“Our lives are built around stories. It’s the fabric of society,” says Tom Skerritt, whose Red Badge Project helps Wounded Warriors use storytelling to explore their emotions and heal invisible wounds. (Photo by Katie M. Simmons) Military veterans have a significantly higher risk of suicide than the general population — as much as 41% to 61% higher, according to a study of those who served during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Forefront’s grassroots network of suicide prevention advocates includes those who are helping reduce that risk. Click here to see how Tom Skerritt is using his passion and experience to help fellow vets find their place and themselves in civilian life.
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The member directory project was approved by the DEC at the Midwinter conference. I spoke about it at the District Conferences and wrote about it in my Legionnaire article. In addition to verifying information and authorizing the publication of that information, members are also offered the opportunity to send in pictures of themselves in uniform and current photos, along with a brief narrative of their experiences in service and with the Legion.
No information will be published without the consent of the member and there is no cost to be listed in the directory. The directories will be offered for sale to the members. Dale F. Davis State Adjutant The American Legion Department of Washington (360) 491-4373 www.walegion.org Mark your calendar for Monday, May 9th. The librarian from the Mountlake Terrace library, Kristin Piepho, will give a presentation on resources of interest to veterans including: veteran resources, online training, travel, digital books, video resources and genealogy.
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