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Mission

In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
 


 

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  •  To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families

  •  To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion

  • To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship

  • To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy

  • To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government

  • To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities

  • To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through "service not self"





For God and Country we associate ourselves together
for the following purposes:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the
United States of America;
To maintain Law and Order;
To foster and perpetuate a
one hundred percent Americanism;
To preserve the memories and incidents of

our associations in All Wars;
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the 
Community, State and Nation;
To combat the autocracy of both the
classes and the masses;
To make right the Master of Might;
To promote Peace and Goodwill on earth;
To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of 
Justice, Freedom and Democracy;
To participate in and contribute to the accomplishment of 
the aims and purposes of
The American Legion;
To consecrate and sanctify our association by our devotion 
to mutual helpfulness

Purpose

Preamble to the Constitution

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