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American Legion (State of Arizona)
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
American Legion Baseball enjoys a reputation as one of the most successful and tradition-rich amateur athletic leagues.
Today, the program registers more than 5,400 teams in all 50 states, including Canada and Puerto Rico.
At Boys State/Nation, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective
and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments.
Scholarships
The American Legion offers a number of scholarships and other resources to assist young people in their
pursuit of higher education. There are opportunities for everyone, including kin of wartime veterans and participants in Legion programs.
Oratorical Contest
The Oratorical Contest presents participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important
leadership qualities, the history of our nation's laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.
Scouting
American Legion posts sponsor more than 2,500 scouting units across the country. This is natural for
Legionnaires, who bring their service-learned skills and experiences as veterans to help build character and positive traits in our country's youth.
Junior Shooting Sports
The American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program is a gun safety education and marksmanship program that
encompasses the basic elements of safety, education, enjoyment and competition.
Youth Programs Alumni
Former participants in American Legion Youth Programs can stay connected, stay informed and stay active by
joining the Youth Programs Alumni Association. Membership is free. Members receive regular news about the programs, resources, volunteer opportunities and an e-newsletter.
Auxiliary
Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary has nearly 1 million members from all walks of life. The
Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteers programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. It is all
accomplished with volunteers. While originally organized to assist the American Legion, the Auxiliary has achieved its own unique identity while working side-by-side with the veterans who belong to the American Legion. Like the Legion, the Auxiliary's
interests have broadened to encompass the entire community. The American Legion Auxiliary is the world's largest womens' patriotic service organization. Through its nearly 10,500 units located in every state and some foreign countries, the Auxiliary
embodies the the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. Along with the American Legion, it solidly stands behind America and her ideals.
Sons of the American Legion
Sons of the American Legion members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S.
military and were eligible for American Legion membership.
Legion Riders
American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars
for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded servicemembers and scholarships.
Legion College
The American Legion National College enhances knowledge and appreciation of the American Legion, and teaches the core values
and contributions of the organization.
Volunteering
The American Legion is dedicated to improving support for active duty servicemembers and veterans during their time of transition
and rehabilitation and will continue to provide members with volunteer opportunities.
Honor Veterans
One of the primary missions of the American Legion is to make sure that our veterans and their families receive the support
and recognition they deserve. Every member of our organization is a wartime veteran. We know how important it is to receive the support of our fellow citizens during and after our military service. Saying thank you is not always enough to truly honor
America's newest generation of warriors and veterans. Their unique needs require that we support and recognize these needs and take action to make a difference for these brave men and women. Every citizen of the United States benefits from their service, and should
join with the American Legion in supporting them. We should all be aware that the real and unique issues women veterans face is critical in today's military environment. We must press to make sure that these issues are addressed during and after their military service.
The unemployment rate of transitioning service members is growing and the American Legion is in the trenches working with employers to hire returning veterans by partnering in job fairs and offering small business workshops for veterans. Through programs such as Heroes
to Hometowns, the American Legion is involved in numerous ways to aid and support the wounded warriors and their families. There are many ways you could support a wounded warrior in your community. The Family Support Network and Temporary Financial Assistance programs
support military families during times of deployment when help can be needed most. What can YOU do to support the families of our military personnel? It is the responsibility of all Americans to support our troops and their families during and after service.
With 2.4 million members, the American Legion is working every day to ensure valuable and free service is available within their commmunities for this purpose. The Legion asks all Americans to join their effort in this important area.
National Emergency Fund
The National Emergency Fund has provided over $6,000,000 in direct financial assistance to Legion family members and posts.
Flag Advocacy
The American Legion provides flag education in an effort to build patriotism in our youth and to create and understanding of proper flag display
and courtesy. If you have any questions, ask the flag expert a question.
National Convention
The American Legion's largest annual meeting is the national convention.
Washington Conference
The American Legion's Washington Conference, held annually in our nation's capital gives our organization's leadership a chance to meet with elected officials to discuss legislative initiatives and priorities important to Legion members and their families.
National Security
The American Legion believe national security must be maintained to fulfill the mandate for a strong national defense.
Citizenship
The American Legion opposes illegal immigration and amnesty for illegal aliens, but fully supports opportunities for legal immigration.
Get Out the Vote
In 1920, during The American Legion National Convention in Cleveland, the organization went on record urging all American Legion men to become
qualified voters. Since then, the organization has passed countless similar resolutions advocating Legionnaires to not only exercise their constitutional responsibility to vote, but to also encourage others to do the same. Elections are important to our Republic.
As citizens of this great nation, it is our duty and responsibility to exercise this right of franchise by casting our ballots on Election Day and to encourage others to do so as well. It was on this premise that The American Legion’s “Get Out the Vote” program was initiated shortly
after the organization’s inception. Today it is as important as it was in elections past. The Legion’s “Get Out the Vote” program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections. In addition, Legionnaires, posts, districts and departments are
encouraged to fully involve themselves in the electoral process by serving as poll volunteers, poll workers and by encouraging and assisting others to register and vote. Information about how to run a successful “Get Out the Vote” campaign is available by clicking on the “Vote
America ‘12” logo to download the “Vote America ’12” guide. Tell us also about your “Get Out the Vote” activates by downloading and returning the form. All Legionnaires are encouraged to renew their commitment for continued service to this country by being politically
active as individuals. By working together as an organization we can make a difference by promoting an informed populace, participation in our government, and involvement in its electoral process. We cannot forget that in this country, our government is “of the people,
by the people and for the people.” It cannot survive as a democratic republic unless the people participate. That is our task.
