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Thursday, November 09, 2017
Dept. Commander: Put Veterans First
By Rena Nessler, commander
Department of New YorkPutting others first.
That’s what veterans do – whether on the battlefield or at home in a community service project at the local American Legion Post.
However, Veterans Day on Nov. 11 is a day that we put veterans first.
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Thursday, November 02, 2017
Legion Needs Your Help Advocating for Medical Cannabis Research
The National American Legion has issued this legislative action alert:
Legion Needs Your Help. Take Action! Contact Your Members of Congress Now
(November 2, 2017) — The opioid crisis in America is having a disproportionate impact on our veterans. According to a 2011 study of the VA System, veterans routinely contend with poorly-treated chronic pain leading to increased suicide risk. Additionally, veterans are twice as likely to succumb to accidental opioid overdoses, and traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) remain leading causes of death and disability.
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National Commander Joins Volunteers at Vets Arts Fest in Buffalo
BUFFALO — The 2017 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival took place Oct. 29 at UB Center for the Arts, featuring 51 categories of art, creative writing, dance, drama and music. A local veteran, James Becker of Grand Island, took a gold medal for his painting, “Intraflection,” in the Military Combat Experience category.
The arts fest is open to veterans across the nation who are treated in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. It is sponsored by the VA and the American Legion Auxiliary.
National Commander Denise Rohan and National Auxiliary President Diane Duscheck joined Department of New York Legion and Auxiliary members who volunteered at the arts festival.
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Wednesday, November 01, 2017
National Commander Issues Condolences to NYC Terror Victims
INDIANAPOLIS — American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan noted that Tuesday’s truck attack in New York City was a “senseless attack upon innocent civilians” and “is just another reminder of why The American Legion is fully committed to defeating terrorism.”
“We have always maintained that it will be a long protracted struggle, but we must support our men and women in the military and in law enforcement. The first responders again performed admirably and we are grateful to the brave officers who stopped the attack. We pray for the victims and their families.”
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Friday, October 27, 2017
Commander Visits 6th District, Including Delaware County
Department Commander Rena Nessler swung through 6th District counties this week, including stops in Delaware County Oct. 24 where County Adjutant Michael Frisbee snapped a few photos as County Commander Barry S. Ellis hosted the visitation.
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Monday, October 23, 2017
Canandaigua SAL Hosts ‘Welcome Home Celebration’
Military personnel, veterans and their families enjoyed a Welcome Home Celebration Sept. 23 at Canandaigua American Legion Post 256.
Hosted by the Canandaigua Sons of The American Legion (SAL) and the Canandaigua VA Medical Center, the event attracted 150 people, including 94 veterans, reported SAL Squadron Commander Gabe Cinquegrana.