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    • Viral post promising free baby formula for TRICARE beneficiaries is a hoax
      May 19, 2022

      Viral post promising free baby formula for TRICARE beneficiaries is a hoax

    • American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets
      May 18, 2022

      American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets

    • VBA expands automated claims system
      May 5, 2022

      VBA expands automated claims system

    • National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?
      May 3, 2022

      National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?

    • American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans
      April 28, 2022

      American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans

    • With pandemic restrictions lifted, New Mexico Post 13’s annual job fair a success
      May 1, 2022

      With pandemic restrictions lifted, New Mexico Post 13’s annual job fair a success

    • Albuquerque Post 13 hosting job fair April 27
      April 12, 2022

      Albuquerque Post 13 hosting job fair April 27

    • Hundreds of connections made at virtual career fair
      March 11, 2022

      Hundreds of connections made at virtual career fair

    • Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs
      March 6, 2022

      Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs

    • Department of New Jersey helping link veterans with casino jobs
      February 15, 2022

      Department of New Jersey helping link veterans with casino jobs

    • Legionnaire delivers academic support to Ukrainian refugees
      May 16, 2022

      Legionnaire delivers academic support to Ukrainian refugees

    • Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs
      March 6, 2022

      Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs

    • Legislation proposed to clear up confusion about GI Bill eligibility for children and spouses of troops
      February 9, 2022

      Legislation proposed to clear up confusion about GI Bill eligibility for children and spouses of troops

    • American Legion testifies on securing high-demand jobs for veterans
      February 3, 2022

      American Legion testifies on securing high-demand jobs for veterans

    • Report: GI Bill pilot program protects against risky schools
      January 31, 2022

      Report: GI Bill pilot program protects against risky schools

    • American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets
      May 18, 2022

      American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets

    • National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?
      May 3, 2022

      National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?

    • Florida Legion post bringing health-care resources to underserved community
      April 29, 2022

      Florida Legion post bringing health-care resources to underserved community

    • American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans
      April 28, 2022

      American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans

    • VA adds nine respiratory cancers to those presumed to be caused by toxic exposure
      April 26, 2022

      VA adds nine respiratory cancers to those presumed to be caused by toxic exposure

    • Legion Family celebrates April as Children & Youth Month
      April 1, 2022

      Legion Family celebrates April as Children & Youth Month

    • Operation Comfort Warriors event shatters record
      March 29, 2022

      Operation Comfort Warriors event shatters record

    • Students get ‘eye-opening’ trip to D.C., thanks to the Ohio American Legion
      March 9, 2022

      Students get ‘eye-opening’ trip to D.C., thanks to the Ohio American Legion

    • Paddle board gets injured veteran active in the ocean
      February 27, 2022

      Paddle board gets injured veteran active in the ocean

    • Michigan Legion post expanding its outreach to youth
      February 23, 2022

      Michigan Legion post expanding its outreach to youth

    • Honoring the role of women veterans
      March 22, 2022

      Honoring the role of women veterans

    • A year of gains for women veterans
      March 10, 2022

      A year of gains for women veterans

    • All-women’s Legion post celebrates 75 years of service
      March 9, 2022

      All-women’s Legion post celebrates 75 years of service

    • Maternal health care for veterans gets boost
      December 2, 2021

      Maternal health care for veterans gets boost

    • Stepping into history at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
      November 15, 2021

      Stepping into history at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets

American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets

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Membership matters: let’s keep trending upward

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American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets

American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets

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Membership matters: let’s keep trending upward

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Organization

Mission

Mission

"For God and Country, we associate ourselves together..."
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History

History

Nearly a century of service and life-changing accomplishments.
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The Emblem

The Emblem

The meaning behind The American Legion's defining symbol.
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National Alliances

National Alliances

Companies that share American Legion values.
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Preamble

Preamble

Introduction to Constitution states the Legion's values and purposes.
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Resolutions

Resolutions

Legion policies and positions reflect the values of veterans everywhere.
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Constitution & By-laws

Constitution & By-laws

Official document guides American Legion organization and procedure.
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Federal Charter

Federal Charter

The American Legion has been chartered by Congress since 1919.
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Leadership

National Officers

National Officers

Leadership committed to the values of veterans.
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National Commander

National Commander

Paul E. Dillard
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National Vice Commanders

National Vice Commanders

At work on behalf of The American Legion across the country.
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National Chaplains

National Chaplains

Service and faith go hand in hand for The American Legion.
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Commissions & Committees

Commissions & Committees

Volunteer leaders guide the Legion's programs, policies and services.
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Departments

Departments

Fifty-five American Legion departments can be found worldwide.
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Headquarters Divisions

Headquarters Divisions

National operations based in Indianapolis and Washington D.C.
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Reports

Annual Reports

Annual Reports

In-depth analysis, measurable performance and more.
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By The Numbers

By The Numbers

Millions of hours, contributions and acts of American Legion post service.
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The American Legion

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.

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