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ELKINS -- A local veterans organization is encouraging residents to take part in a more than century-old American sports tradition.
American Legion H.W. Daniels Post 29 is inviting the public to watch the 125th Army-Navy Football Game presented by USAA at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Post 29 is located at 326 Railroad Avenue in Elkins. The event will feature a potluck meal, and attendees are encouraged to bring a covered dish.
For more information about the event, call 304-636-3930
The American Legion is the first veterans service organization to be an Associate Level Sponsor of "America's Game" in its history.
The sponsorship allows The American Legion, the nation's largest veterans service organization with 1.7 million members, to raise awareness about Be the One, its primary mission to reduce the number of veterans and servicemembers lost to suicide.
"While we know the game will provide our nation's veterans and other fans entertainment, it's also true that many are suffering inside," American Legion Chief Marketing Officer Dean Kessel said. "That's why it is so important for us to bring Be the One to millions of military supporters.
"By raising awareness of the suicide crisis in forums like this, we are effectively increasing the probability of service members, veterans, their families and other military supporters to Be the One to save one life."
The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with about 1.7 million members in roughly 12,000 posts across the nation.
Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to service members and veterans. Learn more at legion.org.
The Army-Navy Game presented by USAA is an annual football game between the nation's two oldest service academies. The event is executed by the two 501 c 3 Academy Athletic Departments, the Army West Point Athletic Association and the Naval Academy Athletic Association and dates back to 1890.
The 2024 Army-Navy Game will be televised on CBS on Saturday at 3 p.m. and broadcast nationally on Westwood One Radio. America's Game is often considered the greatest rivalry in all of sports. Learn more at ArmyNavyGame.com.