Programs
| PROGRAMS AND DESCRIPTIONS | POST ACTIVITIES | |
| Americanism | ||
| Through community and youth-oriented programs, The American Legion strives to further a strong sense of patriotism and loyalty. | Girls State/Nation | |
| High School Oratorical Competition | ||
| Scouting Sponsorship | ||
| Flag Education | ||
| Scholarship Information | ||
| School Awards | ||
| Patriotic Holiday Observances | ||
| Children & Youth | ||
Objectives:
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National Family Week Temporary Financial Assistance American Legion Child Welfare foundation |
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| National Emergency Fund | ||
| The American Legion is actively involved in meeting the needs of both the community and individual Legion family members in the wake of a natural disaster. | Local and national disaster relief | |
| Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation | ||
| The Legion is an organization of veterans serving other veterans, their widows and widowers, and their orphans. To this end, the Legion was instrumental in the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and is universally recognized as the originator of the G.I. Bill of Rights, and is constantly working to protect and preserve the rights and benefits to veterans through service to their country. |
Board of Veteran Appeals National Field Services Military/Naval discharge Review and Corrections BoardsPersian Gulf Task Force (Gulf War/OIF/OEF) |
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| Legislative | ||
| The American Legion is among those organizations that wield the greatest influence on the nation's legislative system. Through strong grassroots lobbying and a dedicated professional staff, The American Legion's "official voice" in the Halls of Congress continues to advance the legislative mandates for veterans and their families. |
Testimony at state for Gulf War Illness Recognition Day Testimony for Funeral Honors Protection Testimony for WI GI Bill |
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| National Security | ||
| The American Legion has National Security policies in the areas of Aerospace, Energy, Merchant Marine, Defense Civil Preparedness, Law and Order, Military and Naval Affairs. Implementation of these policies is accomplished through legislative action and coordination with the Department of Defense, Military Services and other agencies. | ROTC Recognition Program | |
| Public Safety Officer of the Year | Law Enforcement | |
| Fire Fighters | ||
| EMTs | ||
| Blood Donor Awards | ||
| Employments and Economics | ||
| The American Legion has always been involved in issues that affect veterans economically. These issues include employment, job training, veterans preference, housing small business and vocational rehabilitation. |
Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program(DVOP) Local Veterans' Employment Representative Program (LVER) |
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| Benefits | ||
| Membership in The American Legion brings with it special benefits that not only provide protection for your family but substantial money-saving discounts. | ||
** Descriptions from: "Why You Should Belong To The American Legion" brochure