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American Legion Auxiliary Unit #156 The formation of this unit has been placed on hold for the time being. (Check the Eligibility below to see if you can become a member) The American Legion Auxiliary is the largest patriotic women's service organization in the world. There are more than 10,000 Units chartered in the United States and around the world in Austrilia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Panama, the Philippines, Puerto Rick and the Virgin Islands. The services of the Auxiliary touch the lives of all Americans. With the philosophy of "Service, not Self," the Auxiliary develops a strong spirit of volunteerism in its members, who have joined together in the followship of giving to others. Our multi-faceted programs assist veterans and their families, promote the welfare and education of young people, fund scholarships, support a multitude of community service projects, and provide information o the public on numerous local and national issues. Auxiliary 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. The Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace and continues to stand behind America today, as it did when the organization was first founded in 1919. On December 21, 2006, American Legion Post #156 voted to support an American Legion Auxiliary Unit.
| Additional information to be posted in the near future After three meetings, the formation of the unit is premature at this time. When interest has been shown by enough people, we will again begin to organize The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #156. To begin a unit, we need a minimum of ten new members, ladies who have not been members of The American Legion Auxiliary in the past, to be members of the Auxiliary Unit. Please contact Thom Guthrie, Post Commander, by using the contact page of this web site or calling (540) 717-3297. | Eligibility for membership: Women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion. Mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of members of The American Legion, and deceased veterans having served during the war periods listed below. Step-relatives are also elgible.
War Periods The veteran must have served, honorably, on federal active duty in one of the Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard) for one day or more during the following periods: April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I) December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II) June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War) February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War) August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada) December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Operation Just Cause - Panama) August 2, 1990 to today (Operation Desert Shield/Storm)
Application: Contact us for an application, the annual dues are to be determined. |
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