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06/01/2026

Today is Be the One Day at The American Legion.

The first day of every month is a reminder that one conversation, one text, or one act of compassion can make a difference in someone's life.

Whether you're looking to support a veteran, learn the warning signs, or bring Be the One to your community, resources are available to help.

Together, we can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and prevent veteran su***de.

Explore our many resources at betheone.org

Sign-up for our next Be The One Training: https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one/be-the-one-training

06/01/2026

When's the last time you called your buddy? Make the time today to pick up the phone and check on them. You never know the positive impact one call may make. ☎️

06/01/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and PTSD can affect veterans, servicemembers, and their families long after military service ends. The good news? No one has to face it alone.

That's why The American Legion's Be the One campaign encourages us all to check in, listen without judgment, and help connect those who may be struggling to the support they deserve.

Learn more about PTSD and access free resources from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/promo_materials.asp

You don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes, being the one who reaches out can make all the difference.

06/01/2026

Maj. Patrick Brady displayed extraordinary courage during the Vietnam War while flying a UH-1H ambulance helicopter into some of the most dangerous combat zones imaginable. Facing intense enemy fire, thick fog, smoke-filled valleys, and heavily defended landing zones, Brady repeatedly volunteered to rescue wounded soldiers trapped behind enemy lines. Using incredible skill and fearless determination, he landed in areas where other aircraft had already been shot down, saving American and South Vietnamese troops who otherwise would not have survived.

Even after his helicopter was badly damaged and his crew wounded by a mine explosion, Maj. Brady refused to stop. Throughout a single day of relentless combat rescue missions, he used three different helicopters to evacuate 51 seriously wounded men to safety. Because of his unmatched bravery, selflessness, and devotion to others, he received the Medal of Honor and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest combat rescue pilots in U.S. Army history.

06/01/2026

"For me, the Be the One mission still existed."

After retiring from The American Legion, Tony faced a crossroads, but he knew didn't end with retirement. Today, he's bringing the mission to American Legion Post 182 Events in Town of New Palestine by building connections, creating conversations, and helping veterans know they are not alone.

Because preventing veteran su***de starts in our posts, our neighborhoods, and our communities.

Read how one Legionnaire is turning a mission into action: legion.org/information-center/news/be-the-one/2026/may/be-the-one-at-the-community-level

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam veteran and founder/leader of the Vietnam Women's Memorial at the National Mall D.C. Diane was the Vietnam nurse who had our "Nurse" statue commissioned as a design for the at-the-time potential life-sized statue honoring women who served in Vietnam. Our Nurse wasn't chosen (they created something different), but Diane brought her here. ❤️

We are forever grateful to Diane for everything she did to uplift our veterans. Her legacy of service will never be forgotten.
Read more about Diane's life and legacy here: https://loom.ly/ZtnjF-I

05/28/2026

The American Legion sends a letter to both House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership urging Congress to include the Warrior Right to Repair Act in the fiscal 2027 NDAA, supporting fair access to the technical data and materials needed for the military to maintain and repair its own equipment.

Read more about why this matters: legion.org/information-center/news/security/2026/may/legion-urges-inclusion-of-warrior-right-to-repair-act-in-fiscal-2027-ndaa

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

The VFW honors the life and legacy of Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam War Army nurse and trailblazing founder of the Vietnam Women's Memorial, who passed away last week.