The american legion was chartered and incorporated by congress as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security and continued devotion to fellow servicemembers and veterans. The american legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to capitol hill. Legionnaire's sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in washington. The legion stands behind the issues most important to the nations's veterans' community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.

Provide veterans with certain benefits, and a place to meet and attend social events. provide veterans with certain benefits, and a place to meet and attend social events.