NEW
ORLEANS, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. was elected national
commander of the nation's largest veterans organization today
during The American Legion's 105th national
convention.
An Air Force veteran, LaCoursiere has been a longtime field
representative for The American Legion Department of Connecticut's
Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund, which assists veterans and
their families.
LaCoursiere has held many leadership positions at The American
Legion post, department (state) and national levels. He is a member
of American Legion Post 91 in Moosup, Conn. He has also served as a
national vice commander, Connecticut state commander, and chairman of
the organization's national legislative commission.
LaCoursiere is married to his wife, Lisa, and has two children
(Patrick and Meghan), and three stepchildren (Jason, Kaylene and
the late Johnathan).
Born to a military family in Honolulu, LaCoursiere attended Montville High
School where he played junior varsity football, varsity football
and varsity track.
As national commander, LaCoursiere is strongly committed to
raising awareness for The American Legion's "Be the One" efforts to
prevent veteran suicide.
Contact: John Raughter,
jraughter@legion.org, 317.630.1350.
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SOURCE The American Legion