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Since our charter in 1946, our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country, and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends, and families.
What is the American Legion?
The American Legion is the largest veteran’s organization in the United States. We are Dedicated to God & Country as we have all served or know someone who has served. Pursing better veteran’s benefits, the American Legion can help you file a claim to receive all entitlements and benefits you deserve. Each post is involved in unique community involvement, youth education, and government involvement. We strive to improve camaraderie through social events & charitable activities.
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship, and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with "comfort items" and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state, and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans’ community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership. The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
What can the American Legion offer you?
· A voice in protecting veteran benefits.
· Involvement in community and youth
· A monthly magazine about the organization
· Rights & Privileges to all posts throughout the USA
How is the American Legion Organized?
· Post - smallest, organized into geographic and organizational entities
· Department - state level, many posts
· National - located in Indianapolis, Indiana
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