Department of Alabama Auxiliary to the VFW of the US

The American Legion was chartered by the Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Located in Mobile, Ala., it is one of the leading veterans' service organizations in the United States. The legion is committed to mentoring and the sponsorship of youth programs in the communities it serves. It organizes activities, such as baseball, races, shooting sports, scouting and conventions, among others. The organization also carries out national security, volunteering, youth support, financial assistance and scholarship services. The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization.

Chartered and incorporated in 1919 as a patriotic veteran's organization, The American Legion is one of the largest veteran's service organizations in the United States. Based in Mobile, Ala., the organization mainly focuses in offering service to veterans, service members and communities. American Legion has around 2.4 million members in 14,000 posts organized into 55 departments around the world. The organization has founded many programs for children and youth, including American Legion Baseball and Boys Nation.