Navy Veteran from Beaver Dam, Wis., Elected National Commander of The American Legion
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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He is continuing the theme of "Be the One," The American Legion's initiative to prevent veteran suicide.
Key Points:
- He is continuing the theme of "Be the One," The American Legion's initiative to prevent veteran suicide.
- An ordained minister from Wisconsin, he earned his American Legion eligibility through service in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve, where he served as a military chaplain.
- A member of American Legion Post 157 in Horicon, Wis., Seehafer served in a number of American Legion offices at every level, including national chaplain and commander of the Department of Wisconsin.
- His American Legion post was recognized for "100 percent" and "All-Time High" in membership during his terms as commander and adjutant.