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    • VA offers advice to help PACT Act benefits filers avoid scams
      February 2, 2023

      VA offers advice to help PACT Act benefits filers avoid scams

    • Learn how to protect PACT Act benefits from identity theft scammers
      January 30, 2023

      Learn how to protect PACT Act benefits from identity theft scammers

    • VA reaches 1 million in military exposure screenings
      January 4, 2023

      VA reaches 1 million in military exposure screenings

    • VA now processing all PACT Act claims
      December 29, 2022

      VA now processing all PACT Act claims

    • American Legion welcomes ‘victories for veterans’ in budget agreement
      December 23, 2022

      American Legion welcomes ‘victories for veterans’ in budget agreement

    • Upcoming job fairs include event at Washington Conference
      January 12, 2023

      Upcoming job fairs include event at Washington Conference

    • Task Force Movement: ‘Running at warp speed’
      December 15, 2022

      Task Force Movement: ‘Running at warp speed’

    • Legion report: critical U.S. economic needs can be met by veterans
      November 10, 2022

      Legion report: critical U.S. economic needs can be met by veterans

    • Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage
      September 29, 2022

      Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage

    • Task force aims to take action to help veteran-owned small businesses
      August 29, 2022

      Task force aims to take action to help veteran-owned small businesses

    • California Legionnaires getting free access to Google Cloud Skills Boost
      January 13, 2023

      California Legionnaires getting free access to Google Cloud Skills Boost

    • Montana post supporting community, local teachers
      January 10, 2023

      Montana post supporting community, local teachers

    • Time for a fresh look at the Army Alumni idea
      November 2, 2022

      Time for a fresh look at the Army Alumni idea

    • Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it
      August 31, 2022

      Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it

    • Awards honor those who assist veterans, provide homes
      August 27, 2022

      Awards honor those who assist veterans, provide homes

    • A victory for World War II veterans
      January 25, 2023

      A victory for World War II veterans

    • All veterans in suicidal crisis can now get free mental health care from VA
      January 18, 2023

      All veterans in suicidal crisis can now get free mental health care from VA

    • VA app achieves 1 million download milestone
      January 18, 2023

      VA app achieves 1 million download milestone

    • VA proposes rule that would waive copays for eligible Native American, Alaska Native veterans
      January 11, 2023

      VA proposes rule that would waive copays for eligible Native American, Alaska Native veterans

    • VA reaches 1 million in military exposure screenings
      January 4, 2023

      VA reaches 1 million in military exposure screenings

    • Maine department commander surprised with big OCW donation for special project
      January 25, 2023

      Maine department commander surprised with big OCW donation for special project

    • OCW grants: over $360,000 help servicemembers, veterans 
      January 10, 2023

      OCW grants: over $360,000 help servicemembers, veterans 

    • OCW assists active-duty gamers, Irreverent Warriors
      December 22, 2022

      OCW assists active-duty gamers, Irreverent Warriors

    • ‘Our Country’s Veterans’ comic book gets a refresh 
      November 9, 2022

      ‘Our Country’s Veterans’ comic book gets a refresh 

    • Operation A.L.F. dogs give comfort to children
      October 12, 2022

      Operation A.L.F. dogs give comfort to children

    • Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration
      September 23, 2022

      Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration

    • South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America
      September 14, 2022

      South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America

    • A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’
      June 6, 2022

      A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’

    • 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

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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 Commander

National Commander

Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola
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National Officers

National Officers

Leadership committed to the values of veterans.
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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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