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What is the primary purpose of the Auxiliary Organization?
The first words of the Auxiliary preamble are "For God and Country." Members believe in the ideals and principles of America's founding fathers and pledge to foster patriotism, preserve and defend the Constitution, promote allegiance to God and Country, and uphold the basic principles of freedom of religion, freedom of expression and freedom of choice. Auxiliary programs were created to provide assistance, education and financial support for veterans and their families, and in the community, the organization focuses on helping to create a better society, particularly for the nation's citizens of the future, our children and young people.
What is the relationship between the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary?
The Auxiliary is a part of the Legion family of service affiliates which also includes the Sons of the American Legion and the 40 & 8. Local Auxiliary Units are usually but not always affiliated with an American Legion Post and support Legion-sponsored activities through volunteer service and fundraising activities. The Auxiliary has expanded some of its programs and initiated others to meet the special needs of women and their families, but most programs augment or complement Legion programs.
What is the difference between the Auxiliary and other veterans organizations?
The American Legion Auxiliary, although not the first such organization, is the largest patriotic women's service organization in the world. Affiliated with The American Legion and chartered by Congress in 1920, the Auxiliary is a veterans' service organization with volunteer representation in all 173 VA Medical Centers. Nearly one million Auxiliary members in nearly 11,000 American communities provide a rich and varied resource pool of ability, talent and leadership experience.
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