Skip to main content
The American Legion
  • About
    • Mission
    • History
    • Emblem
    • Resolutions
    • Corporate Alliances
    • Annual Reports
    • By The Numbers
    • National Commander
    • National Constitutional Officers
    • National Vice Commanders
    • Commissions & Committees
  • Programs
    • Baseball
    • Boys State / Nation
    • Flag Advocacy
    • Legion Riders
    • Legislative
    • National Convention
    • National Emergency Fund
    • Operation Comfort Warriors
    • Oratorical Contest
    • Scholarships
    • Shooting Sports
    • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement
  • Services
    • Benefits
    • Careers
    • Education
    • Health Care
    • USAA Financial
  • Members
    • Join The Legion
    • Renew Membership
    • Paid Up For Life
    • Member Discounts
    • Manage Membership
    • Calendar
    • FODPAL
  • Media
    • Centennial Celebration
    • Magazine
    • Basic Training
    • Digital Dispatch
    • E-Newsletters
    • Honor and Remembrance
    • LegionTV / Videos
    • Library & Museum
    • Mobile Apps
    • Publications
  • Contact
  •  
  • Find a Post
  • Find a Service Officer
  •  
  • Join The Legion
  • Renew Membership
  • Donate
  •  
  • MyLegion.org
  • Shop Online
  •  
  • Find a Post
  • Find a Service Officer
  • MyLegion.org
  • Shop Online
  • Sign In
The American Legion
  • Join
  • Renew
  • Donate
Join
Renew
Donate
Join
Renew
Donate
Skip to content
  • About
    • Organization
      • Veterans Strengthening America
      • Preamble
      • History
      • Brand Mark
      • Emblem
      • National Corporate Alliances
      • Annual Reports
      • By The Numbers
      • Resolutions
    • Leadership
      • National Commander
      • National Constitutional Officers
      • National Vice Commanders
      • National Chaplains
      • Commissions & Committees
      • Departments
      • National Headquarters Divisions
    • The American Legion Family
      • American Legion Auxiliary
      • Sons of The American Legion
      • American Legion Riders
    • Flag Advocacy
  • Programs
    • Family and Youth
      • Baseball
      • Boys State / Boys Nation
      • Junior Shooting Sports
      • Oratorical Contest
      • Scholarships
      • Scouting
      • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement
      • Youth Programs
      • Youth Support
    • Community
      • American Legion Riders
      • Family Support Network
      • Homeless Veterans
      • Legion College
      • National Emergency Fund
      • Operation Comfort Warriors
      • Temporary Financial Assistance
      • Volunteering
    • Meetings and National Affairs
      • Citizenship
      • Flag Advocacy
      • Get Out the Vote
      • Legislative
      • National Convention
      • National Security
      • Washington Conference
    • Boys Nation
  • Services
    • Information Centers
      • Benefits Center
      • Career Center
      • Education Center
      • Health Center
      • Family Support
      • USAA Financial Services
    • Success of Legion service officers heard on convention floor
      August 31, 2023

      Success of Legion service officers heard on convention floor

    • Legion’s DSO training partner hoping to level ‘the playing field’ against claims agents
      August 28, 2023

      Legion’s DSO training partner hoping to level ‘the playing field’ against claims agents

    • VA official: Get the word out about final PACT Act deadline
      August 27, 2023

      VA official: Get the word out about final PACT Act deadline

    • Deadline approaches for another PACT Act benefit
      August 22, 2023

      Deadline approaches for another PACT Act benefit

    • Legion takes claims assistance to racing fans
      August 15, 2023

      Legion takes claims assistance to racing fans

    • Task Force Movement adds health-care career portal
      August 31, 2023

      Task Force Movement adds health-care career portal

    • Readiness for the ‘new’
      August 28, 2023

      Readiness for the ‘new’

    • Education, employment and homelessness among topics at Employment Commission meeting
      August 27, 2023

      Education, employment and homelessness among topics at Employment Commission meeting

    • National Employment Award winners honored at national convention
      August 26, 2023

