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The American Legion

The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization aimed at advocating patriotism through diverse programs and member benefits.

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legion.org > information-center > news > veterans-healthcare > 2026 > september > headline

My service dog???s impact: Aletha Williams

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (452+ words) National Service Dog Day falls on Sept. 20 and is designed to honor the role of service dogs in the lives of people with disabilities and America's veterans. The day was designated by Congress in 2023 and is part of September’s National…...

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legion.org > information-center > news > veterans-healthcare > 2026 > september > my-service-dogs-impact-sallie-dawkins

My service dog’s impact: Sallie Dawkins

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (443+ words) National Service Dog Day falls on Sept. 20 and is designed to honor the role of service dogs in the lives of people with disabilities and America's veterans. The day was designated by Congress in 2023 and is part of September’s National…...

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legion.org > information-center > news > convention > 2026 > september > wellcare-exec-be-proactive-about-your-health

Wellcare exec: Be proactive about your health

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (331+ words) The American Legion Wellcare exec: Be proactive about your health Preventive visits, screenings vital to early detection. The Wellcare logo was a very familiar sight at the 107th American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Ky. In addition to a large Exhibit…...

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legion.org > information-center > news > convention > 2026 > august > be-the-one-training-is-standing-room-only-at-national-convention

Be the One training is standing room only at national convention

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (878+ words) HAPPENING NOW: 107th National Convention General Session, Day 1 The American Legion’s Be the One veteran suicide prevention training held during the 107th national convention at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville Monday afternoon was standing-room only. “This is a good problem…...

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legion.org > information-center > news > buddy-check > 2026 > august > vas-buddy-check-week-is-sept-21-25

VA’s Buddy Check week is Sept. 21-25

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (249+ words) September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting its third annual Veteran Buddy Check Week from Sept. 21-25. This week aligns with The American Legion’s Buddy Check program of checking on the needs and well-being…...

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legion.org > information-center > news > be-the-one > 2026 > august > new-hampshire-legion-family-video-spreads-be-the-one-message

New Hampshire Legion Family video spreads Be the One message

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (189+ words) Crossley, Sons of The American Legion Detachment Commander Scott Hassen and Department Auxiliary President Cathy Perra have created a Be the One video that highlights what the program is, what it means to them and how anyone can help save…...

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legion.org > information-center > news > planned-giving > 2026 > august > a-caregivers-guide-to-medicare

A caregiver's guide to Medicare

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (429+ words) LEARN HOW YOUR PLANNED GIFT CAN HELP THE AMERICAN LEGION I am taking care of my parent, who recently suffered a stroke. My parent is enrolled in original Medicare, and I have questions about how Medicare works and what it…...

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legion.org > information-center > news > veterans-healthcare > 2026 > august > my-service-dogss-impact-ninzel-rasmuson

My service dogs’s impact: Ninzel Rasmuson

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (948+ words) National Service Dog Day falls on Sept. 20 and is designed to honor the role of service dogs in the lives of people with disabilities and America's veterans. The day was designated by Congress in 2023 and is part of September’s National…...