AUXILIARY MISSION
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To support The American Legion and its programs for veterans, young
people and community
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To provide for today’s needs while being advocates for a brighter future
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To advance the understanding of patriotism and responsibility of citizenship
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To promote individual integrity and family values
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To ensure, as volunteers, that Auxiliary members continue to promote all that is good in the nation today, tomorrow
and for generations to come through serving others first and not self
AUXILIARY PURPOSE
Associate with The American Legion and support the work of the world’s largest
veterans’ organization.
Uphold the law of the land and defend the principles of democracy.
X-plain and guard the basic freedoms of religion and expression.
Instaill a sense of obligation to the community, state and nation.
Leaders in education for young people.
Implement numerous community efforts and programs to assist families and children across
the nation.
Assist our nation’s veterans through legislation, funding and volunteerism.
Raise awareness of patriotism and devotion to country.
Year-round participation and dedication to service, not self.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR
MEMBERSHIP
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A woman who is eligible for membership in The American Legion
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The mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, or grandmother of members of The American Legion, and deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed
war periods. Step-relatives are also eligible.
April 6, 1917 – November 11, 1918
(World War I)
December 7, 1941 – August 15, 1945
Merchant Marines (only eligibility)
December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946
(World War II)
June 25, 1950 – January 31, 1955
(Korean War)
February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975
(Vietnam War)
August 24, 1982 – July 31, 1984
(Grenada/Lebanon)
December 20, 1989 – Janury 31, 1990
(Panama)
August 2, 1990 to cessation of hostilities
(Persian Gulf)