      National Employment Award winners honored at national convention

    • Veterans in hot pursuit by law enforcement
      August 24, 2023

      Veterans in hot pursuit by law enforcement

    • Texas company and veteran win awards for hiring veterans
      August 30, 2023

      Texas company and veteran win awards for hiring veterans

    • School closure sinks sailor’s dream
      July 10, 2023

      School closure sinks sailor’s dream

    • American Legion expects VA to correct housing pay snafu
      March 31, 2023

      American Legion expects VA to correct housing pay snafu

    • Legion urges making VET-TEC program permanent
      March 30, 2023

      Legion urges making VET-TEC program permanent

    • Over 1 million jobs in cybersecurity, health care
      February 28, 2023

      Over 1 million jobs in cybersecurity, health care

    • Operation Brainstorm envisions a ‘world without headaches’
      August 29, 2023

      Operation Brainstorm envisions a ‘world without headaches’

    • Working hand-in-hand to support veterans
      August 29, 2023

      Working hand-in-hand to support veterans

    • VA official: Get the word out about final PACT Act deadline
      August 27, 2023

      VA official: Get the word out about final PACT Act deadline

    • Deadline approaches for another PACT Act benefit
      August 22, 2023

      Deadline approaches for another PACT Act benefit

    • VA mobile medical units boost access to care for homeless veterans 
      August 3, 2023

      VA mobile medical units boost access to care for homeless veterans 

    • OCW grant provides veterans transportation 
      August 23, 2023

      OCW grant provides veterans transportation 

    • OCW, and Legion membership, making a difference for disabled California Legionnaire
      June 8, 2023

      OCW, and Legion membership, making a difference for disabled California Legionnaire

    • American Legion program provides $20,000 to assist South Dakota chapter of fly-fishing nonprofit
      April 19, 2023

      American Legion program provides $20,000 to assist South Dakota chapter of fly-fishing nonprofit

    • OCW grant helps provide gaming tournament for Fort Irwin soldiers
      April 19, 2023

      OCW grant helps provide gaming tournament for Fort Irwin soldiers

    • Wisconsin Legion Family educate youth that action is hope
      April 19, 2023

      Wisconsin Legion Family educate youth that action is hope

  • Members
    • Quick Links
      • Join The American Legion
      • Renew Membership
      • Paid Up For Life
      • Manage Membership
      • Membership FAQ
      • Membership and Post Activities
      • MyLegion.org
      • Membership Calendar
      • FODPAL
    • Member Discounts
      • Discount Center
      • Auto Rental
      • Financial & Insurance
      • Media & Entertainment
      • Health and Wellness
      • Moving & Relocation
      • Post Discounts
      • Retail
      • Travel & Lodging
    • Resources
      • Find a Post
      • Find a Service Officer
      • Find a Reunion
      • Find Memorials / Monuments
    • Women Veterans
  • Media
    • National Headquarters
      • The American Legion Magazine
      • Basic Training Course
      • Digital Archives
      • Digital Dispatch
      • E-newsletters
      • LegionTV / Videos
      • Library and Museum
      • Press Center
      • Publications
      • Training
    • Special Media
      • Tango Alpha Lima Podcast
      • Legiontown U.S.A.
      • News Center
      • Centennial Celebration
      • Honor and Remembrance
      • In Your Own Words
      • Social Media
      • Public Service Announcements
    • Mobile Apps
      • The American Legion
      • National Convention
      • Sons of The American Legion
      • American Legion Baseball
    • National Convention
  • Contact
Keyword(s):

Search

The American Legion

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

Programs

  • Baseball
  • Boys State / Nation
  • Legion Riders
  • National Convention
  • National Emergency Fund
  • Operation Comfort Warriors
  • Oratorical Contest
  • Scholarships

Services

  • Benefits Center
  • Career Center
  • Education Center
  • Health Center
  • Family Support
  • USAA Financial Center

Members

  • Join The American Legion
  • Renew Membership
  • Paid Up For Life
  • Member Discounts
  • MyLegion.org

Media

  • The American Legion Magazine
  • Basic Training
  • Digital Archives
  • Digital Dispatch
  • E-newsletters
  • LegionTV / Videos
  • Press Center
  • Publications
  • © Copyright 2023 The American Legion.
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • ADA COMPLIANCE
  • ADVERTISE
  • CONTACT US
Back to top