In FY 2003, The American Legion Past National Commander, Ronald F. Conley, initiated a series of visits to the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) Medical Centers throughout the VA Healthcare System. One of the results of these visits was the acknowledgement that this is indeed "A System Worth Saving (SWS)".

At The American Legion National Convention in 2006, Resolution 206, "Annual State of VA Medical Facilities Report", authorized a continuation of these visits. To fulfill the intent of this resolution, current National Commander, Jimmie L. Foster, has appointed an American Legion Task Force to continue the review of VA facilities.

Each year, The System Worth Saving Task Force members conduct a series of site visits to the Medical Facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as mandated by Resolution 206, "Annual State of VA Medical Facilities Report". Reports generated from these visits are compiled into a document illustrating the manner in which each respective facility utilizes specific resources as well as the facility's challenges and limitations.

This year's "System Worth Saving" Report will focus on VA Health Care Facilities' Mental Health Care, specifically efforts to research, screen, diagnose and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) in order to prevent veteran suicides.