. The challenge offers 3 categories — fitness, #MentalWellness & community service. Participate as an individual or team. We want to know how #LegionFamily members plan on participating. Share your plans w/ us: legion.org/information-ce….

Our #USA250Challenge is off &amp; running. The challenge offers 3 categories — fitness, #MentalWellness &amp; community service. Participate as an individual or team.
We want to know how #LegionFamily members plan on participating. 
Share your plans w/ us: legion.org/information-ce….