American Legion
The American Legion was founded in 1919 and has served as the largest wartime veterans organization. It provides youth mentorship and sponsorship of programs in its communities, with a strong emphasis on patriotism, honor, national security and continued devotion to active duty service members as well as veterans.
Some of the programs that the Legion sponsors are:
American Legion Baseball
Boys State and Boys Nation
Operation Comfort Warriors
Junior Shooting Sports
Oratorical Contests
American Legion Riders
Legion College
National Emergency Fund
American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary has the motto of “Service not Self” in which the members strive to support the American Legion by honoring the sacrifice of those who serve. The Auxiliary advocates for veterans, mentors youth, and promotes patriotism.
Some of the programs that the Auxiliary Sponsors are:
Girls State and Girls Nation
Auxiliary Emergency Fund
Americanism
Children and Youth
Poppy
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
